
Organising Body: All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Founded: 2007
Confederation: AFC (Asia)
Level on Pyramid: 2
Promotion to: Indian Super League (ISL)
Relegation to: 2nd Division League
Domestic Cup: Super Cup
International Cup: AFC Cup
Current Champions:
RoundGlass Punjab FC (2022-23)
Previous Champions:
Gokulam Kerala FC (2021-22)
Gokulam Kerala FC (2020–21)
Most Championships: Dempo SC (3 titles)
Top Goalscorer: Ranti Martins (214 goals)
- Sreenidi Deccan FC have entered into a Technical Partnership with SL Benfica
The Away End Media Desk, 30th October 2023
Read more… - AIFF League Committee: Youth quota for I-League, State FAs nominate 3rd Division League clubs
The Away End Media Desk, 22nd August 2023
Read more… - AIFF League Committee decides on I-League 2023-24 format & participating teams
The Away End Media Desk, 11th August 2023
Read more… - I-League: Argentinian coach Edgardo Malvestiti is the new head coach at Churchill Brothers
Nehal, 30th July 2023
Read more… - AIFF officials hold discussions with Hero I-League, Hero IWL clubs
The Away End Media Desk, 20th July 2023
Read more… - AIFF Club Licensing Committee: Nine out of ten clubs granted exemption
The Away End Media Desk, 9th July 2023
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I-League Table
pos | team | p | w | d | l | pts | gf | ga | gd |
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1 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
2 | Mohammedan SC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 11 |
3 | Real Kashmir FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
4 | Shillong Lajong FC | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
5 | Gokulam Kerala FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
6 | Delhi FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 3 |
7 | Aizawl FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
8 | Churchill Brothers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
9 | Inter Kashi | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | -6 |
10 | NEROCA FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20 | -11 |
11 | Namdhari FC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 |
12 | Rajasthan United FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -8 |
13 | TRAU FC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21 | -19 |
I-League Fixtures & Results
date | stage | home | result | away | goalscorer home | goalscorer away | venue |
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October 28 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 2-0 | Rajasthan United FC | 49′ Wayne Vaz, 90’+7 Shaher Shaheen | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | |
October 28 2023 | league | Gokulam Kerala FC | 2-2 | Inter Kashi | 8′ Alejandro Sanchez Lopez, 54′ Noufal PN | 30′ Edmund Lalrindika, 90’+2 Mohammed Asif | EMS CORPORATION STADIUM |
October 29 2023 | league | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 4-0 | NEROCA FC | 22′ 84′ David Castaneda, 57′ Lalromawia, 90’+5 R Lalbiakliana | DECCAN ARENA | |
October 29 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 2-1 | Aizawl FC | 7′ Samuel Lalmuanpuia, 28′ Alexis Nahuel Gomez | 12′ K Lalrinfela | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM |
October 30 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 1-1 | TRAU FC | 47′ Balwant Singh | 28′ Liton Shil | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
October 31 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 0-0 | Churchill Brothers | NAMDHARI STADIUM | ||
November 2 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 4-3 | Rajasthan United FC | 4′ 44′ Aroldo Da Silva Arruda, 34′ Gurtej Singh, 53′ Sergio Barboza Junior | 14′ 65′ 68′ Yash Tripathi | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
November 3 2023 | league | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 4-1 | Inter Kashi | 38′ Rosenberg Gabriel, 56′ Pawan Kumar, 77′ Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung, 85′ R Lalbiakliana | 90’+3 Mario Barco Vilar | DECCAN ARENA |
November 3 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 1-1 | Shillong Lajong FC | 53′ David Lalhlansanga | 45’+1 Takuto Miki | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM |
November 4 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 1-0 | TRAU FC | 45′ Jeremy Laldinpuia | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | |
November 4 2023 | league | Aizawl FC | postponed | Churchill Brothers | RG STADIUM | ||
November 5 2023 | league | Gokulam Kerala FC | 4-1 | NEROCA FC | 28′ Francisco Perdomo Borges, 48′ 86′ Alejandro Sanchez Lopez, 84′ Justine Ojoka Emmanuel | 83′ David Simbo | EMS CORPORATION STADIUM |
November 6 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 2-4 | Inter Kashi | 14′ Harmanpreet Singh, 90’+3 Imanol Arana Sadaba | 52′ Jordan Lamela Garrido, 56′ 84′ Mario Barco Vilar, 90’+4 Haobam Tomba Singh | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
November 7 2023 | league | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 1-2 | Aizawl FC | 90’+8 Pawan Kumar | 26′ R Ramdinthara, 90’+1 Rohmingthanga Bawlte | DECCAN ARENA |
November 7 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 6-0 | TRAU FC | 3′ 9′ Lalhlansanga, 29′ Adjei, 37′ Kasimov, 63′ Lalremsanga, 90’+5 Lalmuanpuia | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM | |
November 8 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 1-3 | Churchill Brothers | 70′ Ahteeb | 25′ (OG) Lomba, 60′ 61′ Dichiara | TRC FOOTBALL TURF |
November 9 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 1-1 | NEROCA FC | 34′ Renan Paulino De Souza | 79′ Fabian Dwayne Reid | SSA STADIUM |
November 9 2023 | league | Gokulam Kerala FC | 5-0 | Rajasthan United FC | 33′ Komron Tursunov, 61′ 74′ 88′ Alejandro Sanchez Lopez, 69′ Sreekuttan VS | EMS CORPORATION STADIUM | |
November 10 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 1-2 | Mohammedan Sporting | 4′ Gurtej Singh | 13′ F Lalremsanga, 90’+8 (OG) Bali Gagandeep | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
November 11 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 1-0 | Real Kashmir FC | 36′ Harmanpreet Singh | NAMDHARI STADIUM | |
November 13 2023 | league | TRAU FC | 0-2 | Gokulam Kerala FC | 1′ 16′ Alejandro Sanchez Lopez | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | |
November 13 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 2-0 | Churchill Brothers | 5′ C Lalchungnunga, 38′ Richardson Kwaku Denzell | DECCAN ARENA | |
November 14 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 2-2 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 28′ Ronney Willson Kharbudon, 34′ Takuto Miki | 7′ 63′ Rosenberg Gabriel | SSA STADIUM |
November 14 2023 | league | NEROCA FC | 1-3 | Aizawl FC | 33′ Tarak Hembram | 62′ 81′ 90’+6 Lalrinzuala | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM |
November 17 2023 | league | Aizawl FC | 1-5 | Delhi FC | 46′ R Lalthanmawia | 14′ 23′ Gaurav Rawat, 62′ Aroldo Da Silva Arruda, 77′ Sergio Barboza Junior, 86′ Alaaeldin Eissa Elmaghraby | RG STADIUM |
November 17 2023 | league | Churchill Brothers | 1-2 | Inter Kashi | 38′ Ricardo Nicolas Dichiara | 52′ Jackichand Singh, 87′ Gyamar Nikum | TILAK MAIDAN |
November 18 2023 | league | NEROCA FC | 2-1 | Namdhari FC | 37′ Ahongshangbam Sushil Meitei, 90’+1 Aniket Panchal | 63′ Imanol Arana Sadaba | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM |
November 18 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 1-2 | Mohammedan Sporting | 90’+3 Ragav Gupta | 45’+1 Sagolsem Bikash Singh, 69′ Eddie Gabriel Hernandez Padilla | DECCAN ARENA |
November 19 2023 | league | TRAU FC | 0-5 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 41′ Gurmukh Singh, 48′ 57′ Jagdeep Singh, 66′ Lalromawia, 90’+3 David Castaneda Munoz | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | |
November 19 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 3-1 | Gokulam Kerala FC | 30′ Daniel Goncalves, 75′ Renan Paulino De Souza, 90’+8 Hardy Cliff Nongbri | 43′ Francisco Perdomo Borges | SSA STADIUM |
November 21 2023 | league | Inter Kashi | 0-2 | Mohammedan Sporting | 44′ Eddie Gabriel Hernandez Padilla, 50′ Wahengbam Angousana Luwang | EKANA ARENA | |
November 21 2023 | league | Aizawl FC | 3-0 | Namdhari FC | 42′ Lalrinzuala, 63′ K Lalrinfela, 90’+5 R Lalthanmawia | RG STADIUM | |
November 22 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 2-1 | Delhi FC | 24′ Elhadji Abdou Karim Samb, 82′ Phrangki Buam | 60′ Gaurav Rawat | SSA STADIUM |
November 22 2023 | league | Churchill Brothers | 4-0 | TRAU FC | 18′ Ricardo Nicolas Dichiara, 33′ Richard Costa, 70′ Louis Ugochukwu Ogana, 84′ Emiliano Callegari Torre | TILAK MAIDAN | |
November 23 2023 | league | NEROCA FC | 0-4 | Real Kashmir FC | 11′ Mohammad Asrar Rehber, 19′ Gnohere Krizo, 64′ Jeremy Laldinpuia, 90’+5 Mohamad Maksoud | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | |
November 23, 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 1-2 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 4′ Richardson Kwaku Denzell | 45’+2 William Alves De Oliveira, 45’+5 (OG) Jefferson De’oliveira | DECCAN ARENA |
November 25 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 2-1 | TRAU FC | 18′ Hardy Cliff Nongbri, 86′ (OG) Thounaojam Thomas Singh | 13′ Soraisam Robinson Singh | SSA STADIUM |
November 26 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 0-2 | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 21′ David Castaneda Munoz, 24′ Jagdeep Singh | NAMDHARI STADIUM | |
November 26 2023 | league | Gokulam Kerala FC | 1-1 | Churchill Brothers | 73′ Alejandro Sanchez Lopez | 38′ Richard Costa | EMS CORPORATION STADIUM |
November 27 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 3-4 | NEROCA FC | 81′ Aroldo Da Silva Arruda, 85′ 90′ Sergio Barboza Junior | 16′ Tangva Ragui, 73′ Balwinder Singh, 77′ Lourembam David Singh, 78′ Aniket Panchal | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
November 28 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 4-0 | Inter Kashi | 30′ Mohammad Inam, 66′ Carlos Alberto Silva Lomba, 83′ Gnohere Krizo, 90’+5 Mohamad Maksoud | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | |
November 28 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 2-2 | Aizawl FC | 23′ Lunkim Seigoulun Khongsai, 31′ Richardson Kwaku Denzell | 26′ 68′ Lalrinzuala | DECCAN ARENA |
