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In the 2015 ISL Final at the Fatorda Stadium, FC Goa came close to lifting the ISL Trophy, only to have their hopes dashed by Steven Mendoza’s strike in the dying minutes. Since then, although they came close to silverware in the 2018-19 season and won the prestigious ISL Shield, they have never clinched the ISL Championship. Almost nine years later, at the same venue, the two teams will clash again in a high-stakes game. The winner of this match will earn a spot in the semis against Mumbai City FC. Both teams have had contrasting journeys to the ISL…

The ISL playoffs are all set to kick-start with a mouth-watering clash as Odisha FC lock horns with Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar, with a semi-final spot at stake. Both teams seek redemption after a roller coaster ride during the group stage. Kerala Blasters, playing their third ISL playoffs in a row, started strongly but failed to maintain momentum. Ivan Vukomanovic’s side managed only two wins from their last 11 outings. Similarly, Odisha FC had a flying start to their ISL 2023-24 campaign and were considered favourites for the Shield. However, their ambitions took a hit after…

Liston Colaco and Jason Cummings’ stunning strikes ensured Mohun Bagan edged past Mumbai City FC 2-1 to secure the elusive ISL Shield in front of a packed crowd. Colaco scored a jaw-dropping curler in the 1st half, while Cummings pulled off a calm finish in the 81st minute, sending Mohun Bagan supporters into ecstasy. “We trained for this for 7 months, so our first objective was to win the Shield. So, I think we have achieved our goal, and now our main focus is the playoffs,” said Liston Colaco after winning the ISL league Shield. The Goan forward has scored…

Antonio Lopez Habas and his Mohun Bagan SG squad avenged their past defeats against Mumbai City FC in the ISL Shield decider and the ISL final three years ago. As icing on the cake, it came in front of a capacity crowd at Salt lake Stadium, who watched their favourite team secure a 2-1 win. Liston Colaco scored an impeccable goal in the first half. Jason Cummings netted a stunner in the second half to seal victory for the Mariners. The home team capitalised on the support of the full house of 62,000 and delivered a superlative performance against the…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Antonio Lopez Habas couldn’t confine himself within the four walls. Despite not being fully recovered, the Spanish coach visited the Salt Lake training ground on the eve of the ISL League Shield decider to oversee the Mariners’ final preparations before their showdown against Shield defenders Mumbai City FC. Habas couldn’t forget that three years ago, as the head coach of the green and maroon brigade, they lost the ISL League Shield to Mumbai City FC due to the latter’s superior goal difference. Though Habas and his boys had a chance to lift the championship,…

The AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey believes the entry of Mohammedan Sporting will add glamour to the ISL. The former Indian team custodian also sees the club’s I-League triumph as the beginning of Bengal’s domination of the Indian football map. Mohammedan Sporting sealed their I-League title with a 2-1 win over Shillong Lajong FC last Saturday. The Black-and-White brigade had to wait until their final home game against Delhi FC to lift the trophy. A 3-1 defeat against Delhi FC at Salt Lake Stadium did not dampen celebrations. Chaubey, along with other dignitaries, handed the I-League trophy to the winning side.…

Bijay Chhetri, the Chennaiyin FC defender, has become the talk of the town after his historic move to Colon FC, a Uruguayan second division club. Hailing from Manipur, Bijay started his professional career at Shillong Lajong FC. Then, he got selected for Indian Arrows and, at by the age of 22, has already played for three I-League Clubs – Chennai City, Real Kashmir, and Sreenidi Deccan being the others. Bijay’s dream was fulfilled when he was signed by Chennaiyin in the ISL. But Bijay has now taken a bold step that few Indians have taken. The Manipuri defender became the…

Hyderabad FC midfielder Mark Zothanpuia is set to join East Bengal FC for the upcoming season, according to sources. The 21-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Kolkata Giant. Zothanpuia has impressed with his midfield prowess in the ongoing season for the Nizams, appearing in 17 ISL matches and contributing with one assist. He has been part of the Hyderabad side since 2019. He was also been part of the victorious campaign in ISL 2020-2021. The Mizo midfielder had offers from Punjab FC and Odisha FC as well, but East Bengal was successful in securing Zothanpuia.…

After a long wait, Mohammedan Sporting Club has rewritten their name in the record books of Indian Football by winning their first-ever I-League Trophy and securing promotion to the Indian Super League, the top tier of Indian Football. The club, which once dominated Indian Football, went through a prolonged rough patch before returning to glory, marking a fascinating story of triumph for the Black and White Brigade. “This is a historic moment for the club. We have had to fight for this position all season long and have finally achieved the status of champions. My players deserve all the credit.…

“We are hoping to ensure that this won’t affect us,” said Manuel Perez, Mohun Bagan Super Giant assistant coach, radiating confidence on the eve of the game against Chennaiyin FC, when asked about how the long international break might affect the team’s rhythm, as it had last November. Unfortunately, history repeated itself as the Salt Lake Stadium witnessed a disheartening defeat for the home team, courtesy a spirited second-half performance from Chennaiyin. Disruptions caused by international breaks are not uncommon in the ISL, as several title-contending clubs have faced similar challenges. Kerala Blasters, for instance, experienced a loss of momentum…