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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Marajit Singh ruled out from the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers Against Oman and Quatar

  August 29, 2019    

Indian midfielder Marjit Kiyam has been ruled out from the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Oman and Qatar after suffering a broken arm injury during the training.
Amarjit Singh in action for the Indian national team

18 years old Indian youngster recently was part of Indian new boss Igor Stimac's 28 members squad. Now the question arises who will be the best replacement of Amarjit? although Stimac doesn't have huge back-up, possibly 23 years old Raynier Fernandes can make a wild card entry in the team.

India begins their campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers on September 5  against Oman, which will be held in the Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.

India's 27-men preliminary squad so far:
Goalkeepers
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Vishal Kaith.

Defenders
Rahul Bheke, Nishu Kumar, Pritam Kotal, Anas Edathodika, Sandesh Jhinghan, Narnder Ghalot, Sarthok Golui, Adil Khan, Subhasish Bose, Mandar Rao Desai.

Midfielders
Udanta Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Raynier Fernandes, Vinit Rai, Nikhil Poojari, Sahal Abdul Samad, Rowlin Borges, Brandon Fernandes, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashquie Kuruniyan.

Forwards
Sunil Chhetri, Balwant Singh, Manvir Singh.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

We're Prepared for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 qualifiers-Dangmei Grace

  August 28, 2019    

AIFF emerging women player of the year 2018-19, Dangmei Grace has concreted her place in the Indian women football team. The 23 years old forward is motivated enough ahead of the two friendlies against Uzbekistan.
Dangmei Grace

After a standout performance in the COTIF Cup 2019 in Spain, Indian Women team are fully charged. In the COTIF Cup, they lock horns against Villarreal CF and Spain U-19 National team.

"We fought hard in every game, especially the one against Spain. they are a great team in term of technique, as well as physically. We gave it our best efforts and created a number of chances," mentioned Dangmei Grace.
Indian emerging star thinks they are ready for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 qualifiers: "Looking back, it was a great experience and a massive boost with regards to our preparation for the upcoming AFC women's Asian qualifiers." again she added: "We are pushing our limits, and are keen to improve. The atmosphere in the team is great. We have been together for a number of months. Now we developed a great understanding among ourselves." 

Just before the AFC women's Asia Cup Qualifiers, Indian Women Senior team will lock horn against Uzbekistan on Thursday at the Yakkasary Stadium.

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No Spot for Hyderabad FC in any AFC Competition

  August 28, 2019    

FC Pune City has been replaced by Hyderabad FC after their owners have withdrawn their interest and shut down their franchise. After a huge financial setback Pune City Fc owners Wadhawan group decided to rule out. Although the junior team will still be operational.

The new franchisee would not be able to take part in any AFC tournament for the net two years.
According to the AFC (Article 13.A.4), its notified that there is a must two years waiting period for a new team to qualify for AFC competition.

Article 13.A.4 
The membership and/or the contractual relationship mush have lasted at the start of the Licensing process at least two consecutive years. Any alteration to the club's legal form or company structure (including, changing its headquarters, name, club colours, or transferring stakeholding between different club/entities) in order to facilitate its qualification on sporting merit and/or it's receipt of a license is deemed as an interruption of membership or contractual relationship (if any) within the meaning of this provision.

The topper of the ISL will be handed over the ticket for the AFC competition but Hyderabad Fc has to wait for more two years.
ISL season 6  will be kick-off on the 20th October 2019.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

CK Vineeth signs for Jamshedpur FC

  August 26, 2019    

The 31-year old Kerala Blasters midfielder
CK Vineeth signs for Jamshedpur FC for the upcoming season . In his football career he achieve many think like I-League and Federation Cup .
    The midfielder, who often works as a winger, joined Man of Steel after refining his loan at Chennaiyin FC. CK Vineeth has been trading with the Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters, Prague United and Chirag Kerala for seven years during his professional life.
CK Vineeth 

    He has scored 52 goals in 203 appearances for clubs across all competitions. Of late, Vinith has gained the reputation of a super option because of his ability to make an immediate impact off the bench.
      The midfielder is keen to don the colors of Jamshedpur and create memories at Furness. He will want to add the unfinished ISL trophy to his cabinet after a failed attempt with Kerala in 2016.

  

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Doru Issac impressed by the performance of Indian U15 team

  August 25, 2019    

In the sixth edition of the SAFF U15, the Indian U15 team had begun their competition with a comfortable win by trashing Nepal 5-0. And now Indian U15 continuing run with 7-0 Victory over Bhutan.
Doru Issac during a press meeting

Bibiano Fernandes's boys are in the top form, who had already returned from an exposure tour which is paying them right now, Today on the first minute India lead through Taison Singh's goal then India led by another three-goals by Sidharth (9', 25' ) and Singson(23'). In the second half, they also netted another three goals through Taison Singh(59'), Issac(86'), and Renedy Meetei(89'). Bhutan also got few chances but couldn't find the net.
The technical director of AIFF Doru Issac also presented in the Kalyani Stadium Kolkata, he is very impressed by the young player and he thinks this player can do some miracle in the International stages.
"We need to emphasize that at the golden age, the most important thing is the game. We need them to play, you know, U-8, U-10, U-20.  For me, this golden age is the priority to build up the football in India. It's the same when you build a house or a stadium, without a solid foundation you can't build it. all of us are pleased about this and we hope to double the participation compared to last year and the important thing is for the boys to discover their passion for the game." Indian national team TD Doru Issac told after the India U-15 SAFF Cup match.