December 1 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 2-1 | Churchill Brothers | 47′ Sergio Barboza Junior, 87′ Hudson Dias | 24′ Martin Nicolas Chaves Garcia | NAMDHARI STADIUM |
December 1 2023 | league | NEROCA FC | 7:00 PM | Inter Kashi | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | ||
December 2 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 2:00 PM | Aizawl FC | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | ||
December 2 2023 | league | Gokulam Kerala FC | 7:00 PM | Namdhari FC | EMS CORPORATION STADIUM | ||
December 3 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 4:30 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | DECCAN ARENA | ||
December 3 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 7:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM | ||
December 5 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 2:00 PM | Delhi FC | NAMDHARI STADIUM | ||
December 6 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 4:30 PM | Inter Kashi | DECCAN ARENA | ||
December 6 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 7:00 PM | Churchill Brothers | SSA STADIUM | ||
December 7 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 2:00 PM | Sreenidi Deccan FC | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | ||
December 7 2023 | league | TRAU FC | 7:00 PM | Aizawl FC | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | ||
December 8 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 7:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM | ||
December 9 2023 | league | Churchill Brothers | 7:00 PM | NEROCA FC | TILAK MAIDAN | ||
December 10 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 7:00 PM | Aizawl FC | SSA STADIUM | ||
December 10 2023 | league | TRAU FC | 4:30 PM | Inter Kashi | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | ||
December 11 2023 | league | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 7:00 PM | Delhi FC | DECCAN ARENA | ||
December 11 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 2:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | ||
December 13 2023 | league | Namdhari FC | 2:00 PM | Mohammedan Sporting | NAMDHARI STADIUM | ||
December 15 2023 | league | Inter Kashi | 2:00 PM | Delhi FC | EKANA ARENA | ||
December 15 2023 | league | NEROCA FC | 7:00 PM | Rajasthan United FC | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | ||
December 16 2023 | league | Real Kashmir FC | 2:00 PM | Shillong Lajong FC | TRC FOOTBALL TURF | ||
December 16 2023 | league | Aizawl FC | 7:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | RG STADIUM | ||
December 17 2023 | league | TRAU FC | 4:30 PM | Namdhari FC | KALYANI MUNICIPAL STADIUM | ||
December 17 2023 | league | Churchill Brothers | 7:00 PM | Mohammedan Sporting | TILAK MAIDAN | ||
December 19 2023 | league | Sreenidi Deccan FC | 7:00 PM | Gokulam Kerala FC | DECCAN ARENA | ||
December 21 2023 | league | Aizawl FC | 7:00 PM | Inter Kashi | RG STADIUM | ||
December 22 2023 | league | Rajasthan United FC | 7:00 PM | TRAU FC | DECCAN ARENA | ||
December 23 2023 | league | Shillong Lajong FC | 7:00 PM | Namdhari FC | SSA STADIUM | ||
December 24 2023 | league | Delhi FC | 2:00 PM | Real Kashmir FC | NAMDHARI STADIUM | ||
December 24 2023 | league | Mohammedan Sporting | 7:00 PM | NEROCA FC | NAIHATI BANKIMANJALI STADIUM |
Posts
Title | Create Date | Author | Excerpt |
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Sreenidi Deccan FC have entered into a Technical Partnership with SL Benfica | 30-Oct-23 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League club Sreenidi Deccan FC have entered into a Technical Partnership with Portuguese Primeira Liga club SL Benfica. |
AIFF League Committee: Youth quota for I-League, State FAs nominate 3rd Division League clubs | 22-Aug-23 | The Away End Media Desk | AIFF League Committee has introduced youth player quota in the I-League; eligible state FAs have nominated clubs for 3rd Division League. |
AIFF League Committee decides on I-League 2023-24 format & participating teams | 11-Aug-23 | The Away End Media Desk | The AIFF League Committee has decided on the format and participating teams in the I-League 2023-24; 9 State FAs are eligible to nominate teams in the 3rd Division League. |
I-League: Argentinian coach Edgardo Malvestiti is the new head coach at Churchill Brothers | 30-Jul-23 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers have appointed Argentinian coach Edgardo Malvestiti as their head coach for the upcoming season of the I-League. |
AIFF officials hold discussions with Hero I-League, Hero IWL clubs | 20-Jul-23 | The Away End Media Desk | AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and senior officials from AIFF met with representatives of Hero I-League and Hero IWL clubs at the Football House in Delhi. |
AIFF Club Licensing Committee: Nine out of ten clubs granted exemption | 09-Jul-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Three Premier 1 clubs (ISL) and six Premier 2 clubs (I-League) have been granted exemption for the upcoming season. |
AIFF Executive Committee inducts five new clubs into Hero I-League, Federation Cup restored | 04-Jul-23 | The Away End Media Desk | AIFF Executive Committee Meeting, July 3, 2023: All five bids for corporate entry into the I-League approved, Federation Cup to be restarted. |
Atlético de Madrid return to Indian football, partner up with Inter Kashi | 29-Jun-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Atlético de Madrid have partnered with Inter Kashi whose promoters YMS Finance Pvt Ltd have submitted a bid for direct entry into the I-League from Varanasi, UP. |
AIFF League Committee Meeting: I-League direct entry bids, new format and tiers for IWL, 2nd Div | 13-Jun-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Five proposals received for I-League direct entry, new format and tiers for Hero IWL (Indian Women’s League), 2nd Division League, U-13 and U-15 leagues. |
I-League: Club Licensing Premier 2 results announced – 7 clubs fail to meet criteria | 10-Jun-23 | The Away End Media Desk | 7 out of 9 I-League clubs’ applications for the ICLS Premier 2 2023-24 club license have been rejected due to multiple ‘A’ criteria failures. |
I-League: Spanish manager Domingo Oramas is the new head coach at Gokulam Kerala FC | 06-Jun-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Gokulam Kerala FC have announced Spanish manager Domingo Oramas as their new head coach for the upcoming season. |
Delhi FC have won the 2nd Division League 2022-23, qualify for the I-League | 26-May-23 | The Away End Media Desk | With a win over Ambernath United Atlanta FC, Delhi FC are the 2nd Division League 2022-23 Champions and alongside second-placed Shillong Lajong FC qualify for the I-League. |
2nd Division League 2022-23: Shillong Lajong return to the I-League after four years | 22-May-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Shillong Lajong FC are the first team to win promotion to the 2023-24 I-League from the ongoing 2nd Division League with a 2-1 win over FC Bengaluru United. |
ICLS Premier 1 License results announced for the 2023-24 club licensing process | 19-May-23 | The Away End Media Desk | ICLS Premier 1 club license results have been announced for the 2023-24 season; the license is needed for participation in national and AFC club Competitions. |
AIFF League Committee Meeting, May 1, 2023: Hero I-League bidding criteria dicussed | 02-May-23 | The Away End Media Desk | AIFF League Committee has decided to invite bids to increase teams in the I-League and has made recommendations on the number of foreign players and developmental players in the squad. |
AFC Cup 2023-24 Group Stage Playoff: Odisha FC seal AFC Cup slot with a win over Gokulam Kerala | 30-Apr-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Odisha FC powered by Diego Mauricio club beat Gokulam Kerala FC in the Hero Club Playoffs to seal a spot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Group Stage. |
Hero I-League 2022-23: The list of award winners | 14-Mar-23 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2022-23: Here’s the list of individual and team awards presented at a ceremony held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula by the AIFF. |
AFC Champions League and AFC Cup 2023-24 Slots for India announced | 14-Mar-23 | The Away End Media Desk | The Qualifiers for the two AFC Cup and one AFC Champions League slots for Indian clubs will be played between April 4 to May 3, 2023. |
I-League 2022-23: Champions RoundGlass Punjab FC end their campaign with 52 points | 13-Mar-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Roundglass Punjab FC were crowned I-League 2022-23 champions following a 2-0 win over TRAU FC in the final league match of the season. |
Hero Super Cup 2023 fixtures are out, tournament kicks off on April 3 in Kerala | 07-Mar-23 | The Away End Media Desk | 16 ISL and I-League teams will compete in the Hero Super Cup 2023 which is resuming after a gap of three years – the tournament will kick off on April 3, 2023. |
I-League 2022-23: Roundglass Punjab FC are the Champions and win promotion to the ISL | 05-Mar-23 | The Away End Media Desk | RoundGlass Punjab FC scored four goals past Rajasthan United FC to win the I-League title and promotion to next year’s ISL with a game to spare. |
Kerala to host Hero Super Cup 2022-23 in April | 24-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | Hero Super Cup 2022-23 featuring 16 teams (11 ISL + 5 I-League) will be held in Kerala between April 8-25, 2023. The qualifying round will kick off on April 3. |
I-League 2022-23: Sreenidi Deccan back on top, put four past RoundGlass Punjab | 18-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | The I-League top-of-the-table clash ended with Sreenidi Deccan regaining top spot with a 4-0 win over RoundGlass Punjab at home in Hyderabad. |
I-League 2022-23: RoundGlass Punjab move up top with an emphatic win over Kenkre FC | 15-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2022-23: RoundGlass Punjab moved to the top of the table after registering a comfortable 3-0 win over Kenkre FC. |
AIFF League Committee Meeting, January 13, 2023: Emphasis on 2nd Division League/I-League 2 | 14-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | A number of decisions were made regarding promotion and relegation from the 2nd Division League/I-League in the most recent AIFF League Committee Meeting held on January 13, 2023. |
