indian-super-league

Level of Football Leaves a Lot to be Desired in Indian Super League

 October 2, 2016   R K Gupta

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The third season of Indian Super League football got underway on October 1, 2016 with home side North-East United FC taking on Kerala Blasters FC in the inaugural game. Earlier, the 2016 season was given a rousing start with a glittering opening ceremony at Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. While Bollywood divas Jacqueline Fernandez and […]

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ISL and I-League

Does the merger of ISL and I-League bode well for the country?

 April 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to revamp the country’s footballing structure, by merging both I-league and Indian Super League (ISL) by 2018. However, the governing body is not terming the association a merger as it is looking to change several nuances within its administrative hierarchy as well. AIFF General Secretary Kushal […]

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Chennaiyin FC 2015

Chennaiyin FC Snatch 2015 Hero ISLTrophy From FC Goa in a Dramatic Final Finish

 December 21, 2015   R K Gupta

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It was as close to pure thrill as one could conjure. The first half was goalless but the last 35 minutes saw five goals coming in a flurry. After 89 minutes of regulation time, Goa literally had the ISL 2015 Trophy in their bag as they led 2-1. But Chennaiyin FC snatched the most unlikely […]

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Chennaiyin FC 2015 ISL

Chennaiyin FC Fought From the Brink to Reach 2015 Hero ISL Final

 December 20, 2015   R K Gupta

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On November 18, when Chennaiyin FC lost 1-2 against Atletico de Kolkata in their away game at the Salt Lake Stadium, they slid to the bottom of league table. It was Chennai’s second loss against the defending champions after the 2-3 home defeat in the inaugural match of the new season. Later, Chennaiyin FC suffered […]

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Indian Super League Football 2015

Stage Set for Two-Legged Semifinals in Indian Super League Football as League-Phase Ends

 December 10, 2015   R K Gupta

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On Sunday December 6, the last league game of 2015 Hero Indian Super League was played at Delhi between Delhi Dynamos and FC Goa. The two teams had already cemented their places in the Final Four but Goa’s thrilling 3-2 win afforded them the top-spot finish ahead of Atletico de Kolkata. Chennaiyin FC were third […]

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With 5 Weeks Gone in 2015 Hero ISL Goa Sit Pretty at the Top but League Still Wide Open

 November 16, 2015   R K Gupta

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At the end week no.5 in the 2015 Hero Indian Super League, four teams have played 9 matches out of 14 and four others have finished 10. In a compact league of just 8 teams, even the last 3-4 games can make decisive difference although, FC Goa are table toppers at this stage with 15 […]

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Hero Indian Super League

Mumbai Lose to Kolkata as FC Goa Regains Top Spot in the 2015 Hero Indian Super League

 November 6, 2015   R K Gupta

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As Mumbai City FC players get ready for an away-game against Delhi Dynamos on Friday November 6, the disappointment of their 1-4 home loss to Atletico de Kolkata last Sunday would be still fresh in their minds. Mumbai’s drubbing by ATK has hurt the team more because it came soon after three consecutive home victories […]

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ISL Standings

Sunil Chhetri’s Hat-Trick Takes Mumbai to Second Place Behind Pune in ISL Standings

 October 30, 2015   R K Gupta

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After losing their first three matches in 2015 Hero Indian Super League, Mumbai City FC were at the bottom of the League Table last week. But victory in the next three games at home has catapulted them to the second place. It all began with their match against Delhi Dynamos on Wednesday October 21, when […]

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ISL

FC Pune Goa and Delhi Dynamos Having Great Time after Three Weeks of 2015 ISL Season

 October 24, 2015   R K Gupta

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The 2015 season of the Hero Indian Super League is entering the fourth week with each team having already played at least four matches out of fourteen. While no predictions are possible at this stage, the championship leaderboard shows FC Goa on top with 10 points earned from five matches. Second and third-placed Pune and […]

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ISL Second Season

Kolkata Begin Title Defense with a Win Over Chennai as ISL’s Second Season Gets a Stylish Start Amid Huge Fanfare and Impressive Opening Ceremony

 October 4, 2015   R K Gupta

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The second season of Hero Indian Super League, ISL could not have had a more euphoric start than the one at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata began their 2015 campaign on a winning note by defeating hosts Chennaiyin FC in front of 30000 spectators, peppered with industrial […]

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