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Mohunbagan and East Bengal were slowly withdrawing their support

  August 25, 2019    

I-LEAGUE VS ISL
After a sudden absence in Delhi of both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal the co-owner of Minerva Punjab give a statement to social media that they are not impressed by how the Kolkata clubs were run...

Syndicate of six I-League clubs fighting against All India Football Federation (AIFF) has seen big gaps, Ranjit Bajaj, co-owner of Minerva Punjab, took to social media site Twitter to comment on Mohun Bagan and East Bengal officials from Minerva Punjab with Aizawl FC, Gokulam Kerala and Churchill Brothers are the only active members of  the association of protesting clubs against the AIFF.
Earlier in the week, it was understood that Mohun Bagan and East Bengal were slowly withdrawing their support after the representatives of both clubs were missing from a meeting in New Delhi.

  

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

"Dheeraj Singh should play in Europe"- Bundeshliga's goalkeeping globetrotter

  August 24, 2019    

Indian rising star Dheeraj Singh recently joined Indian Super League (ISL) side ATK a five years deal. Dheeraj came in the public eye when he was been scouted for the U-17 Indian team and he became the star after playing three group match in U-17 FIFA world cup 2017 under Luis Norton De Matos.

A standout professional former FIFA confederation player Lutz Pfannenstiel, who has been previously scouting players for Hoffenheim in the meantime he brought the club to Indian state Mizoram to play some games and finds some new talents where he first met Dhiraj Singh.

"I know Gurpreet (Singh), I think he is a decent goalkeeper and I think he can play for a smaller European club. Subrata Paul was a top-level player for many years, someone who carried himself. Nawaz (Mohamad) and Dheeraj (Singh), for a U-17 team, were very good goalkeepers. There wasn't much difference between the German and European goalkeepers (U17 level). I enjoyed working with them, they were exceptionally Talented."

"Nawaz is very athletic but a bit short, Dheeraj has the hight and can play in Europe but he needs to be stubborn. If he stays in the Indian League for a few more years, He wouldn't come out (Europe) any more, that is a fact. At 19 20 years of age, you need to get out."

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Mariners are very optimistic on Vicuna

  August 23, 2019    

Although the Spanish boss is confident about his team's performance, he is not intimidating opponents before the final. "Gokulam is a good team, they have good players," said Vikuna in Gokulam Kerala. The last game they played in different forms.
Vicuna 

  It will be a dream start to the Spaniard’s campaign if Bagan can cross the Gokulam Kerala hurdle on Saturday and bring home their 17th Durand Cup title.Because  Antonio Vicuna is just six matches old at Mohun Bagan.
 Though Mariners are very  optimistic on their own coach.Now to see what happened in the final.  

  

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Indian Women's team all set to face Uzbekistan

  August 22, 2019    

Indian Women senior team all set to take on Uzbekistan in their upcoming international friendly in order to prepare for the AFC Women Asian Cup2022 Qualifiers.
Indian Women team in action

In recent days Indian women did splendid jobs, they jump up to six places in the FIFA world ranking to 57th place and conclude COTIF Cup at third place.

 A 29th member squad will play two international friendly against Uzbekistan at the Yakkasary Stadium, Tashkent on August 29th and September 2.
Indian football team Tweeted from their Tweeter handle.

29th players list 

 Goalkeepers
M.Lingthoigambi Devi, Aditi Chauhan, Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Archana A, E.Panthoi Chanu

Defenders
Ashalata Devi, Sweety Devi, Jabamani Tudu, Michel M.Castanha, Y.Papki Devi, Shruti Keramal, Samiksha, A.Komal Kumari

Midfielders
Sangita Basfore, Sanju Yadav, Indumathi Kathiresan, Ranjana Chanu, Manisha, Ritu Rani, Ratnabala Devi, Grace H. Lalrampari.

Forwards 
Anju Tamang, Bala Devi, Dangmei Grace, Anuskha Samuel, Renu, Daya Devi, Roja Devi, Sandhiya Ranganathan.

Now only time will tell how this preparation helps the Women's team in AFC women Asian Cup 2022 qualifiers.

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The Blue Tigers left Qatar after taking home Oman, to face the Asian champions in Doha on September 7.

  August 22, 2019    

The Blue Tigers left Qatar after taking home Oman, to face the Asian champions in Doha on September 7.
   Igor Stimac the Indian head coach has drawback his squad to 28 players for upcoming 2022 FIFA world cup qualifying campaign games in September 2019.
Indian football team

With the rise of Amanjit Singh, it becomes increasingly difficult for the ATK's people to hold their place in the national set-up as Pranay Haldar was considered surplus rather than needed.
    Strikers Farooq Chowdhury and Jobbie Justin were also given the boot.  The team is currently training in Goa.
 The Blue Tigers left Qatar after taking home Oman, to face the Asian champions in Doha on September 7.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

East Bengal nudge out, Mohun Enters into the Duran final

  August 21, 2019    

 An unforgettable day for the football fans where two Kolkata Giant one (Mohun Bagan) gets into the final another (East Bengal) crashes out.
East and Mohun players after the semifinal

The 10 men put up an effective fight but settle with loss, East Bengal stretched only to lose in the penalty shootout 2-3 after finishing the extra time with a 1-1 draw.

East Bengal Graffer Alezandro puts up question on the low referring skills, also he encourages his teammates I have to congratulate my team as we managed to keep Gokulam Quiet for 33 minutes with one man down. My impression is that the penalty changed the game. It was a clear penalty though." He said in the post-match analysis.

