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ISL-10 | Chhetri returns as BFC looks to get back to winning ways

BFC hopes to get back to winning ways vs East Bengal in ISL. Sunil Chhetri's return will help, but Suresh Wangjam and Naorem Roshan are suspended. East Bengal is better placed, with Cleiton Silva in top form. Carles Cuadrat returns to BFC, hoping to go back a winner. Both teams…

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AFC Cup | Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Maziya

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, reigning ISL champion, looks to switch to AFC Cup relying on attack & defence efficiency. Maziya S&RC, Maldives Super Cup winner, presents strong credentials. Both teams depend on form & merit of international recruits. Winner of group progresses to inter-zone semifinals. Keen contest as sides look…

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ISL-10 | Blasters confident against Scott Cooper’s Jamshedpur

Kochi's Nehru Stadium to host Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters FC in ISL. Scott Cooper (Jamshedpur FC) envies Blasters' fan support, but believes rain could be a great leveller. Frank Dauwen (Blasters) brushes away concerns, while Adrian Luna (Blasters) expects a difficult match, but is confident of a win with…

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Odisha FC look to make it two wins in a row in ISL

After suffering a humiliating 0-4 loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their debut AFC Cup group league match at home last week, Odisha FC returned stronger in their Indian Super League (ISL) opener against Chennaiyin FC to register a 2-0 win.

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Kochi’s Nehru Stadium is a recipe for disaster, feels AFC general secretary John

Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is home to Kerala Blasters, the most popular club in the Indian Super League. Despite the amazing atmosphere, AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John believes the stadium is a recipe for disaster. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure, including security, and the stadium's…

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Mohun Bagan not to take ISL debutants Punjab FC lightly

KOLKATA: Juan Ferrando's Mohun Bagan SG kick off their Indian Super League title defence with a home match against newly-promoted Punjab FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, having already hit the ground running with promise and potency.

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ISL preview: Odisha ready to restart season with ISL after AFC Cup rout

Having endured one of their worst starts to the season with a 0-4 thrashing by Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their debut AFC Cup game two days ago, Odisha FC (OFC) would like to hit the refresh button quickly as they take on Chennaiyin (CFC) FC in their opening game…

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ISL-10 | Kerala Blasters begins with a bang to brush away bitter memories

Bengaluru FC's opener in the Indian Super League against Kerala Blasters ended in a 2-1 loss. An own goal by Keziah Veendorp and a smart move by Adrian Luna saw the Blasters take the lead. Bengaluru's consolation goal came late in the game, but the Blasters' defence and goalkeeper Sachin…

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Stronger and longer version of the ISL kicks off today

ISL opens 10th season; Indian team under-prepared for Asiad match vs. Bangladesh; AIFF & FDSL need better comms for sport to thrive; Mohun Bagan, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa & Odisha look strong; tight battles expected.

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Blasters and Vukomanovic paying the price for an emotional decision

Kerala Blasters' coach Ivan Vukomanovic gestured for his players to walk off the pitch in a controversial move. This led to a 10-match ban, ₹5 lakh fine, and ₹4 crore fine for the club. To make matters worse, the club had to temporarily shut down its women's team due to…

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After abrupt end, Kerala Blasters & BFC eye a fresh start in ISL

KOCHI: The two lead protagonists of the playoff drama last season, Kerala Blasters’ coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri, wouldn’t be in the dugout when the two teams square off at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday night.

The Times of India

Let the ball do the talking as ISL kicks off with Blasters hosting Bengaluru FC in Kochi

KOCHI: The Indian Super League is entering a decade of existence. While the league that was introduced to give a major facelift to Indian football has partially succeeded in its endeavour, controversies have been its constant companion. Kerala Blasters’ decision to walk off the pitch midway through their playoff game…

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Odisha FC ready to embark on continental sojourn vs Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Odisha FC (OFC) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are familiar foes as clubs competing in the national league and tournaments. But when the Indian Super League (ISL) sides lock horns in their opening AFC Cup (south zone) Group D match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening,…

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Navi Mumbai: Thousands of students, activists, celebs clean up mangroves for Indian Swachhata League

NAVI MUMBAI: Thousands of youngsters, students, activists and also celebrities undertook the mangroves clean-up drive as part of the nationwide Indian Swachhata League (ISL). At Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai, nearly 1000 citizens recently participated for the removal of trash from the coastal mangroves area, while in Navi Mumbai, over…

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MCC ropes in youth for cleanliness drive under Indian Swachata League

Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) launched a drive to involve youth in making the city garbage-free. Participants formed a human chain to spread the message of keeping the city clean. The Indian Swachhata League is a Central govt. initiative to involve youth in making cities garbage-free. 4,000 cities are taking part…

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Igor Stimac: No training session before China game, we will give tactical preparation on flight

India's football team coach Stimac has no time for training ahead of Asian Games opener vs China. He'll use travel time for tactical prep. He'll decide if senior players Chhetri and Jhingan will play, with an eye on World Cup qualifiers. Squad lacks fullback, so wingers may fill in. Players…

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Chhetri only notable face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac's status not known

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant coach Juan Ferrando not pleased with under-reporting of Ashique’s injury

Juan Ferrando, head coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giant, accused AIFF of suppressing facts by under-reporting Ashique Kuruniyan's injury. Ferrando said the injury will upset team's plans and he hopes to make Mohun Bagan SG the first team to retain the ISL title. Carles Cuadrat, coach of East Bengal, is…

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Many coaches have the tendency of not preferring Indian forwards because of some fake pressure: KBFC coach Ivan Vukomanovic

Kerala Blasters HC Vukomanovic believes ISL coaches face fake pressure to sign foreign strikers, ignoring Indian talent. Blasters have always promoted Indian players, and hope to break their unlucky streak in the ISL finals this season. Vukomanovic is serving a 10-match ban for the controversial BFC match forfeiture.

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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

India's hopes for Asian Games football dim as clubs, AIFF fail to reach agreement. Senior players Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu likely to miss out. Sports Ministry granted special exemption for teams to participate, but inexperienced squad expected. June FIFA rankings gave hope for better things ahead.

The Times of India

No Chhetri, Jhingan, Gurpreet for Asian Games

AIFF forced to pick new-look team for Asiad as ISL clubs refuse to release players

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With ISL on schedule, India coach Igor Stimac gets just two weeks for Asian Cup

PANAJI: The Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off as scheduled on September 21, despite a late request from All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey to delay start by 10 days so that India can field a strong side at the Asian Games 2023.

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No delay in ISL start as FSDL rejects AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s deferral plea

FSDL rejects AIFF plea to delay ISL start; tournament to begin on Sept 21 as planned. #ISL #AIFF #FSDL #AsianGames #Football

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King’s Cup 2023: A litmus test to find India’s next striker after Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri's 39-year-old age and goal-scoring ability has India's national team dependent on him. Robin Singh, a former No. 9, believes Ishan Pandita, Manvir Singh and Rahim Ali can provide a solution. Stimac is looking for a replacement ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the King's Cup 2023…

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