English Premier League 2014 - coverage

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

Dortmund attack probe: Germany detains suspect with Islamist background

A man of Islamist background has been detained by German investigators...

Who is behind Dortmund bus blast? Islamist militants or Neo Nazis?

German investigators are looking into the possibility that explosions...

Thu, Mar 9, 2017

'India has a fast-growing football scene'

Former France defender Mikael Silvestre, who played for Indian Super League...

Mon, Mar 6, 2017

ISL club Chennaiyin FC and coach Materazzi part ways

Materazzi guided Chennaiyin to the title in the second season as they...

Thu, Feb 2, 2017

ISL: Marcelinho threatens legal action against Delhi Dynamos

Marcelo Leite Pereira, the Golden Boot winner of Indian Super League 3, has...

Tue, Jan 3, 2017

For Kerala, ISL 3 finale was bigger than Euro 2016 final

Hero ISL received, in its third edition, a total viewership of 216 million...

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

ISL to be main league from next season, hints AIFF

In its bid to restructure the country's football, the All India Football...

Sun, Dec 18, 2016

Atletico Kolkata down Kerala Blasters in penalties to win 2nd ISL title

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned Indian Super League champions for the...

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

ISL PHOTOS: Kerala shoot out Delhi to set up final against ATK

Kerala Blasters strode into the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) after...

Wed, Dec 14, 2016

PHOTOS: 10-man Kolkata hold Mumbai goalless to enter ISL final

Atletico de Kolkata, reduced to ten men from the 43d minute, reached the...

Sat, Dec 10, 2016

ISL: ATK rally past Mumbai City 3-2 in dramatic first leg semis

Iain Hume struck twice as former champions Atletico de Kolkata rallied to...

Sat, Dec 3, 2016

Mumbai finish on top after playing goalless draw vs Delhi

Mumbai City FC ended their League engagements with a goalless draw against...

Fri, Dec 2, 2016

ISL: ATK-Pune play out goalless draw

Atletico de Kolkata were guilty of missing too many chances and were held to...

ISL 2016 final to be played in Kochi

Kochi is all set to host the Indian Super League finale on December 18.

Drogba's charity cleared of fraud but may have misled donors

A charity set up by Ivorian football star Didier Drogba to help children in...

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

ISL: FC Goa edge Chennaiyin in nine-goal thriller

Young Indian player Sahil Tavora struck twice, including a last-gasped...

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Kerala Blasters' coach Coppell questions ISL's objective

Questioning Indian Super League's basic aim, Kerala Blasters FC coach Steve...

Sun, Nov 27, 2016

ISL: Marcelo tricks as Delhi wallop Goa 5-1

Brazillian striker Marcelo Pereira scored a brilliant hat-trick as Delhi...

Sat, Nov 26, 2016

ISL: NorthEast hold Chennaiyin 3-3 in dramatic match

NorthEast United scored in the final minute of the added time to hold...

Fri, Nov 25, 2016

ISL: Kerala Blasters down Pune, back in reckoning for semis

Kerala Blasters put themselves back in the semi-finals race as they brushed...

Wed, Nov 23, 2016

ISL: Mumbai seal maiden semis berth after beating Chennai

Table toppers Mumbai City FC qualified for the semi-finals of the Indian...

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

ISL: Misfiring Chennaiyin rally to hold Kolkata

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC rallied from one-goal deficit to play out...

Sat, Nov 19, 2016

ISL: Forlan tricks as Mumbai thrash Kerala 5-0

2010 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan struck a brilliant...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

ISL: Pune stun Delhi in a 3-2 win

Delhi Dynamos suffered a shock 3-4 defeat at the hands of Pune City FC in a...

Zambrotta reckons hosting under-17 World Cup good for India's future

The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner and Delhi Dynamos coach says 'ISL can also...

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

ISL: Hume's last minute goal helps ATK hold NorthEast

Canadian striker Iain Hume proved his worth once again as he scored a last...

Wed, Nov 16, 2016

ISL: Mumbai City FC hold Goa to goalless draw

FC Goa have made their life difficult for themselves after being held to a...

Tue, Nov 15, 2016

ISL: Chennaiyin back in reckoning after 2-0 win over Pune

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC snapped their five-match winless streak as...

Sun, Nov 13, 2016

ISL: 10-man Dynamos rally in enthralling draw vs Kolkata

Delhi Dynamos maintained their unbeaten run at home despite playing the...

Fri, Nov 11, 2016

ISL: 10-man FC Goa snatch dramatic win over NEUFC

FC Goa struck late to floor NorthEast United FC 2-1 for their first home win...

ISL: Undisciplined FC Goa mired in a new row

Indian Super League side FC Goa have been slapped with a fine of Rs 4,40,000...

Wed, Nov 9, 2016

ISL: Malouda stars in Delhi's 4-1 drubbing of Chennaiyin

Former France and Chelsea star Florent Malouda scored twice, inspiring Delhi...

Sat, Nov 5, 2016

ISL: Mumbai FC regain top spot with 1-0 win over NEUFC

Mumbai City FC defeated NorthEast United FC by a 1-0 margin to go atop the...

Fri, Nov 4, 2016

ISL: Delhi Dynamos go on top after beating Kerala Blasters

Delhi Dynamos finally broke their winless streak at home as they struck...

Thu, Nov 3, 2016

ISL: Goa condemn Pune City to the bottom of the table

FC Goa secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Pune City to climb up from...

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down NEUFC to top table

Atletico de Kolkata produced a gritty performance as they scored twice in...

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

ISL: Delhi have record draws after stalemate against Pune

Delhi Dynamos dominated the proceedings but yet again played out a draw in a...

Thierry Henry on ISL, Wenger, Pep

'You have to have a good coach to direct you on the right path.' 'I had...

Wed, Oct 26, 2016

Henry keeps date with Kolkata

Mecca of Indian Football, Kolkata had a date with French football superstar...