Again he added " I think we have been better. At 1-0 we were controlling the game. In the second half, the intensity was less. After 1-0 we should have been score one more. we worked hard and ran a lot." said the former Real Madrid B boss.

Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan steals the game with most of the possession against Real Kashmir. The story was quite similar to the previous game, East Bengal concedes one goal in the injury time and the game went to extra-time, the same story repeats in the second game Real Kashmir also scored in the 93rd minute which stretched to the extra time. But the twist came here when Mohun Bagan back into the lead in the 92' Suhair finish in the net which came from Gonzalez and in the 112' same story repeats.

Mohun Bagan Moved to the Durand Cup Final after long ten years, where they will face Gokulam Kerala on 24 August 2019.   

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Subroto Cup 2019 kicks off will held on 20th August at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium,

  August 20, 2019    

Asia's largest youth football tournament The Subroto Cup 2019 kicks off  will held on 20th August at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. In the sub-junior U-14 category match, between Reliance Foundation School (RFS) and Jharkhand, Reliance Foundation School emerged victorious defeating Jharkhand by 4 goals to 1 in Pool A.
   At the opening ceremony, held at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, Air Marshal PP Bapat VSM, Air Officer-in-charge-Administration & Vice Chairman, Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) was the Chief Guest.
   
In the hole match RFS looking more organized of the two teams. They got an early lead with the help of Sanathoi Singh in the 4th minute. Sanathoi scored another in the 22nd minute to double the lead for his team. In the 23rd minute, the gap was further widened by a goal from Srijal Rai.Jharkhand hinted towards a comeback as a goal just at the brink of the half-time by Akash Hembram narrowed the gap to 3-1. With the start of the second half, it was a similar story. Though, the half didn’t see many goals a 38th minute goal by Aditya Dhingra was the final nail in the coffin. The match ended with Reliance Foundation School winning the game 4-1.

  

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Pre-Match analysis : East Bengal Vs Gokulam Kerala Fc

  August 20, 2019    

Two most impressive teams of Durand Cup will face off each other East Bengal and Gokulam Kerala Fc on Wednesday. Two I-League sides scored the most no of goals in the group stage, Gokulam Kerala Fc is on the top by scoring 11 goals and East Bengal is next to Gokulam by scoring 10 goals. 
East Bengal and Gokulam Kerala will face the first Durand Cup semifinal 

Team News 

 East Bengal
The Red and Golden brigade is in the top form after winning three matches in the group matches of Durand Cup 2019. They began their competition with a 2-0 win over Army XI, in the second game their standout performance clinched a win over the reserve team of Jamshedpur Fc 6-0. But the real test came in the tournament for East Bengal when they faced the reserve side of Bengaluru Fc although they win over the match by 2-1.
East Bengal had no injury ahead of the big match, they last played against the BFC reserve last week, although they had a CFL match against BSS Sporting club on August 17 which has been postponed by the request of Army.

Key player-  Bidyasagar Singh

 Gokulam Kerala FC
Like East Bengal Gokulam Kerala Fc also won all the group matches, and scored 11 goals most by any team.
Gokulam has their Trinidadian striker Marcus Joseph, who already scored 8 goals in the tournament so far, who is the original threat to East Bengal.
GKF already recruit Brazilian midfielder Bruno Pelissri from the ISL side Chennaiyin FC. Though he didn't start yet due to fitness issue, he is all set to take the charge against East Bengal in the semis.
Key Players-  Marcus Joseph, Bruno Pelissri

 Match Information-

Match Details - East Bengal Vs Gokulam Kerala FC

 Venue- YBK (Saltlake Stadium), Kolkata

 Date- 21 August 2019

 Kick-off - 3.00 pm IST

 Live stream- Star sports 3, Hotstar, Addatimes

 Can the former Real Madrid B boss Alejandro overcome the hurdles to book the first place in the Durand Cup Final?

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Monday, August 19, 2019

The Delhi Dynamos winger is set to sing in with Viking FK for one and half year.

  August 19, 2019    

The Delhi Dynamos winger Lallianzuala Chhangte has already travelled to Norway to complete his medical ahead the sing in with Viking FK for one and half year.
 Yes the dreams comes trouth. He join the Indian National Team camp for the upcoming world cup qualifiers a little later than his other team-mates.   

 Chhangte, who has been a part of  ISL side Delhi Dynamos since 2017, could well play in the latter half of the upcoming ISL season despite his impending move to Norway.

  

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India to host SAFF U-15 Championship

  August 19, 2019    

The sixth edition of SAFF u-15 championship 2019 is going to held at Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata.
five South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) members are participating in this tournament which is going to start from 21st August 2019.
Indian U-15 team after winning the SAFF Cup in 2017

India needs to settle with the SAFF members like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka to back the championship again after 2017.

