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Over dependence on foreign players hampering Indian football: Ian Gillan

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Over dependence on foreign players hampering Indian football: Ian Gillan

Ian Andrew Gillan, the new coach of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC The over dependence on foreign players in domestic leagues is hampering the growth of Indian football, according to Ian Andrew Gillan, the newly appointed head coach of Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC during an interaction with the media here on Monday evening. “In all domestic leagues in…

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Jamshedpur FC exits ISL: 2022 Shield Winners withdraw from Indian Super League

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Jamshedpur FC exits ISL: 2022 Shield Winners withdraw from Indian Super League

Jamshedpur FC, which won the Indian Super League Shield in 2022, will not participate in the ISL from the 2026-27 season onwards. The club made the announcement after the expiry of the All India Football Federation’s extended July 31 deadline for payment of the first instalment of the participation fee (Rs. 55 lakh). While JFC,…

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Financial sustainability in focus as ISL moves to club-led model

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Financial sustainability in focus as ISL moves to club-led model

AIFF office-bearers and club CEOs at a press conference. | Photo Credit: ANI The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday that the commercial rights of the Indian Super League (ISL) have been handed over to the 14 participating clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season. The agreement between the AIFF and teams will see…

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ISL | How Ashley Westwood turned Kerala Blasters’ fortunes around

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ISL | How Ashley Westwood turned Kerala Blasters’ fortunes around

Kerala Blaster’s coach Ashley Westwood. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Kerala Blasters was staring at relegation midway through the 2026 ISL season with just one point from six matches. Kerala Blasters had its worst start in history and coach David Catala was under fire. A 1-1 draw against East Bengal in the away match gave faint…

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ISL | Mumbai City beats Punjab to finish third

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ISL | Mumbai City beats Punjab to finish third

Hmingthanmawia Ralte celebrates after scoring Mumbai City’s opener against Punjab FC in their final leagure fixture of the Indian Super League in at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, May 21, 2026. | Photo Credit: x@MumbaiCityFC By beating Punjab FC 2-0 through goals by Hmingthanmawia Ralte and Vikram Singh, Mumbai City FC…

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ISL | Bengaluru brings CFC’s dismal season to an end with a 2-1 win

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ISL | Bengaluru brings CFC’s dismal season to an end with a 2-1 win

S.W. Kom, right, peels off in celebration with Ryan Williams after scoring Bengaluru FC’s winner against Chennaiyin FC during their Indian Super League football clash at the Jawaharalal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Chennaiyin FC did not have a smooth ride into the sunset as it ended…

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ISL | Dominant Kerala Blasters rolls past Mohammedan SC

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ISL | Dominant Kerala Blasters rolls past Mohammedan SC

Kerala Blaster’s Victor Bertomeu scores the second goal against Mohammedan Sporting Club during an ISL football match in Kochi on Sunday, May 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Kerala Blasters extended its unbeaten run to five matches with a dominant 3-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the India Super League (ISL) football at…

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India should make use of more talents from overseas like Williams: Coyle

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India should make use of more talents from overseas like Williams: Coyle

Owen Coyle feels India has the potential to do much better in international football and that the ISL has got a lot of things right. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Ryan Williams’ goal in the AFC Cup Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong China here three weeks ago was perhaps the brightest spot in a season of…

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