Tue, Oct 25, 2016

ISL: Forlan strikes as Mumbai snap ATK's dream run, go top

Star Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan struck a late goal as Mumbai City FC...

Mon, Oct 24, 2016

ISL: Kerala Blasters rally to beat FC Goa

Kerala Blasters FC came from behind to beat FC Goa 2-1 in their 2016 Hero...

Sun, Oct 23, 2016

ISL: Pune City rescue a point against Chennaiyin FC

FC Pune City's home woes in the Hero Indian Super League continued as they...

Sat, Oct 22, 2016

ISL: Hume guides Atletico de Kolkata to win over Delhi Dynamos

Iain Hume struck from a spot-kick after some Debjit Majumder heroics under...

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

ISL: FC Goa record their first win of the season in Mumbai

Richarlyson Felisbino struck the only goal of the game as FC Goa breathed...

Follow Japan... Rivaldo tells 'sleeping giant' India

He is certainly not the first to say this but World Cup and Ballon d'Or...

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

ISL: Chennaiyin FC break NorthEast jinx

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC broke their Guwahati jinks with a...

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, Mumbai City tied in six-goal thriller

Delhi Dynamos staged a remarkable comeback to play out a 3-3 draw with...

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

ISL: Pune City play out draw with Kerala Blasters

Cedric Hengbart scored the fastest goal of the third edition of Indian Super...

Sun, Oct 16, 2016

ISL: FC Goa steal a point against Atletico de Kolkata

Last season's runners-up FC Goa rallied to hold Atletico de Kolkata 1-1 and...

Sat, Oct 15, 2016

ISL: Delhi Dynamos, NorthEast United split points

NorthEast United rallied to play out a thrilling 1-1 draw with Delhi...

Fri, Oct 14, 2016

ISL: Chopra scores as Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City

Michael Chopra scored his first goal in the Hero Indian Super League as...

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Can Coppell reverse the English curse in ISL?

'I am puzzled why English coaches are not successful here. But I am...

ISL: Chennaiyin inflict more misery on winless FC Goa

Chennaiyin FC added to FC Goa's misery by handing them a 2-0 defeat, the...

Wed, Oct 12, 2016

ISL: NorthEast United returns to top by beating Pune

NorthEast United FC returned to the top of the Indian Super League table...

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

ISL: Atletico Kolkata hold 10-man Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC moved to the top of the table with a point against Atletico...

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

Olympic medallist first mocks Islam then apologises for offensive video

Double Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith has apologised for a leaked...

Sun, Oct 9, 2016

ISL: Kerala Blasters, Delhi Dynamos share spoils

Kerala Blasters secured their first point in the Hero Indian Super League...

Sat, Oct 8, 2016

ISL: FC Pune City edge FC Goa in last minute thriller

A last-gasp goal by substitute Momar Ndoye helped FC Pune City beat FC Goa...

Fri, Oct 7, 2016

ISL: Forlan's penalty gives Mumbai City full points

Captain Diego Forlan led from the front as hosts Mumbai City FC defeated...

Thu, Oct 6, 2016

ISL: Marcelinho stars in Delhi's win over Chennaiyin

Brazilian winger Marcelo Pereira struck twice as Delhi Dynamos notched up a...

Wed, Oct 5, 2016

ISL: Lara's strike helps Atletico edge past Kerala Blasters

Former champions Atletico de Kolkata notched up their first victory of the...

Tue, Oct 4, 2016

ISL: NorthEast United beat FC Goa 2-0

Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro struck twice to help NorthEast United FC...

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

Forlan assist helps Mumbai City edge Pune 1-0 in Maha derby

Mumbai City FC's marquee signing Diego Forlan showed glimpses of yore as...

Sun, Oct 2, 2016

Harika gets off to winning start in Isle of Man

Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli started off her campaign in the Isle of...

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Atletico Kolkata in thrilling draw

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata played out a...

ISL 3: NorthEast United begin on winning note

Egged on by a vociferous home crowd, NorthEast United FC kick-started their...

Sat, Oct 1, 2016

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

The third edition of the Indian Super League got off to a colourful start...

Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Chennaiyin FC's optimistic coach Marco Materazzi stressed on the need to...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Chennaiyin FC's Materazzi confident of winning ISL again

Chennaiyin FC coach Marco Materazzi expressed confidence of his team winning...

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

Alia, Jacqueline to sizzle at Indian Super League's opening ceremony

Bollywood glamour will meet sporting world to kick off the third Indian...

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

John Abraham meets Assam CM to discuss ISL opening ceremony

Bollywood actor John Abraham, also the owner of NorthEast United Football...

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala...

Mon, Sep 12, 2016

Time to expand the 'Big Four' in men's tennis to 'Big Five'?

Following Stanislas Wawrinka's win at the US Open on Sunday, it may finally...

Time to revise Wawrinka's tattoo?

Wawrinka has a quote from literary giant Samuel Beckett inked on his left...

Thu, Sep 8, 2016

Not slotting internationals nothing to do with ISL: Bhaichung

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said not slotting...

'Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo, Delpo'

How former champion Juan Martin del Potro won the crowd at US Open is amazing.

US Open: Wawrinka ends Del Potro's run

Swiss third seed Stanislas Wawrinka outlasted tiring former champion Juan...

Sat, Sep 3, 2016

ISL: Delhi Dynamos sign former Real Madrid star Ruben Gonzalez

Delhi Dynamos FC have signed former Real Madrid player Ruben Gonzalez as...

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

Dynamos FC sign former Real Madrid player Marcos Tebar

Delhi Dynamos Football Club announces the signing of former Real Madrid...

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

ISL: Former Chelsea, Barcelona striker Gudjohnsen signs up for Pune FC

Hrithik Roshan co-owned Indian Super League team FC Pune City on Tuesday...

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

ISL: Guwahati to host season-opener

The Indian Super League 2016 season will kick-off in Guwahati, Assam, with...