SAFF U-15 Championship Fixture
21st August- India Vs Nepal (12.00 pm IST)
21st August-Sri Lanka Vs Bhutan (3.00pm IST)

23rd August - Bhutan Vs Bangladesh (12.00pm IST)
23rd August- Sri Lanka Vs Nepal (3.00 pm IST)

25th August - Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka (12.00pm IST)
25th August- India Vs Bhutan (3.00 pm IST)

27th August-India Vs Sri Lanka (12.00pm IST)
27th August- Nepal Vs Bangladesh (3.00 pm IST)

29th August - Bhutan Vs Nepal (12.00pm IST)
29th August - India Vs Bangladesh (3.00pm IST)

Final
31st August- Group winner vs Group runners up (3.00pm IST)

Indian full squad
GoalKeepers-
Aman Kumar Sharma
Mohit Singh
Ayush Deswal

Defenders
Paogoumang Singson
Shameek Caine Vas
Ranjan Soren
Amandeep
Pritam Meetei Sorokhaibam
Anish Mazumder
Helen Nongtdu

Midfielders 
Satvik Sharma
Sibajit Leimapokam
Maheson Tongbram
Renedy Yumnam
Aula Siba Prasad
Teison Singh Loitongbam
Ratanbi Singh
Chaphamayum
Yoihenba Meitei Sukham
Amosa Lalnundanga

Forwards
Himangshu Jangra
Sridarth Nongmeikapam
Shubho Paul
Issac Zomuapunia
The Indian U-15 team will be under the guidance of Bibiano Fernandez
SAFF U-15 Championship will be streamed on MYCUJOO TV.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Indian Football: Sunil Chhetri on Igor Stimac's style of play

  August 18, 2019    

Indian National Football team is all set for their biggest endeavours FIFA Worldcup Qualifiers next month. Indian National Team will begin their preparatory camp in Goa on Monday.
Sunil Chhetri in action for the Indian National team

Indian Boss Igor Stimac had to face some unexpected loss during his initial days, but he showed some glimpse of finding new talent. The Croatian graffer had invested his time into the youngsters, whom he gave the chance, they didn't disappoint him.

Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri praise the Coach for giving chances to young stars he said: "He was a footballer and understands, he encourages the player to pass the ball, ask for the ball. That's why the likes of (Anirudh)Thapa and Sahal (Abdul Samad) are in the team."

"We are still learning the process, but even in the losses in the Intercontinental Cup, the silver lining was that we could match opponents till defensive errors took the game away from us. That day we get it, we will be very strong and play beautifully too," Indian Legend Chhetri also said in an interview.     

Indian skipper thinks Indian player are really enjoying their game and coach has given them full liberty to play their natural talent, he added: " I think the players are enjoying this freedom, and I like the way the coach gives confidence to everyone. It means the first XI can't get complacent." 

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

Indian football transfer: Seityasen Singh signs for Kerala Blasters

  August 17, 2019    

ISL Side Kerala Blasters (KBFC) pleased to announce a landmark signing for the upcoming season 2019-20, Indian international joins the Yellow Brigade.
Seityasen Singh during the ISL auction 

 Satyasen, 27 years old Manipuri an esteemed player in international and national level, joining KBFC from the club NorthEast United(NEUFC). He started his career for I-league side Royal Wahingdoh in 2011, he has been part of ISL first time in 2015 for NEUFCand then he played for Delhi Dynamos Fc in 2017. He also called up for the national duty in 2015 and he served the nation several times.

Being a part of Kerala Blasters Fc is a new challenge which I'm prepared to take up. My only aim would be the results and I will give in my best to support the team to achieve the goals of the club." Satyasen said after his joining the ISL side.

"I'm happy to have Seityasen Singh on the board, who can play on both right and left-wing. Though predominately right-footed, he also has the ability to use the left, even while shooting. Moreover, Seityasen Singh has impressive speed and 1:1 skill which can bring some creativity on the wings of this year," KBFC boss Elco Schattorie said on the joining of Seityasen Singh . 

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Indian Football: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is nominated for Arjun Award 2019

  August 17, 2019    

Arjun awards are naturally given to recognize outstanding achievement in sports by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Indian international and Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is been nominated for the Arjun Award 2019.
Gurpreet during the practice season  

The newly formed selection committee for a sports award, after the meeting held on August 16 and 17 the 12 panellists nominated Gurpreet Singh Sandhu alongside Indian international cricket player Ravindra Jadeja and 17 others.

Gurpreet is the only footballer in the nomination for the 2019 Arjun Award, Gurpreet is a standout player for his Club and his Nation. Recently he won ISL title for his club BFC and he leads India in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 for one match.

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Friday, August 16, 2019

First Indian Woman football star join Canadian top club Manitoba Bisons Soccer

  August 16, 2019    

Big days for Indian women football, Dalmia Chhibber is now officially the only Indian to play for Canadian top division club Manitoba Bisons Soccer popularly known as U and M.
Dalmia Chhibber during the practice season.

Former Indian national women team captain Dalima Chhibber's landmark sign in announced by the Canadian side  Manitoba Bisons Soccer on Thursday by their tweeter handle.
The official announcement of Dalmia's sign in 

Chhibber is a well known International who called up for the national duty from 2016 and caped 47 times and out of she scored 12 goals in the Senior level women's team. She started her professional club career for Indian women's league side Pune City Fc in 2016 then she moved to India Rush Fc in 2017-18.

"I'm very excited to welcome Dalmia to Canada, The Uof M and our Bisons Women Program," said Bisons head coach  Vanessa Martinez Lagunas, she also thinks this is the best ever recruit in this season, that will impact on the team performance.

Meanwhile, Dalima Chhibber is also very happy to join Manitoba Bisons Soccer she also added: "I chose U of M because it has a great faculty with professors who have done some amazing research work."

Congratulation and good luck to Dalmia Chhibber for her upcoming season.

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Indian ISL team Kerala Blaster is going to talks with UCL champion

  August 16, 2019    

Indian ISL team Kerala Blaster is going to talks with UCL champion Red Star Belgrade.Now to see how many time needed for the official declaration.Not only the Indian club,both parties have had initial discussions over a specific form of partnership that will benefit both sides.