AIFF announces first batch of professional match officials offered full time contracts | 10-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | In a first for Indian Football, the first batch of elite match officials (referees and assistant referees) have been inducted into the system on full-time contracts. |
AIFF launches Vision 2047 – the Indian Football Strategic Map (2023-2047) | 08-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | The AIFF has unveiled its strategic roadmap for Indian Football – Vision 2047 – with an aim for India to emerge as a powerhouse in Asia by 2047. |
I-League 2022-23: TRAU FC overcome Sudeva Delhi FC to move into fourth place | 06-Jan-23 | The Away End Media Desk | The New Year did not bring a change in fortune for Sudeva Delhi FC, but TRAU FC moved into fourth with a convincing win here at Khuman Lampak. |
I-League: Gokulam Kerala FC replace Cameroonian Head Coach Richard Towa with Francesc Bonet | 27-Dec-22 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have announced the appointment of Spanish manager Francesc Bonet to replace the outgoing Head Coach Richard Towa. |
I-League 2022-23: Kenkre FC stun Real Kashmir with fine comeback win | 22-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Kenkre FC recorded a remarkable 2-1 victory against Real Kashmir FC in their I-League 2022-23 fixture at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai. |
I-League: Mohammedan SC replace head coach Andrey Chernyshov with Kibu Vicuna | 25-Dec-22 | Nehal | Mohammedan SC have brought in Kibu Vicuna to replace the outgoing Head Coach Andrey Chernyshov for the rest of the season. |
I-League 2022-23: TRAU FC maintain perfect home record with a win over Rajasthan United FC | 16-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | TRAU FC won a fourth straight home game as they beat Rajasthan United FC 3-1 in their I-League match at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium in Imphal. |
I-League: Churchill Brothers appoint Fernando Santiago Varela to replace Head Coach Antonio Rueda | 12-Dec-22 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers have appointed their former manager Fernando Santiago Varela as their new coach to replace the outgoing Antonio Rueda. |
I-League 2022-23: Churchill Brothers pick up their first win of the season over Mohammedan SC | 07-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers registered their first victory of the season with a second half comeback win over Mohammedan SC at the Tilak Maidan. |
I-League 2022-23: Mumbai Kenkre hold Gokulam Kerala to a draw | 05-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Kenkre FC held defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC to a 1-1 draw in the I-League 2022-23 match held at the Cooperage Stadium. |
I-League 2022-23: Real Kashmir FC defeat TRAU FC in five-goal thriller | 02-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Real Kashmir FC continued their fantastic start to the season with a 3-2 win over TRAU FC at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar. |
I-League 2022-23: Stunning comeback gives Sreenidi Deccan victory over Mohammedan SC | 02-Dec-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Sreenidi Deccan FC fought back from a two goal deficit to register a memorable 4-3 win over Mohammedan SC at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad. |
I-League 2022-23: Late goals hand Mohammedan SC first win of the season | 24-Nov-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Marcus Joseph scored off a penalty followed by a curler from Faslu Rahman to help Mohammedan SC register their first win of the season. |
I-League 2022-23: Defending champions Gokulam Kerala begin campaign with a win | 13-Nov-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC began their campaign with a win over Mohammedan SC in the season opener at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri. |
I-League: Mehrajuddin Wadoo is the new head coach at Real Kashmir FC | 08-Nov-22 | Nehal | Real Kashmir FC have roped in former Indian international and Kashmir’s own Mehrajuddin Wadoo as the new head coach for the upcoming season. |
I-League 2022-23 to be broadcast on Eurosport, DD Sports & streamed on Discovery+ | 05-Nov-22 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2022-23 to be broadcast streamed on Discovery network; IWL 2022-23 with 18 teams to start on January 15, 2023. |
Lalnghinglova Hmar chairs AIFF League Committee meet | 27-Sep-22 | The Away End Media Desk | The AIFF League Committee meeting was held at the Football House in New Delhi on September 27, 2022, and was chaired by Lalnghinglova Hmar. |
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey chairs AIFF Executive Committee meeting in Kolkata | 20-Sep-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Excerpts from the AIFF’s Executive Committee meeting which was held on September 19, 2022 and chaired by President Kalyan Chaubey. |
AIFF Technical Committee: Igor Stimac’s contract extended, Indian Arrows won’t compete in I-League | 18-Sep-22 | The Away End Media Desk | The AIFF Technical Committee has recommended the extension of Igor Stimac’s contract and has decided to discontinue Indian Arrows’ participation in the I-League. |
Henry Stanley Rozario returns to Aizawl FC and will be the head coach for the upcoming season | 25-Aug-22 | Nehal | Aizawl FC have appointed Henry Stanley Rozario as their new head coach; the 62-year-old returns to manage the club for a second time. |
Greek manager Staikos Vergetis is the new head coach at RoundGlass Punjab FC | 09-Aug-22 | Nehal | RoundGlass Punjab FC have appointed Greek manager Staikos Vergetis as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming I-League season. |
I-League: Carlos Vaz Pinto is the new head coach of Sreenidi Deccan FC | 04-Aug-22 | Nehal | Sreenidi Deccan FC have appointed Portuguese manager Carlos Vaz Pinto as head coach to replace the outgoing Fernando Santiago Varela. |
Hyderabad FC sign Aizawl FC’s Ramhlunchhunga on a long-term contract | 28-Jul-22 | Nehal | Hyderabad FC have wrapped up the signing of 21-year-old Aizawl FC attacker Ramhlunchhunga on a long-term contract ahead of the new season. |
Mumbai City FC add goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy to their squad on a two-year contract | 23-Jul-22 | Nehal | Mumbai City FC have announced the signing of goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy on a two-year contract ahead of the new season. |
FC Goa have signed midfielder Ayush Chhetri on a three-year contract | 23-Jul-22 | The Away End Media Desk | FC Goa have signed Aizawl FC midfielder Ayush Chhetri on a three-year contract which keeps him at the club till the summer of 2025. |
Fullback Manoj Mohammad has joined Hyderabad FC | 21-Jul-22 | Nehal | Hyderabad FC have signed fullback Manoj Mohammad on a multi-year contract keeping him at the club till 2025. |
Gokulam Kerala FC defender Alex Saji has joined Hyderabad FC | 16-Jul-22 | Nehal | Hyderabad FC have secured the signing of Gokulam Kerala FC defender Alex Saji on a multi-year contract that runs till 2025. |
Cameroonian-German manager Richard Towa is the new head coach at Gokulam Kerala FC | 06-Jul-22 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have appointed Cameroonian manager Richard Towa as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming season. |
Goalkeeper Amrit Gope and winger Faisal Ali join Bengaluru FC | 02-Jul-22 | Nehal | Bengaluru FC have signed TRAU FC goalkeeper Amrit Gope and Mohammedan SC winger Faisal Ali on multi-year deals. |
Churchill Brothers midfielder Saurav Mandal has signed with Kerala Blasters | 28-Jun-22 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have signed Churchill Brothers midfielder Saurav Mandal on a multi-year deal which keeps him at the club till 2025. |
Defender Aakash Sangwan and midfielder Sajal Bag have joined Chennaiyin FC | 22-Jun-22 | Nehal | Chennaiyin FC have announced the additions of defender Aakash Sangwan and midfielder Sajal Bag to their squad. |
Churchill Brothers midfielder Bryce Miranda joins Kerala Blasters | 16-Jun-22 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have completed the signing of Churchill Brothers midfielder Bryce Miranda on a four-year contract. |
ISL: Chennaiyin FC sign Rajasthan United FC defender Gurmukh Singh | 12-Jun-22 | Nehal | ISL side Chennaiyin FC have brought onboard Rajasthan United FC defender Gurmukh Singh on a two-year contract. |
Chennaiyin FC sign defender Monotosh Chakladar and midfielder Jiteshwor Singh | 08-Jun-22 | Nehal | Chennaiyin FC have wrapped up the signings of West Bengal captain Monotosh Chakladar and Emerging Player of the I-League Jiteshwor Singh. |
Gokulam Kerala win the I-League for a second season in a row | 15-May-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Gokulam Kerala became the first-ever side to retain their I-League title after edging out Mohammedan SC in their final league match. |
I-League 2021-22: Churchill Brothers move into third while Gokulam open up a six-point lead | 04-May-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers edge past Roundglass Punjab to move into third while unbeaten Gokulam Kerala FC have extended a six-point lead at the top. |
I-League 2021-22: NEROCA FC snatch lucky win over wasteful Indian Arrows | 28-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | NEROCA FC snatched a solid 1-0 win against Indian Arrows in the I-League 2021-22 match at the Naihati Stadium on Monday. |
I-League 2021-22: Churchill Brothers fight back to gain point against Sreenidi Deccan | 28-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers FC on Monday held Sreenidi Deccan FC to a 1-1 stalemate in the I-League 2021-22 at the Kalyani Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Chhunga stunner seals Aizawl FC’s win over Kenkre FC | 28-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | A ferocious strike from Ramhlunchhunga that arrowed into the roof of the net secured a slender 1-0 victory for Aizawl FC over Kenkre FC. |
I-League 2021-22: Sreenidi Deccan surge into top 4 with victory over Indian Arrows | 24-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Sreenidi Deccan continued their charge towards the top of the I-League with a slender 2-1 victory over Indian Arrows at the Kalyani. |