Tue, Aug 2, 2016

Zico arrives in Goa; ends speculation over ISL future

Brazilian legend Zico arrived in Goa on Tuesday and was accorded a warm...

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

Delta Corp chairman Mody buys 65 percent stake in FC Goa

Jaydev Mody, chairman of Delta Corp, has bought the 65 per cent stake...

Fri, Jul 22, 2016

FC Goa co-owners Dempo, Salgaocar 'quit' ISL. Was the move pre-planned?

FC Goa co-owners Srinivas Dempo and Dattaraj Salgaocar withdrew their stakes...

ISL final row: FC Goa's fine reduced, 15-point penalty revoked

In a massive reprieve for FC Goa, the Appeals Panel of Indian Super League,...

Wed, Jul 20, 2016

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

'All threats related to the Rio 2016 Games are being meticulously...

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Kshitij Vyas, will pronounce his...

Islamist planned attack on French Olympic team: intelligence chief

A Brazilian Islamist militant was plotting an attack against the French...

Wed, Jul 6, 2016

Zambrotta named head coach of Delhi-based ISL side

Italian 2006 World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta has been appointed as the...

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

Blow for Indian football: Salgaocar, Sporting Clube quit I-League

Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa, Indian football's traditional...

Sun, Jun 5, 2016

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Two motorcycle riders have died in separate accidents on the opening day of...

Fri, Jun 3, 2016

3 reasons why Murray has best chance to win French Open

Britain's Andy Murray has his best chance of winning the French Open this...

Wed, Jun 1, 2016

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala...

Tue, May 24, 2016

Find out Wawrinka's favourite nickname

Defending French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka has revealed that his...

Tue, May 17, 2016

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

Ending speculation around the merger of Indian Super League with I-League,...

Mon, May 9, 2016

ISL organisers appeal to Commission to reconsider FC Goa points deduction

With a 15 point deduction set to turn FC Goa's participation in the Indian...

FC Goa appeals against ISL fine, owners' ban

Indian Super League side FC Goa, which was slapped a Rs 11 crore fine and...

Fri, May 6, 2016

ISL: FC Goa coach Zico terms penalties disgusting, says video doctored

Lambasting the Indian Super League (ISL) for the heavy penalties it imposed...

Thu, May 5, 2016

ISL final fracas: FC Goa fined Rs 11 crore; owners banned

The five-member Regulatory Commission of the Indian Super League met in...

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

Bhutia wants better deal for home-grown footballers from ISL, I-League

'We want more and more teams to join the I-League and ISL. With this, the...

Tue, Apr 19, 2016

ISL: Former Costa Rican Alex Guimaraes named Mumbai City FC coach

Former Costa Rican midfielder Alexandre Guimaraes has been named head coach...

Sun, Jan 31, 2016

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash lowly Dons 5-1; Racist chants at Everton tie

Chelsea banished any fears of a repeat of last season's shock FA Cup...

Wed, Jan 6, 2016

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

Fri, Jan 1, 2016

'Stop misleading! We do not get any grant from government'

Terming the government's claim of allocating grants to IOA as 'misleading',...

Mon, Dec 28, 2015

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 1

From Novak Djokovic's top performances to Australia's ICC World Cup victory...

Sat, Dec 26, 2015

FC Goa players 'ganged up Elano, threatened referees' after ISL final loss

FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar claimed that Chennaiyin FC marquee player...

Mon, Dec 21, 2015

ISL: Zico apologises to fans for not fulfilling FC Goa's dream

Brazilian football legend and FC Goa coach Zico has apologised to football...

Elano incident unacceptable, says AIFF chief

Expressing serious concern at the unsavoury incident that happened after the...

'Wanted to show Elano that we Goans are not cowards'

FC Goa's co-owner Dattaraj says 'Elano's ungentlemanly behaviour forced me...

Midnight drama unfolds after pulsating ISL final

The victory celebrations for Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin...

Virat Kohli and his lady love spotted in Goa!

Virat Kohli was seen with his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma before the...

Sun, Dec 20, 2015

PHOTOS: Mendoza stars as Chennaiyin FC clinch ISL 2 title

Stiven Mendoza was the star of the night as Chennaiyin FC beat FC Goa 3-2 in...

Sat, Dec 19, 2015

I-League has been a failure, says India's most popular footballer

Former captain and current advisor to All India Football Federation,...

Wed, Dec 16, 2015

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin to face FC Goa in final

Chennaiyin FC stormed into the final of the Indian Super League football on...

Sat, Dec 12, 2015

ISL: Chennaiyin thrash Atletico in first leg semi-final

A clinical performance from Chennaiyin FC saw them thrash defending...

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

ISL semi-final: Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa in first leg

Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa 1-0 to win the first leg of the Indian Super...

Sat, Dec 5, 2015

ISL: Chennaiyin edge Pune City to seal semi-final spot

Chennaiyin FC rode on Jeje Lalpekhlua's 64th minute strike to beat Pune City...

Sun, Nov 29, 2015

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira struck a hat-trick as FC Goa secured their place...

Sat, Nov 28, 2015

Indian Super League: Delhi Dynamos beat North East, in semi-finals

Brazilian winger Gustavo Dos Santos' late strike enabled Delhi Dynamos to...

Fri, Nov 27, 2015

ISL: Hume 'tricks' again as ATK rout Pune 4-1 to storm into semis

Iain Hume struck his second hat-trick of the season as defending champions...

Anelka slams Mumbai players, says future with the ISL club uncertain

Dejected French striker Nicolas Anelka is on the hunt for his 13th club...

ISL: After playing out 1-1 draw, semis hope over for Kerala, Mumbai

Antonio German struck in the penultimate minute before time to help Kerala...

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

Indian Super League: FC Goa hold North East United to a draw

FC Goa came from behind to hold North East United to a 1-1 draw in the 12th...