  During the paper work , it was categorically mentioned that the tie-up shouldn’t just be a deal on paper, but a mutually beneficial relationship for both team. Things are moving at a swift pace and if everything goes as planned,  Red Star Belgrade could also buy a stake in the ISL outfit.
Red Star Belgrade is a Serbian club.This club won UCL in 1991.

  

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Indian Football Transfer: Chennaiyin Fc signs Dutch striker Leroy George

  August 16, 2019    

Chennaiyin Fc was looking for a best-attacking winger and their search is over now, they found their best solution, CFC signs Netherland International Leroy George. George was in the radar of CFC in the last couple of weeks as they determined to sign him and after the transfer done there is a sign of relief in the CFC squad.
Leroy George in action for A-League club Melbourne Victory

After Roy Krishna and Dario Vidosic, another A-League top player joins ISL, this time for ISL side Chennaiyin FC. Leroy George the Dutchman had a standout performance in the A-League and UAE Pro League last two seasons.

32 years old Dutchman made his debut for Utrecht in 2006, where he made 73 appearances and scored 8 goals, but he spent his precious time for A-League top division club Melbourne Victory in 2017 and he played a major role for his team to win the championship, reason for that he honoured s the Victory Medalist in 2017-18. In the last year, his boot was roaring for the UAE club Baniyas.

He called for his national duty in 2007  for the first time for Netherland U-20 team, on the very next year he also called up for the U-21 team.

Hope Leroy George become the key factor in Jhon Gregory's team.       

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

AFC informs AIFF to restructure Indian Football within 2021-22 season

  August 15, 2019    

AIFF has already asked for three more years to reconstruct Indian Football crisis, The crisis is none other than a unified league.
The Indian football team for the AFC Asian club 2019 

Six I-League clubs Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Gokulam Kerala, Minerva Punjab, Chennai City Fc, Aijwal Fc had sens a letter to the governing boy of FIFA to intervene in the ongoing tussle, previously they also aksed PMO to take action on it.

Meanwhile, FIFA stands with AIFF, the world governing body of football requested those concern I-league clubs to work closely with AIFF.

Whereas the AIFF secretary Kushal Das also mentioned Indian football under financial crisis they need money to revive Indian football.
"We are looking at all possibilities to organise a unified league with a relegation system. But there are issues financial and organizational. It is not rocket science that we need money to save Indian Football",  Kushal das said.

In the meantime, FIFA also stands with AIFF "It is clear that numerous aspect of the recommendations that still require further consideration prior to them being implemented," said Mattias Grafstorm, FIFA's acting deputy secretary.

Now the governing body of Asian Football Confederation(AFC) has asked AIFF to reconstructed Indian football league within the upcoming season 2021-22, but AIFF wants three more seasons to reconstruct it.

AFC wants to merge the league from the next season for that reason they also have some plans about the league like, first AIFF has to declare ISL as the top division league of in India in this season onwards. from the upcoming season 2021-22, there will be relegation and promotion in te top tier league. 
 

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Mohun Bagan Vs Cal Custom

  August 14, 2019    

After a big win against ATK in Durand cup Bagan's can't find there 1st win in CFL. After a unexpected defeat to Peerless again Bagan lost his point in CFL by draw with Cal Custom.
Though Mohun Bagan takes lead in 21 minutes but they did not takes the lead till end.In 90th minutes Custom takes the score in level. The Bagan's fans opinion is the muddy ground in the reason of the draw .Because the Spanish played did not comfortable with that type of ground. Gonzalez Munoz score in favour of Bagan and Stanley score in favour of Custom.

 Both the team finish their game with 10 player. Because L.Kima(MB) at  62 minutes and Debayan Saha(CUS) at 82 minutes got the red card.

  

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Indian Transfer news: Minerva Punjab Signed former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Player

  August 14, 2019    

Minerva Punjab was suffering a lot for the absence of an attacking midfielder. They also looking for the best solution and now the wait is over, I-League side Minerva Punjab has signed former East Bengal, Mohun Bagan player Beikhokhei Beingaichho.
Beikhokhei Beingaichho is in action for BFC

The Mizo midfielder has been on the radar of Minerva Punjab since a couple of weeks, and they determined to add him to strengthen their squad. As the transfer gets over there is a sign of relief on the Minerva Punjab squad.

28 years old Mizo player the IFA academy graduate who played for different clubs like East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru Fc. In 2017 he signed for Mohun Bagan and played only five games in the CFL and hr injured in the meantime, since then he was club less.

"The wait is over.I'm ready and happy to be joining Minerva Punjab Fc. I thank everyone who believed in me and never gave up pushing me beyond the line. I thank my agents when the thing wasn't going right. I promise to work hard and achieve everything the comes my way." said the former Mohun Bagan player.

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Indian Football Transfer : Milan Singh Joins NEUFC

  August 12, 2019    

The Highlanders made a cut by joining of their homecoming boy Milan Singh for the upcoming season of ISL. The club officials announced his signing through a video on their official page on Monday.
Milan Singh(front) in a tough tussle against Gerson Vieira (back)   

27 years old Manipuri Player made a come back to his old team, last time he joined in the inaugural season of ISL in 2014, on loan from Shilong Lajong.

