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'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

"In fact, we are in negotiation with stakeholders including ISL franchisees on the issue," Dhar told reporters at the 11th Convocation of Tata Football Academy (TFA) in Jamshedpur.

Revised schedule sees multiple teams vying for ISL top spot

Revised schedule sees multiple teams vying for ISL top spot

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

I-League set to resume in early March.

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The coveted Durand Cup trophy received a grand welcome with two retired Army officers showing their daredevilry by jumping from Kolkata's tallest building -- The 42 -- a 65-floor, 260-metre landmark

ISL: Guwahati to host season-opener

ISL: Guwahati to host season-opener

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The Indian Super League 2016 season will kick-off in Guwahati, Assam, with an opening ceremony and the season opening match.

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Premier League clubs want me: Maradona

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Legendary footballer Diego Maradona wants to coach a Premier League club and Blackburn could be the favourites to get him.

Sunil Chetri named best NFL player

Sunil Chetri named best NFL player

Rediff.com27 May 2007

JCT's Sunil Chetri has been adjudged the best player of the 11th National Football League.

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

I-League champions Mohun Bagan return home to grand reception

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Images: Mohun Bagan get massive reception.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic while Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the COVID-19 pandemic,

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

AIFF's Club Licensing Committee decided that based on the reports all the fourteen License Applicants failed to clear the Licensing Test.

Mahindra United rope in top players

Mahindra United rope in top players

Rediff.com23 May 2004

The Mumbai outfit are also negotiating with East Bengal's Baichung Bhutia.

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Football Briefs: Tendulkar sells stake in ISL club Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Tendulkar sells stake in ISL club Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

The amazing Real Kashmir FC story

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC proudly represents a region whose scars are getting a chance to be healed by the beautiful game.

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

As Kerala Blasters kick-off their ISL campaign against NorthEast United FC in their opener in Kochi on Tuesday, October 6, Spaniard Josue Currais-Preito is looking forward to wow Indian crowds with his technical acumen.

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country.

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Data and measurement company Nielsen Sports which ranked 30 countries according to the percentage of the population who described themselves as interested in football, showed that UAE tops list of soccer crazy nations.

Dope-tainted Gharami becomes 'hero' in times of pandemic

Dope-tainted Gharami becomes 'hero' in times of pandemic

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Tainted by a doping offence a year ago, Indian footballer Rana Gharami has now become a hero in his home town, by lending a helping hand to those struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The 29-year-old former Odisha FC defender hails from Garalgacha in West Bengal's Hooghly district.

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'

V P Sathyan commits suicide

V P Sathyan commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The former India football captain was run over by a train in Chennai.

Ekeh gives Bagan victory

Ekeh gives Bagan victory

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

The Nigerian striker displayed good opportunism to enabled the defending champs down Indian Bank 1-0 in the NFL.

Football legends, PV Sindhu to attend FIFA U-17 WC draw in Mumbai

Football legends, PV Sindhu to attend FIFA U-17 WC draw in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Legendary footballers Esteban Cambiasso and Nwankwo Kanu along with Indian sporting icons Sunil Chhetri and P V Sindhu will attend the official draw for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held in India later this year.

Three foreign teams for Tata U-19 football

Three foreign teams for Tata U-19 football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Teams from Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and Iran would vie for honours in the round-robin league tournament.

ISL organisers appeal to Commission to reconsider FC Goa points deduction

ISL organisers appeal to Commission to reconsider FC Goa points deduction

Rediff.com9 May 2016

With a 15 point deduction set to turn FC Goa's participation in the Indian Super League football next year into an exercise in futility, the organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) a joint venture between IMG-Reliance and Star India, appealed to members of Regulatory Commission reconsider their decision.

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Sri Lanka 3-0, secure semifinal berth

SAFF C'ship: India U18 beat Sri Lanka 3-0, secure semifinal berth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Gurkirat's brace alongside Aman Chetri's strike proved to be the difference between the two sides in India's last league match.

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The troubled Premier League Soccer (PLS) is on course but it has been deferred, the Indian Football Association said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Mahindra open NFL campaign against Dempo

Mahindra open NFL campaign against Dempo

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The 11th edition of the NFL kicks-off in Delhi on January 5, when JCT, Phagwara, take on Mohammedan Sporting, Kolkata.

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

AIFF new boss wants Santosh Trophy in Saudi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh knockouts for 3 years, says AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

'No one a star in India except a cricketer or actor'

'No one a star in India except a cricketer or actor'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

John Abraham swears by the fact that he lives and breathes fitness, football and motor cycling.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'

Football Briefs: Ronaldo hits hat-trick; Bayern extend dominance

Football Briefs: Ronaldo hits hat-trick; Bayern extend dominance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"The remuneration of a referee per match is very low. In state leagues, a referee gets Rs 2500 to Rs 5000, and in national leagues from Rs 8000 to Rs 10,000. This comes up to Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh a year, which is insufficient for a referee to maintain his family by doing refereeing only.

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India football coach Stephen Constantine has told his bosses to stand up to the dominating television companies if they ever want local football to flourish in the floundering South Asian nation.

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The glittering trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Indian Super League, was unveiled by chairperson of IMG-Reliance, Nita Ambani, in the presence of icon players Alessandro Del Piero and Fredrik Ljungberg among others.

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field