ISL: Chennaiyin FC thrash Delhi; jump to fourth spot

Chennaiyin FC produced another superlative performance to overwhelm Delhi...

Sun, Nov 22, 2015

Indian Super League: Holders Atletico de Kolkata thrash FC Goa

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata handed a 4-0 rout to FC Goa to climb...

Sat, Nov 21, 2015

Mendoza hat-trick helps Chennaiyin rout Kerala Blasters

Colombian striker Stiven Mendoza fired in his second hat-trick of the season...

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Indian Super League: Northeast beat Mumbai, inch closer to semis

Northeast United FC brightened their semi-final prospects with a 2-0 win...

ISL: Dynamos jump to second spot after win over Pune City FC

Propped up by goals from Adil Nabi and Enas Edathodia and John Arne Riise,...

Wed, Nov 18, 2015

ISL: Atletico beat Chennaiyin to jump to 2nd place

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata came from a goal down to beat...

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

'It's the worst defeat in my life...'

We don't deserve to wear Mumbai FC Jersey, says coach Nicolas Anelka.

ISL PHOTOS: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa sink Mumbai

Thongkoisep Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa...

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

Who will score 100th goal of ISL 2? Tell Us!

Mumbai City FC star Sunil Chhetri wants to see more Indians start upfront...

Sun, Nov 15, 2015

ISL: Kerala thrash Northeast

English striker Chris Dagnall scored twice as Kerala Blasters exposed...

Sat, Nov 14, 2015

ISL: Gadze equaliser ensures 3rd straight draw for Dynamos

Delhi Dynamos played out their third draw on the trot at home as their...

Fri, Nov 13, 2015

ISL: Mumbai, Pune play out stalemate in Maharashtra derby

Mumbai City FC and their state rivals FC Pune City played out a goalless...

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

ISL: Izumi helps Atletico Kolkata edge Kerala Blasters 3-2

Substitute Arata Izumi rose to the occasion and struck two late goals to...

Sun, Nov 8, 2015

ISL: Mutu's last-minute strike helps Pune snatch draw against Goa

Eugenson Lyngdoh had found the net in the 32nd minute for the hosts but...

Sat, Nov 7, 2015

ISL: NorthEast stun champions Atletico de Kolkata

Bottom-placed NorthEast United FC struck through a Simao Sabrosa penalty to...

Fri, Nov 6, 2015

ISL: Mumbai allow Delhi to walk in injury-time equaliser

Local lad Robin Singh struck in the injury time to help Delhi Dynamos hold...

Thu, Nov 5, 2015

ISL: Goa edge Chennaiyin, grab top spot

FC Goa scored two goals via penalties to beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 and jump to...

Wed, Nov 4, 2015

ISL: Kerala notch up 1st win in 7 matches

Kerala Blasters put up a dominating performance to beat table toppers FC...

Tue, Nov 3, 2015

ISL: Simao to the rescue as NE United snatch points from Delhi

Delhi Dynamos now have the same number of points as FC Pune City (13 points)...

Mon, Nov 2, 2015

'I-League-ISL merger may take two-three years to materialise'

"In fact, we are in negotiation with stakeholders including ISL franchisees...

Brazil legend Ronaldo gets ISL invite

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo could soon make his maiden visit to India.

Sun, Nov 1, 2015

ISL: Hume's hat-trick powers Atletico past Mumbai City

Canadian striker Ian Hume made light of a bandaged head to score a fine...

Sat, Oct 31, 2015

ISL 'South India' derby: Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC settle for draw

Kerala Blasters missed a crucial second-half penalty kick and had to settle...

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Indian Super League: Injury-time goal gives Delhi win over Kolkata

Brazilian striker Gustavo dos Santos struck an injury-time goal as Delhi...

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Indian Super League: Chhetri 'tricks' as Mumbai trounce North East

India football captain Sunil Chhetri capped a superb display with a fine...

Sun, Oct 25, 2015

ISL: Chhetri, Piquionne score as Mumbai beat table toppers Goa

Goals in either half from Sunil Chhetri and Frederic Piquionne were enough...

Sat, Oct 24, 2015

ISL: First win for Chennaiyin FC on home turf

Bernard Mendy and John Stiven Mendoza struck on either side of the break as...

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

ISL: FC Goa beat Kerala, go atop table

Frenchman Gregory Arnolin's 84th minute strike helped FC Goa edge past...

Wed, Oct 21, 2015

Indian Super League: Chhetri scores twice as Mumbai outclass Delhi

Star striker Sunil Chhetri finally found his goal-scoring touch and scored...

Tue, Oct 20, 2015

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

NorthEast United tasted their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory...

Sun, Oct 18, 2015

ISL: Super-sub Gadze helps Delhi Dynamos edge Sachin's Kerala Blasters

Ghanaian striker Richard Gadze's late strike in the 87th minute helped Delhi...

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin ease past Mumbai City FC

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com lists the five talking points from the Indian Super...

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

ISL: Goa FC rally to beat NorthEast United 3-1

Goa FC recovered from an early blow to beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in a...

Wed, Oct 14, 2015

ISL: Robin strikes as Dynamos beat FC Pune City 2-1

This was Dynamos' second win in three outings, while Pune suffered their...

Tue, Oct 13, 2015

Indian Super League: Atletico de Kolkata beat Kerala to go top

Inspired by the presence of Brazilian great Pele, defending champions...

Sun, Oct 11, 2015

ISL: Chennaiyin's Mendoza tricks to sink FC Goa

Stiven Mendoza scored the first hat-trick of the tournament as Chennaiyin FC...

Sat, Oct 10, 2015

ISL: Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC share points after a goalless draw

Hosts Kerala Blasters managed to hold Mumbai City FC ended in a goalless...

Fri, Oct 9, 2015

Indian Super League: Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal

FC Pune City maintained a clean sheet by recording their second consecutive...