I-League 2021-22: Sudeva Delhi hold NEROCA to cagey draw | 24-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Shubho Paul was on target as Sudeva Delhi FC managed to hold NEROCA FC to a 1-1 draw in the I-League match held at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Churchill Brothers edge past Aizawl to record much-needed win | 24-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers SC on Thursday defeated Aizawl FC 2-1 at the Kalyani Stadium to register a second and much needed win in the I-League. |
I-League: Roundglass Punjab FC part ways with Ashley Westwood and appoint Ed Engelkes | 23-Mar-22 | Nehal | Roundglass Punjab FC have announced the departure of head coach Ashley Westwood and have replaced him with Dutch manager Ed Engelkes. |
I-League 2021-22: Rajasthan United ease past Churchill Brothers to make it four clean sheets in a row | 21-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Rajasthan United defeated Churchill Brothers to pickup their second win in the I-League 2021-22 and a fourth clean sheet in succession. |
I-League 2021-22: Edge-of-the-seat goalfest ends in Gokulam Kerala’s favour against TRAU FC | 21-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Gokulam Kerala FC extended their unbeaten run in the I-League 2021-22 campaign to five matches with a 3-2 win over TRAU FC. |
I-League 2021-22: Joseph’s late winner helps Mohammedan SC edge stubborn Kenkre | 21-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Mohammedan SC pipped Kenkre FC 1-0 to clinch the top spot on the table in the I-League 2021-22 at the Naihati stadium on Monday. |
I-League 2021-22: Rajasthan United, Indian Arrows play out stalemate | 16-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Rajasthan United FC and Indian Arrows played out a 0-0 draw in the I-League 2021-22 here at the Naihati Stadium on Wednesday. |
I-League 2021-22: Churchill Brothers stun high-flying Mohammedan SC to notch first win | 16-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers’ 2021-22 I-League campaign finally took off after a much-needed win against current league leaders Mohammedan SC. |
I-League 2021-22: TRAU register easy win against hapless Kenkre | 16-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | TRAU FC climbed into fifth place on the table after easing past Kenkre FC in the I-League 2021-22 here on Wednesday. |
I-League 2021-22: Inspirational late comeback leads Aizawl FC to win over Sudeva Delhi | 15-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Aizawl FC’s Lalliansanga struck twice in second half stoppage time first to equalise and then to pick up a win over Sudeva Delhi FC. |
I-League 2021-22: Ogana brace helps Sreenidi Deccan end RoundGlass Punjab’s unbeaten start | 15-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Roundglass Punjab’s unbeaten run came to an end after Sreenidi Deccan FC managed a 2-1 win courtesy a brace by Louis Ogana. |
I-League 2021-22: Tiago Adan inspires late Real Kashmir comeback against Neroca FC | 15-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Real Kashmir came back from behind with late goals to manage a 3-3 draw against NEROCA FC at the Kalyani Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Marcus Joseph stars again as Mohammedan retain top spot | 12-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Mohammedan SC made it four wins in four with a 4-0 win against Indian Arrows FC in the 2021-22 Hero I-League at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Majcen scores three in Gokulam Kerala’s goalfest against Kenkre | 12-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Gokulam Kerala FC registered a comprehensive 6-2 win against Kenkre FC in their 2021-22 I-League campaign at the Kalyani Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: TRAU FC register first win of the season defeating Churchill Brothers 2-0 | 12-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | TRAU FC emerged with their first win of the I-League 2021-22 season by overcoming Churchill Brothers 2-0 here at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Sudeva Delhi and Rajasthan United fight it out in a gritty draw | 11-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Rajasthan United FC and Sudeva Delhi FC shared the spoils in the opening game of the fourth round of fixtures at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Marshall’s strike rescues draw for Sreenidi Deccan against Real Kashmir | 11-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Fredsan Marshall scored an equaliser in the 90th minute to salvage a point for Sreenidi Deccan FC in their match against Real Kashmir FC. |
I-League 2021-22: RoundGlass Punjab FC edge out Aizawl FC in blockbuster encounter | 11-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | RoundGlass Punjab FC scored two goals in second half stoppage time to edge out Aizawl FC 4-3 at the Kalyani Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: William the hero as Sudeva Delhi defeat Churchill Brothers | 08-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | After two defeats in their first two matches, Sudeva Delhi FC scored late on to clinch a victory in the I-League over Churchill Brothers. |
I-League 2021-22: Rajasthan United FC beat 9-man Aizawl, register maiden win in the I-League | 08-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Rajasthan United FC picked up their maiden win in the I-League in a heated contest against Aizawl FC at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Kurtis Guthrie double sets up RoundGlass Punjab’s win over Kenkre FC | 08-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | RoundGlass Punjab FC cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory against Kenkre FC in the I-League 2021-22 match held between the two sides. |
I-League 2021-22: Mohammedan Sporting come from behind to defeat Sreenidi Deccan 3-1 | 07-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Mohammedan Sporting maintained their 100% record after coming from a goal behind to defeat Sreenidi Deccan 3-1 at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League 2021-22: Captain Kdouh hands NEROCA FC Imphal derby bragging rights over TRAU | 07-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | NEROCA FC defeated TRAU FC 2-0 to clinch the Imphal derby in the I-League match held between the two sides at the Kalyani. |
I-League 2021-22: Luka Majcen, Jourdaine Fletcher star as Gokulam Kerala ease past Real Kashmir | 07-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Gokulam Kerala picked up a solid 5-1 win over 10-man Real Kashmir in the I-League 2021-22 match between the two sides at the Kalyani. |
I-League 2021-22: Indian Arrows resume their campaign with victory against Sudeva Delhi | 04-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | The Indian Arrows secured their first win of the I-League 2021-22 season with a resounding 1-0 win over Sudeva Delhi FC here at the Naihati. |
I-League 2021-22: Real Kashmir FC and Kenkre FC play out thrilling 1-1 draw | 04-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Real Kashmir FC and Kenkre FC played out an engaging 1-1 draw in the I-League 2021-22 match held at the Kalyani Stadium on Friday. |
I-League 2021-22: Churchill Brothers and RoundGlass Punjab fight out an exciting 2-2 draw | 04-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | RoundGlass Punjab FC and Churchill Brothers SC went toe-to-toe to share a point apiece in the I-League match between the two sides. |
I-League 2021-22: A Marcus Joseph brace powers Mohammedan SC to a win over Aizawl FC | 04-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2021-22: A brace by Mohammedan SC talisman Marcus Joseph helped them ease past Aizawl FC. |
I-League 2021-22: Spirited contest between NEROCA, Gokulam Kerala ends in stalemate | 04-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | All remained even between NEROCA FC and Gokulam Kerala FC at the Kalyani Stadium with a sides playing out a goalless draw. |
I-League 2021-22: Sreenidi Deccan beat TRAU 3-1, register first-ever win in the I-League | 03-Mar-22 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2021-22: David Munoz starred for Sreenidi Deccan FC as they picked up a 3-1 win over TRAU FC at the Naihati Stadium. |
I-League: Churchill Brothers have appointed Antonio Rueda as their new head coach | 19-Feb-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Churchill Brothers FC have appointed Antonio Rueda as their new head coach for the 2021-22 I-League season. |
I-League 2021-22 to resume from March 3, 2022; Revised fixtures announced | 06-Feb-22 | The Away End Media Desk | The I-League 2021-22 season will resume on March 3, 2022, and the revised fixtures for the same have been announced. |
I-League 2021-22 to resume on March 3 | 01-Feb-22 | The Away End Media Desk | The I-League 2021-22 season will resume on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Kolkata after a brief pause. |
Sudeva Delhi FC announce alliance with Japanese club Shonan Bellmare | 13-Jan-22 | The Away End Media Desk | Sudeva Delhi FC have announced a two-year partnership with Japanese J1 League football club Shonan Bellmare. |
I-League 2021-22 to be postponed for six weeks | 04-Jan-22 | The Away End Media Desk | With COVID cases rising among the players, the I-League 2021-22 has been postponed for six weeks with a review scheduled after four weeks. |
I-League 2021-22 fixtures postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases among participating teams | 29-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | The League Committee has decided to postpone I-League 2021-22 matches for the next round which were scheduled on December 30-31, 2021. |
I-League 2021-22 Phase 1, Round 1, Matchday 2: NEROCA, Real Kashmir, Mohammedan pick up wins | 28-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | On Matchday 2 of Round 1, NEROCA FC won over Sreenidi FC, Real Kashmir overcame Aizawl FC and Mohammedan Sporting defeated Sudeva Delhi FC. |
I-League 2021-22 Phase 1, Round 1, Matchday 1: TRAU FC 0-0 Indian Arrows; GKFC, Punjab win | 27-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | TRAU FC and Arrows played out a draw, defending champions Gokulam won over Churchill and Roundglass ease past newcomers Rajasthan United. |
Indian Women’s League (IWL) to start in March 2022; I-League 2021-22 will have relegation | 12-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | The Indian Women’s League (IWL) will start in March 2022 with 12 teams; I-League 2021-22 will have relegation and 2nd Division League will resume as normal from 2022-23. |