Milan became graduate from Tata Academy before joining East Bengal in 2010. On the same year, he made his professional debut and scored one goal on his first-ever official match against Delhi United in the Durand Cup.
Milan in action for Kerala Blasters in 2017

Milan also played for different ISL and I-League clubs like DSK Shivajians, Delhi Dynamos, Kerala
Blasters and Mumbai City Fc. Milan join come on the squad from Mumbai City Fc.

Milan represented the country in six matches for the U-23 team and once for the senior team in 2017. This dynamic central midfielder who might become the best recourse for the new coach Robert Jarni. 

   

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Sunday, August 11, 2019

Mumbai will host AFC Women Asian Cup 2022

  August 11, 2019    

The D.Y Patil Stadium Mumbai will host AFC Women Asian Cup 2022.
Indian Women football team in action

In recent days, Indian women football team has remarkably grown, in the month of June this year they jumped six places to 57th in the FIFA ranking.

AIFF bid for continental Championship but AFC asked all the bidders to select one city to host the championship, AIFF chose D.Y Patil Stadium Mumbai.

This stadium has a vast record of hosting big games like the Group stage and Semifinale of U-17 FIFA World Cup 2017. Indian National Football Men team also played so many games in this stadium like in the last year they lift the first-ever Intercontinental Championship. D.Y Pato; stadium also hosts the final of Inaugural season of ISL in 2014.
D.Y Patil Stadium Mumbai

D.Y Patil stadium is a world-class stadium though it needs some modification until AFC gives the green signal.

Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and  Taipei (Taiwan) are the competing cities. 

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Saturday, August 10, 2019

Transfer News: Mohun Bagan signed Daniel Cyrus

  August 10, 2019    

To strengthen the feeble defence of Mohun Bagan, Daniel Cyrus is been called up. I-league side Mohun Bagan officially confirmed him through their website on Saturday.
 Daniel Cyrus in action for TT against Cuba

Mohun Bagan's defence shows their feeble condition in the Peerless and ATK match, which create a full of confusion and worry among the team officials and coach. To strengthen their defence Daniel Cyrus was on the radar of Mohun Bagan for a couple of weeks. Now his sign creat a sign of relief in the whole squad.

28 years old Carribean Cyrus made his debut for Fc Santa Rosa in 2010, but most of his time he spent for the TT top tier club W Connection in 2012, where he spent 5 seasons. The major breakthrough came to his life when he joined the Chicago Fire in 2015 on loan.
Not only in TT, but he also has the experience in playing in the soil of the USA, Honduras, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. His first-ever experience playing on Asian soil was in 2014 when he joined Vietnam side Hanoi Fc.
Undoubtedly his addition to the team will definitely boost the team, now let's see what he can bring for the team.

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FC PUNE CITY ARE SET TO ANNOUNCE THEIR RELOCATION TO HYDERBAD

  August 10, 2019    

 FC Pune City the Indian Super League franchise have announced their intention to relocate to Hyderabad, waived rumours suggesting that the club is set to shut down.

PUNE CITY

Since a couple of days, social media was abuzz with the news that FC Pune City is set to shut down after financial troubles have been clouding their management. That the club has not paid its staff and players has been in the news for a while at this moment on Monday they officially post on twitter that"is not winding up its operations" but is "looking at relocating to a new city".
Rumour mills suggest that a franchise based in Hyderabad is set to join the ISL for the upcoming season and going by Pune's statement, the two might be connected.

  

  

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Transfer News: NEUFC extended contracts with Federico Gallego

  August 10, 2019    

ISL side NorthEast United retained one of their most effective midfielders. The Highlanders extended the contract with Uruguayan midfield maestro Federico Gallego.
Federico Gallego after scoring against DDFC

29 years old Uruguayan made his debut for Sud America in 2010, then he joined multiple clubs like Argentinos Juniors, Comunicaciones. 2017 was the best time for his career he joined Uruguayan premier league side, Liverpool, where he appeared 11 times. In 2018  he joined ISL side NEUFC on loan from Urugian premier division club Boston River. 

Federico Gallego had a stunning season with NEUFC last time where he scored  4 goals with 5 assists in 20 appearances, most of all he scored in his first-ever official game.

" Not only is Federico one of the most talented players to play for the club, but he is also one of the most professional individuals I have ever come across. His commitment to the team and his teammates is remarkable. We are delighted that he has recovered fully and that he is back  where he belongs - at Nort East United." Priya Runchal Executive director of NEUFC said during an interaction with the media.
Federico Gallego in action for NEUFC in 2018

" The support from the management and the fans after the injury has been overwhelming. I loved playing in India last year, and look forward to joining my teammates for the pre-season and prepare fr ISL 6."  Gallego said after his contract extension. 

Now let's see can he bring NEUFC's first-ever ISL trophy?  

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Friday, August 9, 2019

Mumbai City FC announce a big sing

  August 09, 2019    

Mumbai City FC announce a big sing of former Tunsia national team forward Amine Chermiti. Though Amine plays as a striker but he can play as  winger too.He can play anywhere in the front three .He is a left footed striker.
In the age of 31 he played for many clubs around the world. He started his sport's career at JS Kairouan. In the year of 2006 he signed for Etoile Sahel and stayed there for 2 year with a good performance.After that he played for a German club Hertha BCS. He was loaned to Ittihad Jeddah for one year in 2009.
 Amine Chermiti. 

In 1010 he joined FC Zurich and he stayed 5 year. He played more than 100 matches including Champions League & Europe League.In 2016 He played Ligue 1.
Chermiti has scored six goal in 35 senior caps for the Tunisian national team.He has scored goal in African Cuo of Nations.
   