Thu, Oct 8, 2015

ISL: Delhi Dynamos edge past Chennaiyin

Delhi Dynamos edged past Chennaiyin FC by a solitary goal in a close-fought...

Wed, Oct 7, 2015

ISL: FC Goa rally to hold Atletico de Kolkata

FC Goa fought back from a goal down to hold defending champions Atletico de...

Tue, Oct 6, 2015

Indian Super League: Kerala Blasters thrash NorthEast United

Their super star co-owner Sachin Tendulkar cheering them from the stands,...

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

As Kerala Blasters kick-off their ISL campaign against NorthEast United FC...

ISL: Sanli's brace takes Pune City past Mumbai

Tuncay Sanli scored twice to guide Pune City FC to a 3-1 victory over Mumbai...

Mon, Oct 5, 2015

'It is not difficult for me to play with quality players like Anelka'

Having missed out in the first season of the ISL, young Brendon Fernandes...

Sun, Oct 4, 2015

ISL: FC Goa off to winning start; beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0

FC Goa started their Indian Super League (ISL) football campaign on a...

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

Bollywood stars' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt's breathtaking moves...

Sat, Oct 3, 2015

ISL: Postiga's brace guides Kolkata to thrilling win over Chennaiyin

Portuguese striker Helder Postiga scored twice as defending champions...

Aishwarya, Rehman to perform at ISL 2 opening ceremony

As the country gears up for two-month long football extravaganza, second...

Fri, Oct 2, 2015

Chennaiyin FC eyeing home advantage against ATK in ISL opener

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) will kick off their Indian...

Tue, Sep 29, 2015

Can Pune FC stint enhance Romanian Mutu's chances for national recall?

'He has told me that if I continue playing football even after ISL, then he...

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

PHOTOS: FC Goa ready for ISL 2

"The team has gelled well as a team and we are looking forward to do well...

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

FC Goa coach Zico says FIFA elections outdated, lack legitimacy

FIFA presidential candidate Zico believes that the rules for electing the...

ISL's costliest buy ready for first taste of the action

Having missed out on lucrative offers in the inaugural edition after his...

Sat, Sep 19, 2015

UP Govt promises to construct football stadium in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced that a football...

Tue, Sep 15, 2015

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said on Tuesday that a merger...

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

ISL bringing Manchester United striker Rooney to India?

Brazilian great Pele is not the only football star scheduled to touch down...

Fri, Sep 4, 2015

I-League is India's main league, maintains AIFF president

Even as I-League and Indian Super League merger is being mulled, AIFF...

Sat, Aug 29, 2015

Delhi Dynamos sign West Bromwich Albion's Adil Nabi on loan

Delhi Dynamos have signed English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion's...

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

ISL: Former Liverpool defender Riise joins Delhi Dynamos

FC Pune City also bolstered their defence by signing former Espanyol and...

Sat, Aug 22, 2015

Shake-up ahead: AIFF may merge I-League, ISL

The All India Football Federation said that there would be a shake-up in the...

Fri, Aug 14, 2015

After the sledge, here come the boos

Australian Nick Kyrgios exited the Rogers Cup to boos and a hefty fine from...

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Nick Kyrgios 'courts' another controversy

Australia's Nick Kyrgios courted more controversy with an off-colour remark...

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

ISL: Former Chelsea player Mutu signs for FC Pune City

The 36-year-old player, whose career has been chequered by controversy,...

Fri, Jul 24, 2015

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was offered a whopping...

ISL round-up: Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters sign Barca youth product

Kerala Blasters have staged a coup of sorts and signed 22-year-old Spaniard...

Sat, Jul 11, 2015

ISL Auction: Why John Abraham's North East Utd picked Seityasen

North East United FC had a pretty forgettable inaugural season, but they...

Fri, Jul 10, 2015

PHOTOS: Ranbir, Hrithik, John hog limelight at ISL Auction

Check out the Bollywood stars' presence in the cash rich ISL.

ISL auction: Chhetri, Lyngdoh fetch a crore!

Star striker Sunil Chhetri was bought at Rs 1.20 crore at the first-ever...

Fri, Jul 3, 2015

ISL: Anelka returns to Mumbai team, this time as player-manager

Former France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka will return to Mumbai City...

Thu, Jul 2, 2015

ISL buzzing as Brazil's World Cup winner Carlos set to arrive

Amid talks of former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos joining...

With eyes on ISL's domestic draft, Zico to arrive in Goa on Monday

FC Goa's chief coach Zico will arrive in the state on July 6 to take stock...

Wed, Jul 1, 2015

Wawrinka gets mixed reviews for 'challenging' photoshoot

The French Open champion is pictured playing his famously brutal on-handed...

Thu, Jun 25, 2015

Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL club

To replace Spanish Capdevila at John Abraham-owned NorthEast United

Tue, Jun 23, 2015

ISL: Former Brazil skipper Lucio signs for FC Goa

Former Brazil skipper and 2002 World Cup winner Lucio Former Brazil skipper...

Thu, Jun 18, 2015

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Stanislas Wawrinka should stop being so modest and put himself on a par with...

Wed, Jun 17, 2015

Chennaiyin FC retain Elano as marquee player

Elano, who turned 34 on Sunday, will join Chennaiyin FC on loan from...

Thu, Jun 11, 2015

FC Goa's coach Zico launches FIFA presidency bid

Brazilian soccer great Zico formally declared his candidacy for the FIFA...

Tue, Jun 9, 2015

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC...

Sat, May 2, 2015

Will Brazil's Adriano sign lucrative ISL deal?

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano could be the latest...

Sun, Feb 15, 2015

Wawrinka downs Berdych to win Rotterdam title

Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first indoor silverware when he beat...

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

Australian Open: Djokovic crushes Raonic, faces Wawrinka in semis

World No 1 Novak Djokovic eased his way into the Australian Open...