I-League 2021-22 to kick off on December 26 2021; Fixtures & format are out | 07-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2021-22 season will kick-off at the Mohun Bagan Ground in Kolkata on December 26, 2021 with TRAU FC taking on the Indian Arrows. |
Spanish manager Francesc Bonet is the new head coach at Rajasthan United FC | 02-Dec-21 | Nehal | Rajasthan United FC have appointed Spanish coach Francesc Bonet to replace the outgoing Vikrant Sharma for the I-League 2021-22 campaign. |
Chennai City FC denied exemption to play in the I-League; Kenkre FC to replace them | 04-Dec-21 | The Away End Media Desk | I-League 2021-22: Chennai City FC were denied exemption after failing to meet most of the mandatory AIFF club licensing regulations. |
Sunil Chhetri receives the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | 13-Nov-21 | The Away End Media Desk | Indian Men’s National Team captain Sunil Chhetri received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President of India Ram Nath Kovind. |
Indian Club Licensing 2021-22 results released | 04-Nov-21 | The Away End Media Desk | Indian Club Licensing system is a process through which clubs get a mandatory license to participate in National & AFC Club Competitions for each season. |
Chennaiyin FC sign defender Deepak Devrani on a one-year contract | 05-Aug-21 | Nehal | Chennaiyin FC have signed defender Deepak Devrani on a one-year contract ahead of the 2021-22 ISL season. |
2020-21 I-League top scorer Bidyashagar Singh joins Bengaluru FC | 29-Jul-21 | Nehal | Bengaluru FC have wrapped up the signing of the 2020-21 I-League top scorer Bidyashagar Singh on a three-year contract. |
Bengaluru FC sign Real Kashmir FC attacker Danish Farooq | 25-Jul-21 | Nehal | Real Kashmir FC attacker Danish Farooq has signed a two-year deal with Bengaluru FC ahead of the ISL 2021-22 season. |
I-League: Ashley Westwood appointed coach of Punjab FC | 15-Jul-21 | Nehal | RoundGlass Punjab FC have appointed former Bengaluru FC manager Ashley Westwood as the new Head Coach ahead of the 2021-22 I-League season. |
Khogen Singh is the new head coach at NEROCA FC | 06-Jul-21 | Nehal | NEROCA FC have announced the arrival of I-League winning manager Khogen Singh as the new head coach at the club. |
I-League 2021-22 likely to be held mid-December in Kolkata, I-League Qualifiers 2021-22 (2nd Division League) in September in Bangalore | 26-Jun-21 | Nehal | I-League 2021-22 likely to be held mid-December in Kolkata, I-League Qualifiers 2021-22 (2nd Division League) in September in Bangalore. |
I-League: Romanian manager Petre Gigiu returns to coach Churchill Brothers | 18-Jun-21 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers have appointed Romanian manager Petre Gigiu to replace outgoing coach Fernando Santiago Varela. |
AIFF announces season dates, registration period and CRS fee waiver for clubs and academies | 02-Jun-21 | The Away End Media Desk | AIFF announces season dates, registration period and CRS fee waiver for clubs and academies for the 2021-22 season. |
I-League: Russian manager Andrey Chernyshov is the new Head Coach at Mohammedan SC | 22-May-21 | Nehal | Mohammedan SC have announced the appointment of Russian manager Andrey Chernyshov as the head coach for the upcoming season. |
I-League: Relegation has been frozen; NEROCA FC will now be eligible to compete in the 2021-22 I-League | 15-May-21 | The Away End Media Desk | Subrata Dutta, Sr. VP, AIFF and Chairman, League Committee chaired the AIFF League Committee Meeting today (May 14, 2021). |
Fullbacks Sahil Panwar and Sebastian Thangmuansang join Odisha FC on two-year deals | 15-May-21 | Nehal | Fullbacks Sahil Panwar (Hyderabad FC) and Sebastian Thangmuansang (Gokulam Kerala FC) have joined Odisha FC on two-year deals. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Final Round] | 30-Mar-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Gokulam Kerala FC are the champions of the I-League for the first time. Plus, the end of season awards – official and unofficial. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 15] | 23-Mar-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | It’s a three-horse race in the I-League as Gokulam Kerala, TRAU, and Churchill Brothers are level on points with one match to play. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 14] | 18-Mar-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | This week it’s all about Komron Tursanov as TRAU FC top the I-League table, while Churchill Brothers and Gokulam Kerala drop points. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 13] | 13-Mar-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Bidyashagar Singh is a one-man strike force, Churchill Brothers defence has been breached and Mason Robertson is a striker-cum-defender. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 11&12] | 08-Mar-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Churchill Brothers are on the verge of lifting their third title while the Scots of Real Kashmir have been lost in translation. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 10] | 26-Feb-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Mohammedan SC’s last gasp win will see them slug it out with TRAU and Aizawl FC for a top six spot. Also, Mason Robertson has been bossing around the I-League. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 9] | 20-Feb-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Yan Law wins the Yan Law Derby prompting Mohammedan to sack their coach.. Meanwhile, the mid-table is getting crowded. Also, Songpu Singsit hits the right note as a backup. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 7 & 8] | 17-Feb-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Goals galore as Punjab and Kashmir are at the top of the I-League. Meanwhile, Mohammedan signed Manzi, lost to Indian Arrows and allowed 22-year old teenager Gaurav Mukhi on the field. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 6] | 04-Feb-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | I-League coaches are classy in interviews; Elvedin Škrijelj is a Slav to the grind. Plus, Alfred Jaryan should be an honorary Mizo. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 5] | 31-Jan-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Gokulam Kerala enters FIFA’s naughty list and is the I-League a knockout tournament? Plus, why would a club name itself after a road? |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 4] | 25-Jan-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Absolute shithousery in the I-League be it the Kolkata giants finally paying players’ salaries, a fight over a spot kick, or celebrating a drab 0-0 draw. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 3] | 21-Jan-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | COVID-19 debuts in the I-League; Yan Law makes a comeback; Stanly opts to attend a wedding. Plus – a golazo. |
Notes from the I-League 2020-21 [Round 1 & Round 2] | 15-Jan-21 | Yuvraj Gurung | Two teams enjoy power of immunity in the 2020-21 I-League season. Also, a record-breaking goal in the opening rounds. |
New rules, new format, fixtures/schedule and league table for the 2020-21 I-League | 08-Jan-21 | Nehal | The upcoming season of the I-League will see a breakaway from the league format where teams play each other twice. |
I-League: Chennai City FC appoint Satyasagara as the new Head Coach | 10-Dec-20 | Nehal | Chennai City FC have appointed former assistant coach Satyasagara as the new head coach for the upcoming season of the I-League. |
Six ISL clubs granted AFC and National licences for the 2020-21 season | 15-Nov-20 | Nehal | Out of the 19 clubs (8 I-League and 11 ISL) that applied for the National and AFC club licences, six ISL clubs have secured the licence. |
The 2020-21 I-League will commence on January 9, 2021 in Kolkata | 07-Nov-20 | Nehal | AIFF has announced that the 2020-21 I-League will commence on January 9, 2021 in Kolkata. |
Former FC Pune City and Shillong Lajong technical director José Hevia is the new Head Coach at Mohammedan SC | 24-Oct-20 | Nehal | Mohammedan SC have appointed former FC Pune City and Shillong Lajong technical director José Hevia as their new head coach for the upcoming I-League season. |
I-League Qualifiers 2020 Matchday 5: Kolkata teams finish on a dominant note | 19-Oct-20 | Yuvraj Gurung | Mohammedan SC remained unbeaten while Bhawanipore FC finished a strong second as the Kolkata teams dominated the 2020 I-League Qualifiers. |
Former Indian Arrows forward Vikram Partap Singh joins Mumbai City FC | 15-Oct-20 | Nehal | Mumbai City FC have signed 18-year-old fledgling forward Vikram Partap Singh on a three-year contract from Indian Arrows. |
Northeast United FC sign forward Lalkhawpuimawia (Mapuia) and attacking midfielder Rochharzela | 09-Oct-20 | Nehal | Northeast United FC haved added forward Lalkhawpuimawia (Mapuia) and attacking midfielder Rochharzela to their squad ahead of ISL 7. |
I-League Qualifiers 2020 – A Quick as a Flash Preview | 06-Oct-20 | Yuvraj Gurung | I-League Qualifiers 2020: Five teams will go head-to-head to qualify for a place in the 2020-21 I-League season. |
Former Mohun Bagan forward VP Suhair joins Northeast United FC | 30-Sep-20 | Nehal | Northeast United FC have signed former Mohun Bagan AC forward VP Suhair ahead of the 2020-21 Indian Super League. |
A Gooder, Harder Look at Expected Goals [xG] | 26-Jan-19 | Amrit | |
A Good, Hard Look at Expected Goals [xG] | 31-Dec-18 | Amrit | |
I-League: Churchill Brothers appoint Fernando Santiago Varela as their new Head Coach | 24-Sep-20 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers have appointed former Gokulam Kerala FC manager Fernando Santiago Varela as their new Head Coach. |
Bhutanese manager Chencho Dorji is the new Head Coach at Sudeva FC | 23-Sep-20 | Nehal | I-League debutantes Sudeva FC have appointed Bhutanese football manager Chencho Dorji as the new Head Coach for the 2020-21 I-League season. |
I-League Qualifiers 2020 [2nd Division League 2019-20 Final Round] to commence on October 8 | 17-Sep-20 | Nehal | The AIFF has announced the resumption of football in India with the I-League Qualifiers 2020 set to get underway from October 8, 2020. |
East Bengal FC cement their place in the Indian Super League | 27-Sep-20 | Yuvraj Gurung | East Bengal FC, the legacy club from Kolkata, will now compete in the Indian Super League. |