  

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Delhi Dynamos renamed as Odisha Fc

  August 09, 2019    

Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos faced difficult economic hurdles in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Delhi. They are likely to change their home Venue to Kalinga Stadium Bhubaneswar.
Official logo of DDFC

Two times ISL semifinalist Delhi Dynamos also searched for a different venue in Delhi and Hyderabad but Government of Odisha has welcomed them, they are highly interested in the idea of having a home venue of ISL.

Kalinga Stadium has a capacity of 15000, who has already hosted an ISL home game of Jamshedpur Fc in 2017 December. This stadium is also the venue of Hero Super cup in 2018 and 2019.
DDFC 2018-19 season  squad

IFN  had come to know from a very genuine source "In the five years of ISL, Stadium attendance never improved, so the club owners had decided to move Bhubaneswar." From now on ISL franchise Delhi Dynamos will be count as Odisha Fc.

Changing the pitch may help them to win their first-ever ISL trophy.

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

MOHUN BAGAN VS ATK

  August 08, 2019    

Mariners back in the flows of  win by defeat ATK by 2-1.In the 1st half both of team get couple of chance to broke the deadlock. the 1st goal comes out by the corner kick of Joseba and Morante give the perfect finish of the corner kick Bagan got the lead 1-0 at the 34 minutes. In the beginning of 2nd half  the 2nd break through comes in the favour of Bagan and Bagan got the lead of  2-0. This time Joseba score his own goal at 53 minutes.After that  AKT try to back the game but the Bagan defence stop the all intention ATK score only one goal at 78 minutes this time Ashish Pardhan score the goal at the favour of ATK.
Fight to grab the ball

Goal celebration of  Mariners
  

  

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

MOHUN BAGAN PREPARING FOR NEW DERBY

  August 07, 2019    

             After the unexpected defeat to Peerless Bagan's coach Kibu Vicuna have decided to analyse the hole think why they loos the match. Before the big match against ATK this loss is not a good think for Mariners.After a winning start to their season in the Durand cup against Mohammedan Sporting,the defeat against peerless came as a shock for the club loyalists.

Kivu & Chullova during the practice 

             After the shocking mach result Vicuna said" It was a surprise for everybody. We did not expect such a result in this match. It was a difficult match ,we lost first half it self . We gave the opponents a lot of space. We knew how  dangerous Kromah can be and prepared accordingly.We didn't do well.we weren't the best team when when we won three days ago and we weren't the worst team today."
            Mariners trying to overcome their fault in the defense. Because in the second half of the match Bagan wants to play attacking football in this cause the defense goes more down to the first half. After the video analysis Bagan's coach tried to overcome the fault but how much he do this is the big questions.
Though they defeat Mohammedan Sporting in Durand cup in 1st match.It won,t be easy to lose ATK.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

East Bengal's new Goal Machine

  August 06, 2019    

After outclassing Jamshedpur by 6 to nill East Bengal officially announced their new striker Marcos Jimenez Martin.
East Bengal signed Marcos Jimenez Martin

To fill up Enrique's place East Bengal and Quess management have roped Marcos Jimenez Martin since a couple of weeks. Finally, East Bengal announces their striker on today evening, who is 33 years old Segunda Division player who has scored 110 goals in 299 games.

Marcos Jimenez Martin has started his professional career in 2004 for La Sale, his hight always give him a special advantage on the field.

Not only in Spain, but he also has experience in playing Hongkong, but India is completely a new challenge for him.

Although he has been confirmed by East Bengal still there is no green signal from Indian Embassy Spain, they still need more time to settle the matter.

undoubtedly his addition on the team will strengthen their squad. 

     

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Monday, August 5, 2019

NUFC all set to appointed Igor Stimac's friend as their head coach

  August 05, 2019    

50 years old Croatian International, played alongside Indian National coach Igor Stimac's in 1988 FIFA World Cup for Croatia who finished third.
Robert Jarni as a coach of Croatia U19

Former Real Madrid and Juventus player Robert Jarni who has been appointed as the head coach of ISL side NUFC. Before coming to India he was serving Croatian U19 team since 2017.

North East United have been without a coach since the Dutchman Elco Schattorie moved to Kerala Blasters, Under the Duchman's coaching, the Highlanders went to Playoffs first time in the 2018-19 season.     

NUFC team management previously signed Khalid Jamil a couple of weeks ago, as their, Asst Head coach. NUFC also signed few Indian players Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Soram Poirei, and they also retain players like Souvik Ghosh, Pawan Kumar, Rupert Nongrum. but the foreign player's spots are still vacant, hope Robert's sign will help to sign good players in future who can lead the team to reach their First ever ISL trophy. 

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Indian National Coach Stimac Announce 34 men squad

  August 05, 2019    

After giving chances to every player in the Kings Cup and Intercontinental Cup, National coach Igor Stimac finalize his 34 men's preliminary squad for the upcoming 2022 football world cup qualifiers camping.
Indian Football team under Igor Stimac

The Blue Tigers will lock horn with Qutar in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which will be host in Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Guwahati on September 5.

Ther is no huge suspense in the squad apart from Michel Soosairaj who lost his place and Ashique Kuruniyan makes a come back after his recovery from an injury.

Full Squad-

Goalkeepers- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Vishal Kaith.

Defenders-  Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Nishu Kumar, Anas Edaothodika, Sandesh Jhingan, Nadender Ghalot, Sarthok Gouli, Anwar Ali (Jr), Adil Khan, Salam Ranjan Singh, Subhasish Bose, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Mandar Rao Desai.