Sat, Jan 24, 2015

Wawrinka happy to discuss the F-word

For someone who is the defending champion at Melbourne Park, Stanislas...

Wed, Jan 21, 2015

France footballer Trezeguet hangs his boots

Trezeguet had recently played in the Indian Super League for Pune City FC.

Mon, Dec 29, 2014

ISL provides hope to football, but national team slips in 2014

The 'sleeping giant' woke up to a new dawn with the Indian Super League...

Tue, Dec 23, 2014

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers'...

Sun, Dec 21, 2014

Heroes welcome for ISL champions Atletico de Kolkata

Christmas came early to the 'City of Joy' as the inaugural Indian Super...

'Will cherish my 20 minutes in ISL final for life'

Atletico de Kolkata's super sub Mohammed Rafique, who scored the winning...

CM Mamata congratulates Atletico de Kolkata on ISL victory

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Atletico de Kolkata...

Sat, Dec 20, 2014

Atletico de Kolkata win inaugural ISL; super sub Rafique shines

The Indian Super League trophy will go to the traditional home of Indian...

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

ISL: Kolkata prevail over FC Goa in tie-breaker, advance to final

Atletico de Kolkata got their act right in the nick of time to humble crowd...

Tue, Dec 16, 2014

ISL: Kerala edge Chennaiyin 4-3 on aggregate, book final berth

Kerala Blasters struck the match-winner deep into the extra time in a...

Mon, Dec 15, 2014

Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

Atletico de Kolkata spurned the golden opportunity of making best use of...

Sat, Dec 13, 2014

Kerala Blasters stun Chennaiyin in semi-finals first leg

Kerala Blasters pumped in two goals in the space of two minutes in the first...

Wed, Dec 10, 2014

ISL: NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw with Mumbai City FC

NorthEast United FC played out a 1-1 draw against Mumbay City FC in an...

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata draw with FC Goa, sneak into semi-finals

Fikru Teferra struck an equaliser off a dubious penalty decision to force a...

Tue, Dec 9, 2014

ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Pune City FC 1-0, book semi-final spot

Iain Hume's 23rd minute goal proved the decisive winner as Kerala Blasters...

ISL: Del Piero scores maiden goal as Delhi hold Chennaiyin 2-2

Italian legend Alessandro del Piero scored his first goal at the fag end of...

Sun, Dec 7, 2014

ISL: Mumbai down Kolkata to keep semis hopes alive

Mumbai City FC bounced back from three consecutive defeats with a spirited...

Delhi down Pune to keep semis hopes alive in ISL

Brazilian winger Gustavo dos Santos' magical left-foot kept Delhi Dynamos in...

Fri, Dec 5, 2014

ISL: FC Goa thrash Chennayin FC 3-1 to seal semi-final berth

FC Goa humiliated Chennaiyin FC in-front of their home crowd with 3-1 win to...

Thu, Dec 4, 2014

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

Hosts Kerala Blasters did themselves no good after playing a goalless draw...

Dudu's brace sinks Mumbai City FC in ISL

A brace from Dudu Omagbemi helped FC Pune City sink Mumbai City in the...

Tue, Dec 2, 2014

ISL: Kolkata close in on last four after goalless draw with Delhi

Atletico de Kolkata inched closer towards clinching a semi-final berth as...

Mon, Dec 1, 2014

ISL: FC Goa register third straight win, drub NorthEast United

FC Goa registered their third win on the trot at home as they drubbed...

Plenty of scope for football and cricket to co-exist in India: Materazzi

In an exclusive chat with rediff.com Materazzi throws light on his team's...

Sat, Nov 29, 2014

Spirited Pune hold Kolkata to a draw in ISL

Atletico de Kolkata's erratic run in away games continued as a spirited Pune...

Fri, Nov 28, 2014

ISL: Delhi Dynamos thrash Mumbai City

Skipper Hans Mulder scored a breathtaking goal, before Mads Junker, Gustavo...

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

ISL: NorthEast stun leaders Chennaiyin

NorthEast United pumped in three first half goals in a rampaging show to...

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

India's two rival football leagues will merge within five years and will be...

Wed, Nov 26, 2014

ISL: Slepicka's brace helps FC Goa thrash Kerala Blasters

Substitute Miroslav Slepicka scored a brace as FC Goa thrashed Kerala...

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

ISL: Delhi Dynamos register second win, edge NorthEast United 2-1

After a string of disappointing results, Delhi Dynamos FC finally registered...

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

Clinical Chennayin crush Mumbai to maintain top spot

Chennaiyin FC produced a clinical performance and pumped in goals in the...

Sat, Nov 22, 2014

Materazzi keeps his cards close to his chest

Chennaiyin FC's player-cum manager Marco Materazzi on Saturday made it...

Davis Cup: Gael-force Monfils upsets Federer

Gael Monfils rose to the occasion as he upset Roger Federer 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to...

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata denied a point as Kerala Blasters win

Atletico de Kolkata were robbed a point due to poor refereeing as regular...

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Chhetri impressed with youngsters' showing in ISL

Impressed with the standard of football in the ongoing Indian Super League,...

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

ISL: Chennaiyin FC crush Pune City 3-1, move to top of the table

Chennaiyin FC produced a crushing performance to beat Pune City FC 3-1 as...

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

Garcia's header helps Kolkata beat NorthEast United

Luis Garcia fired in a stunning header in the second-half to help Atletico...

Mon, Nov 17, 2014

ISL: Mumbai, Goa play out another goalless stalemate

Mumbai City FC and FC Goa played out an action-packed goalless draw in the...

Sun, Nov 16, 2014

Orji goal sinks listless Delhi Dynamos

Delhi Dynamos extended their dismal run in the Hero Indian Super League as...

Indian football ranking to rise in the next 7 years, feels Abraham

Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) co-owner John...

Honoured to have scored a hat-trick in my first home game: Moritz

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, Moritz says he wants to...

