New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has strongly condemned alleged racist behaviour during a recent Indian Super League (ISL) clash, reiterating its strict stance against discrimination and confirming that the matter has been referred to its Disciplinary Committee for investigation.The controversy emerged following an ISL match between Kerala Blasters FC and Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, where a viral video appeared to show a fan directing…
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Kochi, March 30 (IANS) It’s been 3,654 days since the Indian men’s national team last played in Kochi. The wait of 10 years and two days for the Kerala faithful will come to an end when the Blue Tigers take on Hong Kong, China, in their last Group D clash of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. On March 29, 2016, a Sandesh Jhingan header had put India ahead against Turkmenistan, but the visitors responded with a couple of second-h…
Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19 champions Bengaluru FC have appointed Spaniard Pep Munoz as their new head coach, with a contract running until the end of the 2026-27 season. Munoz will take charge of the first team as the club looks to continue competing at the highest level.Munoz has great experience of coaching. He has previously worked within FC Barcelona’s youth setup with Barca U19 and Barcelona B, and has also spent time in China with Qingdao Huanghai and Sh…
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Pol Moreno and Dejan Dražić scored a goal each as FC Goa posted a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club to secure their first victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Friday.The victory provisionally lifted FC Goa to the top of the table with four points from two matches, while Mohammedan are yet to score their first after their first two games.Moreno opened the scoring in the 4th minute, and their a…
Jamshedpur, Feb 13 (IANS) As the Indian Super League (ISL) returns to Jamshedpur after nearly a year, Jamshedpur FC has unveiled its 28-player squad for the upcoming season. Shield-winning coach Owen Coyle is once again leading the team, which will host nine key home matches at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.The Men of Steel will kick off their ISL season on February 15 at JRD Stadium against Mohammedan SC, signalling what many hope will be a strong turnaround. Following the Super Cup campaign, the…
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans’ second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign. With nearly 400 career appearances, Noguera brings considerable experience and pedigree to Chennaiyin FC, having enjoyed a long and successful career across Spain, England, Azerbaijan, and India.Upon joining Chennaiyin FC, Noguera said…
Kochi, Jan 26 (IANS) Three-time finalists Kerala Blasters roped in French star player Kevin Yoke on Monday ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League 2025-26 (ISL), which will commence on February 14. Yoke was plying his trade in Super League 2 in Greece, where he made nine appearances for PAE Chania. The 29-year-old French international attacker, born 23 June 1996 in Clamart, France, primarily operates as a left winger but is equally capable on the right flank, offering versatility across the fr…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The much-awaited new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to commence on February 14, Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.The league was in limbo ever since the talks between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF broke down, and the two could not decide on the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with AIFF to operate the Indian Super League. FSDL refused to start the 2025-26 edition at the usual time …
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) City Football Group (CFG) has divested its shareholding in Mumbai City FC, returning the Indian Super League (ISL) side to full control of its founding owners.”Mumbai City FC (the Club) can confirm that City Football Group Limited (CFG) has divested its shareholding in the Club. The founding owners will assume full control of the organisation moving forward,” the club said in a statement posted on X.CFG’s exit comes at a precarious moment for Indian football, with th…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Former India men’s team physio Patrick Farhart has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as Global Head of Science and Medicine, a franchise official told IANS on Wednesday.Besides LSG, Farhart will also join its sister franchises, the Durban Super Giants in SA20 and the Manchester Originals of The Hundred.”Patrick Farhart will join LSG and its sister franchises as their Global Head of Science and Medicine from today. His work will start from the upcoming SA20 season for the…