TRAU FC defender Sandeep Singh joins Kerala Blasters | 22-Aug-20 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have signed 25-year-old TRAU FC defender Sandeep Singh on a one-year-deal ahead of ISL 7. |
Chennai City FC fullback Ajith Kumar joins Bengaluru FC on a three-year-deal | 22-Aug-20 | Nehal | Bengaluru FC have brought onboard Chennai City FC fullback Ajith Kumar on a three-year contract to replace Nishu Kumar. |
Indian Arrows midfielder Givson Singh joins Kerala Blasters | 19-Aug-20 | Nehal | 18-year-old Indian Arrows midfielder Givson Singh has joined Kerala Blasters FC on a three-year-deal ahead of ISL 7. |
Gokulam Kerala FC appoint Vincenzo Alberto Annese as their new head coach | 19-Aug-20 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have appointed Vincenzo Alberto Annese as their new head coach to replace the outgoing Fernando Santiago Varela. |
2020-21 I-League and 2nd Division League Qualifiers to be held in Kolkata | 14-Aug-20 | Nehal | AIFF League Committee meeting: 2nd Division League qualifiers and 2020-21 I-League to be held in Kolkata; Duration of ISL and I-League to be looked into; academies granted extension for the AIFF accreditation process. |
I-League: Sudeva FC will compete in the 2020-21 season, Sreenidhi FC to join the season after in 2021-22 | 12-Aug-20 | Nehal | The AIFF Bid Committee has granted playing rights to Sudeva FC from the 2020-21 I-League season and Sreenidhi FC from the 2021-22 I-League season. |
Yan Law is the new Head Coach at Mohammedan SC | 01-Aug-20 | Nehal | Mohammedan SC have appointed 27-year-old Punjab FC manager Yan Law as their head coach. |
East Bengal FC appoint former Northeast United assistant manager Francisco Jose Bruto Da Costa as Head Coach | 30-Jul-20 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have appointed former Northeast United assistant manager Francisco Jose Bruto Da Costa as Head Coach for the 2020-21 season. |
AIFF League Committee Meeting July 21, 2020: ISL to be held in Kerala or Goa; I-League’s likely venue Kolkata; 2nd Division League in September | 22-Jul-20 | Nehal | Mr. Subrata Dutta, Senior Vice President, AIFF, chaired the AIFF League Committee Meeting held via video conferencing today (July 21, 2020). |
Real Kashmir FC midfielder Ritwik Das signs for Kerala Blasters | 16-Jul-20 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have announced the signing of 23-year-old Real Kashmir FC midfielder Ritwik Das for the upcoming season of the ISL. |
Mohun Bagan retains its iconic green and maroon colours in its logo and jersey following the ATK Mohun Bagan merger | 10-Jul-20 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan retains its iconic green and maroon colours in its logo and jersey following the ATK Mohun Bagan merger. |
AIFF invites bids for new clubs to join Hero I-League from 2020 | 06-Jun-20 | Nehal | AIFF has issued an invite to accept bids for new clubs from non I-League cities to join the Hero I-League from 2020 onwards. |
Indian clubs participating in AFC Club competitions in 2021 announced | 04-Jun-20 | Nehal | The following Indian clubs will participate in the AFC Club competitions in 2021: FC Goa, ATK Mohun Bagan and Benglauru FC. |
Chima Okorie, One of Indian Football’s greatest imports | 10-May-20 | Rahim | Africa’s contribution to our footballing history has been immense. While Ranti Martins, Yusif Yakubu and Odafa Okolie scored more goals, the greatest player to grace us from the continent was probably Chima Okorie. |
AIFF Technical Committee recommends the implementation of 3+1 rule after the 2020-21 season | 08-May-20 | Nehal | In accordance with current AFC regulations, the AIFF Technical Committee recommended the implementation of 3+1 (3 Foreigners+1 Asian) rule for all domestic league matches after the 2021 season |
Transfer Hullabaloo at East Bengal FC | 07-May-20 | Nehal | With rumours abound that East Bengal FC will follow their rivals Mohun Bagan into the ISL, there is a hub of transfer activity at the club for next season. |
Kerala Blasters replace the outgoing Eelco Schattorie with Mohun Bagan’s I-League winning coach Kibu Vicuña | 23-Apr-20 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have appointed Mohun Bagan’s I-League winning coach Kibu Vicuña as Head Coach to replace the outgoing Eelco Schattorie. |
AIFF League Committee: Mohun Bagan to be crowned 2019-20 I-League Champions, no relegation in the I-League | 18-Apr-20 | Nehal | AIFF League Committee Recommendations: Mohun Bagan to be crowned 2019-20 I-League Champions, no relegation in the I-League and a shorter 2nd Division League season |
Fear and Loathing in the I-League | 22-Mar-20 | Yuvraj Gurung | Since its inaugural edition in 2007, a total of 32 teams have participated in the I-League; 13 years later, their very existence is at stake! |
Mohun Bagan win the 2019-20 I-League | 10-Mar-20 | Yuvraj Gurung | Mohun Bagan AC will bid adieu to the I-League with a second title win. With four matches to play, the Mariners are 16 points ahead of their closest rivals. |
AIFF League Committee Meeting, February 11th 2020, New Delhi | 11-Feb-20 | Nehal | AIFF League Committee Meeting: Possible corporate teams in i-League, two teams might be promoted to I-League from 2nd Div, foreign nationals in Hero Elite League, 2nd Division Indian Women’s League discussed |
East Bengal FC appoint Mario Rivera Campesino as their new Head Coach | 31-Jan-20 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have appointed Mario Rivera Campesino as the new manager of the club and he replaces the outgoing Alejandro Menéndez. |
ATK and Mohun Bagan announce merger – to compete as ATK Mohun Bagan in next year’s ISL | 16-Jan-20 | Nehal | The owners of ATK FC – the RPSG Group have acquired a majority stake in Mohun Bagan AC – the 130 year old club which competes in the I-League. |
I-League 2019-20 Round 1 Roundup [30/11-04/12] | 04-Dec-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Churchill Brothers win big, while Gokulam Kerala fans are awesome. Chennai City begin their defense of the I-League with a win. Also, shaky cameraman on DSport and Round Glass Punjab FC |
Santosh Trophy star Jithin MS joins Gokulam Kerala FC | 22-Nov-19 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have wrapped up a deal for 21-year-old winger Jithin MS for the upcoming I-League season. |
I-League to start on November 30; 10 clubs approved for 2nd Division League | 25-Oct-19 | Nehal | The AIFF League Committee met in New Delhi today and announced that the I-League 2019-20 season will commence on November 30th. |
ISL handed AFC CL slot and relegated I-League gets the AFC Cup; I-League Winners to be promoted to ISL from the 2022-23 season | 14-Oct-19 | Nehal | The AIFF in conjunction with AFC have released a roadmap for Indian football today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at a conference which had I-League and Indian Super League representatives in attendance. |
Defender Amey Ranawade returns to FC Goa | 08-Sep-19 | Nehal | FC Goa have announced the signing of its former player and Mohun Bagan fullback Amey Ranawade for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
Shillong Lajong attacking midfielder Samuel Lalmuanpuia joins Kerala Blasters FC | 03-Sep-19 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters FC have signed 21-year-old attacking midfielder Samuel Lalmuanpuia from Shillong Lajong for the ISL 2019-20 season. |
East Bengal FC sign Spanish forward Juan Mera González | 24-Aug-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have wrapped up a deal for 25-year-old Spanish forward Juan Mera González from Segunda División B club SD Leioa for the upcoming season. |
Chennai City FC sign Spanish winger Adolfo Miranda Araujo | 24-Aug-19 | Nehal | The I-League champions Chennai City FC have signed 29-year-old Spanish winger Adolfo Miranda Araujo on a two-year-deal for the upcoming season. |
Minerva Punjab FC add winger Beikhokhei Beingaichho and forward Bali Gagandeep to their squad | 17-Aug-19 | Nehal | Minerva Punjab FC have announced the signings of former Bengaluru FC winger Beikhokhei Beingaichho and East Bengal FC forward Bali Gagandeep for the upcoming season. |
Minerva Punjab FC Transfer Updates: Brazilian winger Sergio Barboza Jr., Nigerian striker Orok Orok Essien, Sikkimese winger Sanju Pradhan and Nepalese goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong join the club | 10-Aug-19 | Nehal | Brazilian winger Sergio Barboza Jr., Nigerian striker Orok Orok Essien, Sikkimese winger Sanju Pradhan and Nepalese goalkeeper Kiran Chemjong join the club. |
Kerala Blasters sign Mohun Bagan midfielder Darren Caldeira | 07-Aug-19 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have announced the signing of 31-year-old Mohun Bagan midfielder Darren Caldeira for the upcoming ISL 2019-20 season. |
Northeast United FC add Assamese fullback Rakesh Pradhan to their squad | 07-Aug-19 | Nehal | Northeast United FC have signed 22-year-old Assamese fullback Rakesh Pradhan from Shillong Lajong FC for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
East Bengal FC sign Spanish forward Marcos Jiménez de la Espada Martín | 07-Aug-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have announced the signing of 33-year-old Spanish forward Marcos Jiménez de la Espada Martín for the upcoming I-League 2019-20 season. |
East Bengal FC sign Goa Pro League and Salgaocar FC star striker Ronaldo Oliveira | 05-Aug-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have announced the signing of Goa Pro League and Salgaocar FC star striker Ronaldo Oliveira on a three-year-deal. |
ATK sign East Bengal defender Salam Ranjan Singh | 04-Aug-19 | Nehal | ATK have announced the signing of 23-year-old Manipuri defender Salam Ranjan Singh from East Bengal FC on a free transfer for the upcoming ISL season. |
Gokulam Kerala sign fullback Sebastian Thangmuansang and goalkeeper Ubaid CK | 01-Aug-19 | Nehal | |
Kerala Blasters sign Malappuram-born midfielder Arjun Jayaraj from Gokulam Kerala FC | 31-Jul-19 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have signed 23-year-old Malappuram-born midfielder Arjun Jayaraj from Gokulam Kerala FC for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
Gokulam Kerala FC sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Pelissari | 30-Jul-19 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala have announced the signing of 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Bruno Pelissari for the upcoming I-League 2019-20 season. |