Sat, Nov 15, 2014

ISL: NorthEast, Pune play goalless draw

North East United FC (NEUFC) and FC Pune City (FPC) missed a lot of scoring...

ISL: 'Marquee players have not come for retirement holiday'

Former England goalkeeper and Kerala Blasters captain-cum-manager David...

Fri, Nov 14, 2014

Kolkata stay top of ISL despite goalless draw against Chennaiyin

Atletico de Kolkata played out a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC to...

Wed, Nov 12, 2014

ISL: Subrata Paul shines in a goalless draw

Kerala Blasters couldn't cash in on home advantage as they were played out a...

Valencia's equaliser keeps Chennayin on top

John Stiven Mendoza Valencia scored a second half equaliser to help...

Sun, Nov 9, 2014

ISL: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC settle for goalless draw

FC Goa played out a goalless draw against Mumbai FC in a closely-contested...

ISL: The hits and the misses

With big names on the roster and promising Indians getting a chance to...

Sat, Nov 8, 2014

ISL: NorthEast United split points with Chennaiyin FC

Brazilian striker Elano Blumer and Spaniard Koke scored two superb goals for...

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

The diminutive batsmen believes that football might one day emulate the...

Fri, Nov 7, 2014

Pune City end Atletico de Kolkata's unbeaten run

Dudu Omagbemi and Konstantinos Katsouranis scored in each half as FC Pune...

'Anelka gives massive boost to ISL'

Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing,...

Thu, Nov 6, 2014

ISL: Gonsalves strike helps Kerala down Goa

Milagres Gonsalves's second half strike helped Kerala Blasters edge past FC...

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

In an exclusive chat, Del Piero tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi of his urge to...

Wed, Nov 5, 2014

ISL: Elano scores late as Chennaiyin FC, Kolkata share points

Coming back after an injury layoff, Atletico de Kolkata skipper Luis Garcia...

Mon, Nov 3, 2014

ISL: Pune FC beat NorthEast United with a last-gasp goal

John Goossens struck a last-gasp goal to help Pune FC beat NorthEast United...

ISL: Mumbai City FC do a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Mumbai City FC have been fairly inconsistent in the inaugural season of the...

Rojo has dislocated shoulder, United confirm

Argentina defender Marcos Rojo dislocated his shoulder in Manchester...

Sun, Nov 2, 2014

ISL: Anelka strike helps Mumbai edge past Kerala

A stunning goal from Nicolas Anelka helped Mumbai City FC to pip Kerala...

Sat, Nov 1, 2014

ISL: Super sub Tolgay helps FC Goa register first win

Substitute Tolgay Ozbey scored an injury time goal as dominant FC Goa...

Wed, Oct 29, 2014

ISL: NorthEast United deny Delhi Dynamos full points at home

Young NorthEast United FC goalkeeper T P Rehenesh made three spectacular...

Chennaiyin's Elano credits his ISL success to fans

Sitting on top in the goal-scorers list, Chennaiyin FC striker Elano Blumer...

Tue, Oct 28, 2014

ISL: Elano, Mendoza help Chennaiyin thrash Mumbai 5-1

Chennaiyin FC marquee player Elano Blumer and John Mendoza fired two goals...

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a...

Sun, Oct 26, 2014

ISL: Trezeguet fires as Pune beat Goa 2-0 to record maiden win

A striker always remains a striker is what David Trezeguet showed when he...

Depleted Atletico impress in 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters

A depleted Atletico de Kolkata, without star forward Fikru Teferra, put up a...

Sat, Oct 25, 2014

ISL: Impressive Delhi Dynamos drub Chennaiyin

Delhi Dynamos fired three stunning goals and scored another one from the...

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

Setting an example and cracking the whip on indiscipline, the All India...

ISL: NorthEast United coach expected more goals against 9-man Mumbai

Following their 2-0 win over nine-member Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super...

Fri, Oct 24, 2014

NorthEast stun Mumbai 2-0 in ISL match

NorthEast United struck twice in the second half in a remarkable turnaround...

ISL: Probe launched after Pires assaulted by Atletico de Kolkata coach

The Indian Super League (ISL) said on Friday it is looking into allegation...

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata fight back to beat Goa 2-1

Atletico de Kolkata handed FC Goa their second home defeat after coming back...

Spotted: India footballer Gouramangi Singh with Amitabh Bachchan

Chennaiyin FC and India footballer Gouramangi Singh was left star-struck...

Wed, Oct 22, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan believes football has potential to grow in India

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is hopeful that a tournament like the...

Abhishek Bachchan set to don new role, launch sports venture firm

Actor Abhishek Bachchan is keen to explore sports entrepreneurship more...

Spotted at ISL: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Sachin Tendulkar!

The legends descended at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday...

Tue, Oct 21, 2014

ISL: Mendy magic wins it for Chennaiyin against Kerala Blasters

Former Hull City wing back Bernard Mendy scored through a stunning bicycle...

Mon, Oct 20, 2014

Indian Super League just a week old and kicking!

The jury is still out on whether the Indian Super League (ISL) can wake the...

Sun, Oct 19, 2014

Controversial penalty helps NorthEast settle for a draw with Goa

NorthEast United FC capitalised on a debatable penalty decision as they held...

ISL: Elias stunner helps Delhi hold Kolkata to a draw

Czech midfielder Pavel Elias struck a stunner to help Delhi Dynamos halt...

Sat, Oct 18, 2014

I did what I've been doing all my life, nothing different: Moritz

It was early Diwali celebration for the Mumbai City FC team as they blanked...

ISL: Andre Moritz's hat-trick helps Mumbai City FC thrash Pune

Brazilian Andre Moritz dazzled the home crowd with a hat-trick of goals to...

Fri, Oct 17, 2014

ISL: Expect entertaining, attacking football from Mumbai City FC

Talking to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, on the eve of the match against Pune...

