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ISL: Jamshedpur striker Valskis' brace sinks ATK Mohun Bagan

ISL: Jamshedpur striker Valskis' brace sinks ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Valskis scored in the 30th and 66th minute while Roy Krishna pulled one back for ATKMB in the 80th minute.

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Hyderabad FC

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to hold Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

It was one-way traffic in the opening half with Hyderabad all over Odisha. Their dominance saw them head into the break with a one-goal advantage after creating numerous chances.

Sethuraman holds Anand in Isle of Man

Sethuraman holds Anand in Isle of Man

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Both Anand and Sethuraman inched themselves up to five points out of a possible seven and shared the joint eighth spot after a rather dull day that witnessed several draws on the top tables.

Spotted at ISL: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Sachin Tendulkar!

Spotted at ISL: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The legends descended at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday night for the Indian Super League match between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters.

ISL to be main league from next season, hints AIFF

ISL to be main league from next season, hints AIFF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

In its bid to restructure the country's football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formed a task force and one of the decisions taken is to hold the popular Indian Super League (ISL) over a longer period, according to its General Secretary Kushal Das.

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

FC Goa missed the chance to enter the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals with an advantage as they squandered a lead twice in their 2-2 draw against Mumbai City FC

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

FC Goa returned to winning ways and rose atop the Hero Indian Super League table after 4-2 rout over Mumbai City FC, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC broke their Guwahati jinks with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in an absorbing Hero Indian Super League clash at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Thursday.

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

'Important for Indian players to compete against different footballing cultures'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Spain and Liverpool legend Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and nourish young talents and coaches methodically.

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC outplay NorthEast United FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Chennaiyin FC bounced back from a losing start in Indian Super League season 4 as they beat North East United FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

ISL atmosphere at par with world, says Ranbir Kapoor

ISL atmosphere at par with world, says Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

After watching his first football match at an Indian stadium, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor said the atmosphere during the lung opener of the ISL in Kolkata matched any top international games.

ISL: 'Marquee players have not come for retirement holiday'

ISL: 'Marquee players have not come for retirement holiday'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Former England goalkeeper and Kerala Blasters captain-cum-manager David James came out in defence of the team's marquee players' performance in the ongoing Hero Indian Super League, saying that they have not come to India for 'retirement holiday'.

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was offered a whopping $1 million by Atletico de Kolkata's co-owners to become the marquee player of the Indian Super League side though the high-profile player is yet to respond, according to a report in London.

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.

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Stimac sets World Cup qualification target, vows to resign if India fails

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Stimac has prioritised qualification to the third round and secure a direct entry into the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The win took the Highlanders to the second spot with eight points as they remained unbeaten from four matches.

ISL: Plucky Hyderabad play out goalless draw with Mumbai

ISL: Plucky Hyderabad play out goalless draw with Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Coach Manuel Marquez seemed to have prepared well for the Mumbai test. The Nizams pinned their opponents with their high pressing approach, thus nullifying Mumbai's danger.

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

FC Goa clinched their first win of the ongoing Indian Super League season as they beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Sunday.

CM Mamata congratulates Atletico de Kolkata on ISL victory

CM Mamata congratulates Atletico de Kolkata on ISL victory

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Atletico de Kolkata for winning the maiden Indian Super League.

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

All about midnight drama and more in ISL 4

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Former Manchester United star and Indian Super League side ATK's coach Teddy Sheringham said it was unusual to finish a football game post midnight, something that he had never experienced in his long association with the game.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

India defender Anwar Ali joins Mohun Bagan

India defender Anwar Ali joins Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Ali starred for Delhi FC in the Durand Cup and in the I-League Qualifiers in 2021 where he finished as the top scorer for his side that paved his ISL entry with FC Goa, where he spent 15 months.

ISL: The hits and the misses

ISL: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

With big names on the roster and promising Indians getting a chance to display their flair, the Hero Indian Super League, halfway into its first season, finds its heroes - and its duds. Take a look.

ISL: Chennaiyin back in reckoning after 2-0 win over Pune

ISL: Chennaiyin back in reckoning after 2-0 win over Pune

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC snapped their five-match winless streak as Jeje Lalpekhlua and Davide Succi scored once in each half to beat FC Pune City 2-0 in their Indian Super League football match in Chennai on Tuesday.

Who will score 100th goal of ISL 2? Tell Us!

Who will score 100th goal of ISL 2? Tell Us!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Mumbai City FC star Sunil Chhetri wants to see more Indians start upfront for their respective teams as the Hero Indian Super League 2 nears the 100-goal mark, saying the thought of scoring the landmark goal 'sounds special'.

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The diminutive batsmen believes that football might one day emulate the national sport of cricket in India.

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Thongkoisep Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa demolished Mumbai City FC 7-0 in the biggest win of the Indian Super League football, in Margao, on Tuesday.

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Jamshedpur dominated proceedings and kept Kamaljit on his toes.

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It's tough to find two cricketers who are so different from each other yet so closely intertwined by the same thread of fate as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Chennaiyin FC's optimistic coach Marco Materazzi stressed on the need to click as a unit, implying that the departure of the mercurial Stiven Mendoza and Elano Blumer would not affect the defending champions in Indian Super League 3.

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

ISL final row: FC Goa's fine reduced to 6 crore, 15-point penalty revoked

ISL final row: FC Goa's fine reduced to 6 crore, 15-point penalty revoked

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

In a massive reprieve for FC Goa, the Appeals Panel of Indian Super League, on Friday, revoked the 15-point penalty imposed on the club for "bringing disrepute" to the event following last year's final besides reducing the Rs 11 crore fine and lifting the ban on the franchise owners.

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian Super League has begun on the right note and the 'fantastic start' on Sunday would be a huge boost towards changing the face of the game in the country.

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark.

Coppell questions ISL's objective; makes suggestions to better Indian football

Coppell questions ISL's objective; makes suggestions to better Indian football

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Questioning Indian Super League's basic aim, Kerala Blasters FC coach Steve Coppell said on Monday that the league's objective should be to develop facilities for kids and come out with a product that's more competitive and can take India into top-100 ranking within 5-10 years.

Will Brazil's Adriano sign lucrative ISL deal?

Will Brazil's Adriano sign lucrative ISL deal?

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano could be the latest high-profile footballer to join Indian Super League.

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan entered the semifinals of the Indian Super League with a win over Hyderabad FC in Kolkata on Saturday.