FC Goa sign Shillong Lajong defender Aibanbha Dohling | 27-Jul-19 | Nehal | FC Goa have announced the signing of 23-year-old Shillong Lajong defender Aibanbha Dohling on a two-year deal for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
Mohun Bagan sign defender Lalramchullova from East Bengal FC | 25-Jul-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC defender Lalramchullova has moved across town to join arch-rivals Mohun Bagan for the upcoming I-League season. |
Henry Kisekka returns to Gokulam Kerala FC | 22-Jul-19 | Nehal | The 29-year-old Ugandan forward Henry Kisekka is back at Gokulam Kerala FC after spending a season with Kolkata giants, Mohun Bagan. |
Minerva Punjab FC goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh moves to Delhi Dynamos FC on a free transfer | 19-Jul-19 | Nehal | Delhi Dynamos FC have announced the singing of 21-year-old goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh from Minerva Punjab FC on a free transfer for the upcoming ISL season. |
Minerva Punjab FC sign Churchill Brothers midfielder Dawda Ceesay and Nigerian striker Danjuma Ademola Kuti | 17-Jul-19 | Nehal | Minerva Punjab FC have announced the signings of the Churchill Brothers SC midfielder Dawda Ceesay and 20-year-old Nigerian forward Danjuma Ademola Kuti. |
Gokulam Kerala FC add defender Alax Saji, fullbacks Mohamed Salah and Ashok Singh to their squad | 12-Jul-19 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have on-boarded local talent with the signings of Alax Saji, Mohamed Salah and have also wrapped up a deal for the NEROCA FC fullback, Ashok Singh. |
I-League Goalkeeper of the Year Bilal Khan joins Kerala Blasters FC | 10-Jul-19 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters FC have announced the signing of 24-year-old goalkeeper Bilal Khan from FC Pune City. Bilal won the I-League’s “Best Goalkeeper” of the Year award and helped Real Kashmir FC to a third-placed finish in the 2018-19 season. |
Real Kashmir FC sign NEROCA FC winger Subhash Singh | 10-Jul-19 | Nehal | Real Kashmir FC have announced the signing of 29-year-old NEROCA FC winger Subhash Singh for the upcoming I-League season. |
AIFF Executive Committee Meeting: AIFF to send a letter to AFC requesting AFC Champions League slot for ISL | 09-Jul-19 | Nehal | The AIFF Executive Committee met today (July 9, 2019) in Delhi to discuss various issues including the request letter that the champions of Hero Indian Super League would get a berth for the qualifiers of the AFC Champions League. |
I-League clubs unwilling to lose AFC Champions League spot, send AIFF a roadmap for league football in India | 06-Jul-19 | Nehal | |
Jamshedpur FC add Jitendra Singh to their quiver full of Indian Arrows | 05-Jul-19 | Nehal | Close on the heels of on-boarding Narender Gahlot, Jamshedpur FC signed another teenage defender from Indian Arrows – Jitendra Singh. |
Gokulam Kerala FC sign veteran goalkeeper Lalit Thapa and attacking midfielder Lalromawia | 05-Jul-19 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have added 34-year-old goalkeeper Lalit Thapa and Chhinga Veng midfielder Lalromawia to their squad for the upcoming I-League season. |
AIFF Joint Statement with I-League clubs about the future of the league after the Executive Committee meeting on July 3rd | 04-Jul-19 | Nehal | Praful Patel, Kushal Das and Mr. Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League on Wednesday (July 3, 2019) met representatives of 10 Hero I-League clubs to dIscuss the future of the I-League. |
Jamshedpur FC sign 18-year-old Indian Arrows defender Narender Gahlot | 04-Jul-19 | Nehal | The 18-year-old Indian Arrows defender Narender Gahlot has signed a three-year deal with the ISL club, Jamshedpur FC. |
Goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunniyil signs for Kerala Blasters from Gokulam Kerala FC | 03-Jul-19 | Nehal | Kerala Blasters have signed Calicut-born goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunniyil from Gokulam Kerala FC for the upcoming ISL 2019-20 season. |
Delhi Dynamos FC defender Martí Crespí signs for East Bengal | 03-Jul-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have announced the signing of 32-year-old Spanish defender Martí Crespí from Delhi Dynamos on a free transfer. |
Mohun Bagan Transfer Updates: 11th July 2019 | 11-Jul-19 | Nehal | Alexander Romario Jesuraj joins on loan from FC Goa; Spanish midfielders Francisco Javier González Muñoz and Joseba Beitia sign on, and Lalramzauva Khiangte and Sheikh Faiaz make their loan deals permanent. |
NEROCA FC winger Malemngamba Meitei signs for Gokulam Kerala FC | 28-Jun-19 | Nehal | Gokulam Kerala FC have announced the signing of 27-year-old winger Malemngamba Meitei from NEROCA FC. |
I-League clubs release a joint statement, indicate legal action | 24-Jun-19 | Nehal | With the AIFF widely expected to declare the Indian Super League as the top tier league, I-League club representatives met in New Delhi today and issued a statement. |
Mohun Bagan sign Spanish forward Salva Chamorro, FC Goa’s Imran Khan and Nongdamba Naorem from Kerala Blasters | 21-Jun-19 | Nehal | |
Kerala Blasters FC sign 19-year-old forward Rahul KP from Indian Arrows | 21-Jun-19 | Nehal | A homecoming of sorts for Thrissur’s Rahul KP after the 19-year-old Indian Arrows forward penned a deal with Kerala Blasters FC. |
Real Kashmir FC sign English winger Kallum Higginbotham from Dunfermline Athletic | 18-Jun-19 | Nehal | Real Kashmir have signed 30-year-old English winger Kallum Higginbotham from Dunfermline Athletic – a club which competes in the Scottish Championship. |
East Bengal FC Transfer Updates: 15th June 2019 | 15-Jun-19 | Nehal | East Bengal FC have been on overdrive in the transfer market and have made a flurry of signings over the last month and a half. Here’s a look at the newcomers. |
Mumbai City FC sign midfielder Surchandra Singh from Real Kashmir FC | 13-Jun-19 | Nehal | Mumbai City FC continue to strengthen their Indian contingent with the signing of 25-year-old midfielder Surchandra Singh from Real Kashmir FC. |
Mumbai City FC sign 19-year-old defender Hmingthanmawia (Valpuia) from Aizawl FC | 11-Jun-19 | Nehal | Mumbai City FC have announced the signing of 19-year-old defender Hmingthanmawia (Valpuia) on a two-year contract from Aizawl FC. |
Mohun Bagan sign Spanish defender Francisco Morante Martínez | 06-Jun-19 | Nehal | Spanish defender Fran Morante is Mohun Bagan’s first foreign signing for the upcoming season under the new head coach José Antonio Vicuña. |
Mohun Bagan add a goalkeeper and a forward to their squad | 05-Jun-19 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan signed their former goalkeeper Debjit Majumder on loan from ATK and have also secured the services of the Gokulam Kerala FC forward, VP Suhair. |
Wayne Vaz trades the beaches of Goa for the hills of the Northeast | 04-Jun-19 | Nehal | Northeast United FC have signed the Churchill Brothers defender Wayne Vaz for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
Northeast United sign Ninthoinganba Meetei from Indian Arrows | 01-Jun-19 | Nehal | Northeast United FC have announced the signing of 17-year-old Indian Arrows attacking midfielder Ninthoinganba Meetei. |
ATK sign the Michael brothers and Irishman Carl McHugh | 29-May-19 | Nehal | ATK have announced the signings of Michael Soosairaj from Jamshedpur FC, Michael Regin from Chennai City FC and Carl McHugh from Motherwell FC. |
Indian Arrows midfielder Lalengmawia signs for Northeast United FC | 24-May-19 | Nehal | Northeast United FC announced the signing of 18-year-old Indian Arrows midfielder Lalengmawia for the upcoming Indian Super League season. |
Churchill Brothers appoint former Black Stars goalkeeper Edward Ansah as Head Coach | 17-May-19 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers moved to appoint their former goalkeeper and ex-Ghanaian international Edward Ansah as the head coach for the upcoming I-League season. |
Chennaiyin FC sign Edwin Sydney Vanspaul from I-League Champions Chennai City FC | 17-May-19 | Nehal | Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of 26-year-old midfielder/fullback Edwin Sydney Vanspaul from the 2018-19 I-League Champions Chennai City FC. |
AIFF imposes fine on I-League clubs for pulling out of Super Cup | 17-May-19 | Nehal | The AIFF has imposed a fine of 10 lakh rupees on Aizawl FC, Churchill Brothers, Gokulam Kerala, Minerva Punjab and NEROCA for pulling out of the Super Cup. |
Bengaluru FC sign Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Suresh Singh Wangjam from Indian Arrows | 14-May-19 | Nehal | Bengaluru FC have signed goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and the midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam from the AIFF developmental side, the Indian Arrows. |
José Antonio Vicuña appointed as the new head coach of Mohun Bagan | 11-May-19 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan AC have announced the signing of the Spaniard José Antonio “Kibu” Vicuña as the head coach for the upcoming season. |
I-League: NEROCA FC release a clutch of foreign players | 25-Apr-19 | Nehal | Following the Japanese midfielder Katsumi Yusa’s move to Chennai City, NEROCA FC have announced a raft of departures from the club. |
Getting Lost in the Great Indian Football Tussle | 12-Apr-19 | Nevin Thomas | The football fans in the country are caught in a classic Devil vs the Deep Blue Sea conundrum – who do we side with when both seem awfully corrupt? |
The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards | 13-Mar-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | We look back at some of the best (and worst) the 2018/19 I-League season had to offer. |
AIFF launch an inquiry into the Chennai City FC vs Minerva Punjab FC game | 13-Mar-19 | Nehal | The All India Football Federation have launched an enquiry into the Chennai City FC – Minerva Punjab championship decider after the match commissioner Balasubramanaiam raised concerns and indicated that the match was “not played in its true spirit.” |