I'm convinced that ISL will take off in India: Wenger

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

ISL: Fikru, Podany help Atletico de Kolkata ease past NorthEast

The 10-man Atletico de Kolkata lived up to their reputation as they...

Qatar is organiser for 2022 World Cup, insists FIFA secretary-general

'It's amazing because it's a question that's coming quite often. Look, Qatar...

Meet the first Indian goal scorer of ISL

Chennaiyin FC's Balwant Singh has registered his name into the record books...

Wed, Oct 15, 2014

ISL: Balwant, Elano help Chennaiyin edge past hosts Goa

In a pulsating Hero Indian Super League (ISL) encounter, Chennaiyin FC edged...

John Abraham says NorthEast will 'fight like no one has seen' vs Kolkata

Riding high on NorthEast United FC's home win against Kerela Blasters, team...

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport,...

First Look! Sania Mirza scores during ISL

Get over Italian legend Alessandro del Piero and make way for Indian tennis...

ISL: Italian legend Del Piero enjoys fan adulation

Playing in his first competitive match in the country, Italian legend...

Tue, Oct 14, 2014

Points Table: Indian Super League 2014

Check out the points table of the Indian Super League 2014.

ISL: Dynamos share honours with FC Pune City

Delhi Dynamos were better but wasteful as they paid the price for their...

ISL: Blow to Mumbai City FC, skipper Nabi out for 3 weeks

Barely a game into the Indian Super League and Mumbai City FC have been...

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian Super League has begun on the...

Mon, Oct 13, 2014

Koke takes NorthEast United past Kerala Blasters

Spanish striker Sergio Contreras Pardo's opportunistic first-half strike...

ISL atmosphere at par with world, says Ranbir Kapoor

After watching his first football match at an Indian stadium, Bollywood star...

Sun, Oct 12, 2014

Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night

Atletico de Kolkata gave the football-crazy city fans a night to remember in...

Indian Super League kicks off with glittering ceremony

It was an evening to remember for the people residing in 'Mecca of Indian...

Sat, Oct 11, 2014

Tendulkar, Ranbir, Hrithik star attractions at ISL opening ceremony

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar along with his one-time opening partner Sourav...

'I'm here to be a part of the development of football in India'

Amid the buzz surrounding what has been termed a game-changer for Indian...

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

India's new soccer league with its cast of celebrity owners, experienced...

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Nabi named captain as Mumbai gear up for ISL opener vs Kolkata

India midfielder Syed Rahim Nabi was named captain of Indian Super League...

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Thursday was a landmark day for Chennaiyin FC. The Hero Indian Super League...

Thu, Oct 9, 2014

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

Bollywood star Salman Khan used micro-blogging site Twitter to deny reports...

Mon, Oct 6, 2014

Dhoni becomes ISL team Chennaiyin FC co-owner

After the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli,...

Sun, Oct 5, 2014

ISL trophy launched in presence of icon players

The glittering trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Indian...

Sat, Oct 4, 2014

ISL: Abraham confident of NE United; Greek star Katsouranis arrives

Actor John Abraham, co-owner of Northeast United FC, is confident that the...

Thu, Oct 2, 2014

Ljungberg hopes to inspire Indian youngsters through ISL

Arsenal and Swedish legend Freddie Ljungberg, who will be plying his trade...

Mon, Sep 29, 2014

Tendulkar unveils jersey and anthem of his ISL team, Kerala Blasters

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday unveiled the team jersey and anthem...

Wed, Sep 24, 2014

Arsenal legend Pires says Wenger encouraged him to play in ISL

French football legend Robert Pires says it was his 'second daddy' Arsenal...

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

Cricket star Kohli signs up for India's new soccer league

The Indian cricketer also gave his thumbs up to ISL saying it could prove to...

Football can be big in India through ISL: Materazzi

Set to start his stint as manager-cum-player of Chennaiyin FC, Italian World...

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

Foreigners in ISL will help raise standard of Indian players, says Ganguly

Former Indian cricket captain and co-owner of Atletico de Kolkata Sourav...

ISL-bound Capdevila says Spain should stick to 'tiki-taka' football

Former world champions Spain will have to wait to regain their past glory...

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football...

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

To the few uninitiated, Alessandro Del Piero, garlanded with marigold, was...

Arsenal legend Ljungberg signs up for Mumbai City FC

The former Swedish captain, was an integral part of Arsenal's feared line-up...

Mon, Sep 15, 2014

ISL: Former France striker Anelka joins Mumbai City FC

The 35-year-old, who has played for a host of English Premier League clubs...

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

Materazzi joins Chennai in Indian Super League

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi has joined Chennai in the new Indian...

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football...

Wed, Sep 3, 2014

Mumbai City, Atletico de Kolkata to kick-off ISL on October 12

Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg and Spanish World Cupper Luis Garcia will...

Footballer Chopra ready to give up British passport to play for India

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra is ready to surrender his...

Fri, Aug 29, 2014

Indian Super league: Juventus great Del Piero signs for Delhi

Former Italy great Alessandro Del Piero will play for the Delhi franchise of...

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

ISL: Striker Michael Chopra joins Tendulkar-owned team

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra was picked by the Kerala...

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg confirms ISL participation

Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg confirmed on Friday he will play for...

Wed, Jul 23, 2014

ISL: Seniors Nandy, Climax, Dias netted by franchises

Experienced footballers Sandip Nandy, Climax Lawrence, N P Pradeep and...

Tue, Jul 22, 2014

ISL Players' Draft: Subrata Paul, Nabi to play for Mumbai

India custodian Subrata Paul and midfielder Syed Rahim Nabi were the big...

Sun, Jul 20, 2014

ISL: Domestic Player Draft to kick-off on Monday

The best of Indian footballing talent will be up for grabs when the...

Sat, Jun 14, 2014

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Fred denies diving claims to win penalty

Brazil striker Fred has denied accusations he cheated to win a crucial...