Midfielders-  Udanta Singh, Nikhil Poojari, Anirudh Thapa, Raynier Fernandes, Vinit Rai, Sahal Abdul Samad, Amarjit Singh, Pronoy Halder, Brandon Fernandes, Lalianzuala Changte , Halicharan Narzari, Ashique Kuruniyan.

Forwards- Balwan Singh, Jobby Justine, Sunil Chhetri, Farukh Chowdhury, Manvir Singh.




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Saturday, August 3, 2019

Former East Bengal Captain joins Minerva Punjab

  August 03, 2019    

After selling Minerva's 50% stake to Round glass sports PVT Ltd Ranjit Bajaj has Signed former East Bengal captain for the upcoming I-League season 2019-20.
Sanju Pradhan(left) join Minerva Punjab

Sikkimese winger 29 years old Sanju Pradhan was a heartthrob in Kolkata while playing for East Bengal and ATK. Minerva Punjab roped him since last few weeks after completing the transfer there is a huge relief in the Punjab side.

Sanju has started his senior career in 2006 for Air India, but Indian football team came to know about his since 2008 when he joined East Bengal and became the most popular player among the fans. He played 70 games where he scored 10 goals. He was also the part of the first ISL winning side ATK.

He was serving ISL side Mumbai City Fc in the last season. Hope he will help his team to win I-League once again.

Sanju's presence in the team will definitely strengthen the attacking side of Minerva.   

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Friday, August 2, 2019

Kibu Vicuna Pleased with first win

  August 02, 2019    

Mohun Bagan had begun their Durand Cup 2019 campaign with a win against their rival Mohammedan S.C by two to nill. Mohun Bagn's new striker Spaniard Salva Chamorro seal the deal for the Green and Maroon.
Mohun Bagan players applauding their fans

Mohun Bagan graffer Kibu Vicuna has been pleased by the gameplay and performance by the mariners, he added: " I want to congratulate all the supporters who came to the stadium tonight. It was a fantastic atmosphere in the stadium. I think we started very well, the team enjoyed the ball. It is true that for us the match was a little bit important because it was the first match. I hope in the next games we are going to get fitter physically. we knew we have many things to improve and will talk in the dressing room, but we saw many positive things tonight." Kibu Vicuna mentioned in the post-match analysis in Kolkata.   

Four Spaniards same style of play and tactics works for the mariners, despite the win, some aspect to develop for the improvement ." with the, even in the second half, we played in a defensive position. we had the ball, but didn't have to go to the opponent's goal to score.we concede two chances to Mohammedan, which for me were both fouls." Kibu vicuna explained what will be developed in the squad and in the gameplay as well.   

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Pre Analysis : East Bengal Vs Army Red

  August 02, 2019    

East Bengal is all set for their opening game in the 129th edition of DurandCup, where they hold the title of a most successful team in the history of this competition along with their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal both won this competition 16th times each.
East Bengal Vs Army Red

The Red and Golden are gearing up for their first match against Army Red on Saturday.

Team News

 East Bengal-
The Red and Golden had a disappointing season last time, they lose to Chennaiyan Fc in the I-League. Their Performance in the CFL was not at par last season but the only good thing happened to them their graffer Alejandro Mendez who founds many talents like Jobby Justine, Chullova, Ralte and many more.

Before this season started, they lose so many players like Jobby, Chullova, Jhony Acosta and now East Bengal is settling with only local youth talents like Pintu Mahato, Abhijit Sarkar.

East Bengal wants the service of  L.Ralte, Kashim Aidara and Borja Perez in the defence line, and Pintu Mahato, L.Ralte, B.Haokip and Abhijit Sarkar is been in the charge of midfield and forward line.

East Bengal graffer Alejandro Mendez added, " we are really unhappy with the fixture, but we are here not for practice we are here to play and win matches."  Mendez told in the pre-match conference in Kolkata. 

Army Red

Army XI who is now renamed as Army Red football team is not a professional team but they are a tough challenge for every team. Army Red only appeared six times in this tournament but they lift the trophy in the year 2005.

Form

 East Bengal -W, W, W, D, D

 Army Red- W,W,W,L,D


Match Information-

Match- East Bengal vs Army Red

Venue-East Bengal Ground

Time- 3.00 Pm IST

Live stream- Addatime App,  

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

What will be East Bengal's fate after Quess Part ways ?

  August 01, 2019    

Yesterday East Bengal celebrate their centenary, but a most unexpected piece of news came just before the cemetery celebration, Quess Chairman Ajit Issac unofficially announced their way out of the club.
Quess East Bengal Logo

Here what Ajit Issac Chairman and MD of Quess Corporation confirmed in an interview during the cemetery celebration "We Invested in East Bengal club, we had a three-year investment horizon there, so this is the second year. we already started talking to our other relevant stakeholders to monetize these assets. we have also been talking to a few possible investors. so, it will take some time. we are confident that by the end of this season, we will most probably not be there in that club."   

Eventually, Quess invested heavily last season in East Bengal and they bring Spaniard Alejandro Mendez and some big names from Spain like Borja Gomez Perez, Martin Crespi, who helped the team to become the Runners up I-League last Season.
 
Now the question arises how it will affect East Bengal? The technological provider Quess bought a 70% stake in the club and became the controlling power of the club. Now if Quess sell their stake to other company will it be fruitful for East Bengal or will they invest in East Bengal like Quess does?

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