Renedy Singh appointed as Head Coach of NEROCA FC | 13-Mar-19 | Nehal | The I-League club NEROCA FC announced yesterday that former Indian international Renedy Singh will be taking over as Head Coach at the Manipur-based club. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 20 [08/03-09/03] | 10-Mar-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC win their first-ever I-League championship with a 3-1 win over defending champions Minerva Punjab FC. East Bengal’s 2-1 over Gokulam Kerala saw them finish a point behind the league winners. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 19 [28/02-04/03] | 05-Mar-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC stumble against Churchill Brothers FC to give East Bengal FC a chance to snatch the I-League trophy away from the table toppers. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 18 [22/02-25/02] | 25-Feb-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC inched closer to winning their maiden I-League title after an emphatic win over Mohun Bagan, while their closest rivals East Bengal FC and Real Kashmir FC dropped points. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 17 [11/02-18/02] | 18-Feb-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Pedro Manzi scores five goals in two matches to keep Chennai City FC on top of the 2018/19 I-League table. |
I-League: Minerva Punjab FC part ways with Paul Munster | 08-Feb-19 | Nehal | Minerva Punjab FC have announced that the head coach and technical director Paul Munster has left the club citing personal reasons. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 16 [05/02-09/02] | 10-Feb-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC continues their reign at the top in the 2018/19 I-League season, while Churchill Brothers SC miss out on keeping pace at the top. |
I-League: FC Basel announce strategic partnership with Chennai City FC | 06-Feb-19 | Nehal | The Swiss club FC Basel have picked up a stake in Chennai City FC and will assist the club with grassroots development. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 15 [31/01-01/02] | 03-Feb-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Real Kashmir and Churchill Brother played out a 1-1 in Round 15 of the 2018/19 I-League season. The draw leaves both teams one point behind league leaders, Chennai City FC. |
Bengaluru FC: Chencho Gyeltshen moves to NEROCA FC on loan | 31-Jan-19 | Nehal | Bengaluru FC’s Bhutanese forward Chencho Gyeltshen will join NEROCA FC on loan till the end of the season. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 14 [25/01-30/01] | 30-Jan-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Real Kashmir has blown the 2018/19 I-League title race wide open. The top three teams are separated by two points. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 13 [14/01-19/01] | 20-Jan-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Pedro Manzi’s wonder-strike and a five-minute brace from Willis Plaza were among the highlights of Round 13 of the 2018/19 I-League season. |
I-League: How Floyd Pinto fixed the Indian Arrows: Tactical Analysis | 19-Jan-19 | Amrit | Floyd Pinto’s Indian Arrows are a very, very, very under-rated side. The common consensus is that they’re a walkover, but the current team has changed the narrative. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 13 [08/01-13/01] | 13-Jan-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Churchill Brothers FC striker, Willis Plaza continues to top the scoring charts of the 2018/19 I-League season. |
Aizawl FC appoint Stanley Rozario as Head Coach | 10-Jan-19 | Nehal | Aizawl FC moved to appoint former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan coach Stanley Rozario as Head Coach following the resignation of Gift Raikhan. |
Khalid Jamil replaces Sankarlal Chakraborty as Head Coach of Mohun Bagan | 08-Jan-19 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan have appointed Khalid Jamal as head coach to replace Sankarlal Chakraborty who resigned from the post on Sunday. |
Sankarlal Chakraborty resigns as Head Coach of Mohun Bagan | 07-Jan-19 | Nehal | |
Aizawl FC Head Coach Gift Raikhan submits his resignation | 07-Jan-19 | Nehal | Following Aizawl FC’s loss against Indian Arrows on Jan 5, Gift Raikhan has submitted his resignation to the Aizawl FC management team. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 12 [04/01-06/01] | 06-Jan-19 | Yuvraj Gurung | Pedro Manzi can’t stop scoring hat-tricks as Chennai City continue to stay on top of the 2018/19 I-League. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 11 [28/12-30/12] | 31-Dec-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC stay on top of the I-League, while Real Kashmir FC and NEROCA FC are three points behind. |
I-League Clubs form an association and threaten legal action against AIFF | 31-Dec-18 | Nehal | A press conference was held late last evening by the newly-formed I-League (Private) Clubs Association in Kolkata to protest against the apathy shown towards I-League by the AIFF, FSDL and Star Sports. |
What’s going wrong (but might be going right) at Mohun Bagan | 28-Dec-18 | Amrit | Sony Norde’s injury led to a blip in Mohun Bagan’s form until their recent tactical revival under Sankarlal Chakraborty – but there is still room for improvement. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 10 [19/12-23/12] | 24-Dec-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | Three points separate the top five teams after Real Kashmir FC ended Chennai City FC’s unbeaten run in the 2018/19 I-League. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 9 [14/12-16/12] | 17-Dec-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | East Bengal triumphs over Mohun Bagan in the Kolkata Derby. Chennai City FC remains on top of the I-League |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 8 [7/12-11/12] | 12-Dec-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | Big wins for Churchill Brothers FC and Real Kashmir FC in Round 8 of the I-League. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 7 [30/11-5/12] | 06-Dec-18 | Nehal | An unbeaten Chennai City FC hold fort at the top, Real Kashmir impress and East Bengal continue their free fall down the table at the end of Matchday 7. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 6 (23/11-25/11) | 29-Nov-18 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers’ Dawda Ceesay and Willis Plaza star in a shock defeat for Mohun Bagan at the end of Matchday 6. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 3 (4/11-7/11) | 08-Nov-18 | Nehal | At the end of Matchday 3, Chennai City FC move to the top of the table after beating Gokulam Kerala FC 3-2. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 5 (15/11-20/11) | 21-Nov-18 | Nehal | Chennai City FC extend their lead at the top of the table after winning another game away from home at the end of Matchday 5. |
Goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson terminates his contract with Chennai City FC | 16-Nov-18 | Nehal | Initial reports suggest there has been a falling out between the Australian goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson and Chennai City FC. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 4 (10/11-13/11) | 15-Nov-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | Braces galore and Chennai City go top of the table at the end of Matchday 4 in the I-League. |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 2 (31/10-3/11) | 04-Nov-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | |
I-League 2018/19 Roundup: Matchday 1 (26/10-28/10) | 31-Oct-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | Chennai City FC, East Bengal FC, and Shillong Lajong FC bagged three points each in the opening round of the 2018/19 I-League season. |
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Minerva Punjab FC | 28-Oct-18 | Nehal | A preview of defending champions Minerva Punjab FC ahead of the 2018-19 I-League season. |
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Mohun Bagan AC | 27-Oct-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | The Mariners are the favorites to win the league, and rightly so. They have the depth in the squad and a new man in charge. |
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Gokulam Kerala FC | 27-Oct-18 | Nehal | A preview of the Gokulam Kerala FC team this I-League 2018-19 season. |
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Indian Arrows | 26-Oct-18 | Nehal | A preview of the Indian Arrows team as they prepare to take on Chennai City FC in the I-League 2018-19 season opener. |
J&K Invitational Cup-2018: Real Kashmir FC and Minerva Punjab FC declared joint winners | 25-Oct-18 | Nehal | The organisers of Jammu and Kashmir Invitational Cup have cancelled the final and declared the finalists Real Kashmir FC and Minerva Punjab FC as joint winners. |
I-League 2018-19 Preview: Chennai City FC | 25-Oct-18 | Nehal | A preview of the Chennai City FC team this I-League 2018-19 season. |
I-League 2018‑19 Preview: NEROCA FC | 27-Oct-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | |
I-League 2018‑19 Preview: East Bengal FC | 27-Oct-18 | Yuvraj Gurung | |
Real Kashmir and Minerva Punjab to participate in the J&K Invitational Cup | 16-Oct-18 | Nehal | As part of their preparation/pre-season for the upcoming I-League season, Real Kashmir FC and Minerva Punjab FC will participate in the J&K Invitational Cup. |
Mohun Bagan sign Sony Norde for the 2018-19 I-League season | 12-Oct-18 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan have completed the signing of fan favourite Sony Norde for the upcoming I-League season. |
I-League: Indian Arrows will pay their home matches from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. | 10-Oct-18 | Nehal | The AIFF’s youth team Indian Arrows which plays in the I-League will be playing their home games at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar this season. |
I-League: 2018-19: Fixture List | 07-Oct-18 | Nehal | I-League fixtures are out! The league starts on the 26th of October with Chennai City FC taking on Indian Arrows. |
Churchill Brothers are back in the I-League | 20-Sep-18 | Nehal | Churchill Brothers’ prayer for ‘waiver of relegation’ from the I-League was finally answered as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to grant immunity from relegation for the 2018-19 season. |
Mohun Bagan AC fail to pay player wages yet again | 25-Aug-18 | Nehal | Mohun Bagan’s 2017/18 season ended around April 20 with the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Super Cup. But the club administration failed to meet three deadlines (March 15, April 15 and April 30) to pay three months worth of wages to the players. |
AIFF Begins Indian Club Licensing System For 2018-19 Season | 24-Aug-18 | Nehal | The Club Licensing administration of AIFF distributed the Club Licensing Application Pack (CLAP) today. |