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Jeakson Singh, the heart of Kerala Blasters’ midfield, looks to return the love of Manjappada with an ISL title

Jeakson Singh, a 22-year-old Indian midfielder, is unfazed by opponents and evades challenges to make tough plays look easy. He credits his father for introducing him to football and joining the Chandigarh Football Academy for molding him into the player he is today. He joined Kerala Blasters in the Indian…

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Mumbai, Kerala look to build on unbeaten starts

MUMBAI: After spending a considerable amount of time on the road over the past fortnight, Mumbai City will certainly be buzzing when they walk out onto the Mumbai Football Arena pitch for their first home fixture of the season against Kerala Blasters on Sunday.

The Times of India

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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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

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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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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.

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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…

The Times of India

Bitterness out of their mind, Blasters take on Bengaluru in the ISL opener

Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC face off in the season-opener of the Indian Super League. Blasters have pushed away bitterness from last year's playoffs walkout and have new players, while Bengaluru has lost some players, including Sunil Chhetri, to the Indian team. Both teams are looking to make the most…

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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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AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

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Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Indian football has reached a crossroad it had come to, 14 years ago, before the Nehru Cup 2009, when first-division (then I-League) clubs had refused to release players for National Camp. This time, the clubs are from Indian Super League and the competitions at hand are the U-23 AFC Asian…

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Kerala Blasters FC extends goalkeeper Sachin Suresh’s contract till 2026

.Kerala Blasters FC extends contract of goalkeeper Sachin Suresh till 2026. Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, praises Sachin's consistency, skill, and temperament. Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos, and Marko Leskovic join team. Prabir Das, Jaushua Sotirio, and Naocha Singh begin initiation. Ajsal, Jaseen, Yoheinba, and Roshan join camp from Blasters Academy. Blasters…

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Sahal Abdul Samad leaves Kerala Blasters to join Mohun Bagan Super Giants

Kerala side get Kotal in return

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East Bengal rope in Gill brothers

KOLKATA: Two brothers playing for the same team together is a rear phenomenon in world football. Come this season, a pair of siblings can play a key role in carrying the hopes of East Bengal FC.

The Times of India

Kerala Blasters take walkout battle to CAS

PANAJI: Kerala Blasters have not paid the fine for their walkout against Bengaluru FC during the stipulated two weeks and have told the All India Football Federation (AIFF) that they are appealing the sanctions with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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‘Pathetic’: how Kerala men’s walk-off brought their women’s team to a halt

Hefty fine imposed on Indian club for forfeiting a playoff game came at a price for their women’s side and has sparked anger

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Kerala Blasters pulling the plug on their women’s team raises eyebrows

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Kerala Blasters to temporarily stop its women’s team’s activities

Days after the All India Football Federation rejected the Blasters’ appeal against the Rs. 4 crore fine for its walkout in an ISL playoff match against Bengaluru FC in March, the club’s management announced on Tuesday that it was temporarily stopping its women’s team’s activities following the huge financial blow.

The Times of India

Kerala Blasters temporarily shuts down women's team after men's side fined by AIFF

NEW DELHI: In a disappointing development for women's football in the country, Kerala Blasters have announced the temporary shutdown of their women's team due to financial difficulties. These financial challenges have emerged as a consequence of the sanctions imposed on the club following the men's team's walkout during an Indian…

The Times of India

Gokulam Kerala FC face threat of losing their home base in Kozhikode

KOCHI: Days after kids attending Kerala Blasters’ selection trials were denied entry into the training ground at Panampilly Stadium in Ernakulam by the Ernakulam District Sports Council authorities, another prominent football club in the state, Gokulam Kerala FC, are facing a similar experiencing in Kozhikode. Two-time I-league champions, Gokulam, have…

The Times of India

Super Cup: BFC in semis after draw with Blasters

KOZHIKODE: It was the first meeting between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC after the former's controversial walkout in ISL playoff earlier this year. Going into the game, both teams had a chance to advance to the semifinals of the Super Cup and fans were hoping for a cracker of a…

The Times of India

Sreenidi Deccan upset Kerala Blasters 2-0 in Super Cup

KOZHIKODE: When the Super Cup draw was announced, all the talk revolved around the Group A clash between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC on April 16. But in just two matches, the third team in the group that flew under the radar, I-League runners-up Sreenidi Deccan have emerged as the…

The Times of India

Super Cup: Kerala Blasters start in style

Kerala Blasters made an impressive start to their Super Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over I-league winners Roundglass Punjab FC in a group A tie at EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode on Saturday. Blasters' skipper Dimitrios Diamantakos (41 pen), Nishu Kumar (54) and Rahul KP (90+4) found themselves on the…

The Times of India

Kerala Blasters offer apology, only regret from coach Ivan Vukomanovic

KOCHI: Kerala Blasters on Sunday issued a public apology for their walkout in the ISL playoff match against Bengaluru FC last month. However, team head coach Ivan Vukomanovic hasn’t mentioned anything about his decision to lead his team off the pitch in his carefully worded statement but has expressed regret…

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