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Trembling Galleries of Kaloor
After the first match of the Kerala Blasters of the season, I conversed with one of my friends staying close to the Kaloor International Stadium in Kochi. He was amazed when he heard the fans chanting from the stadium two kilometres from…
Referee Alikoyakka: The Unsung Hero Of Kerala Sevens
Who might be the most booed in the history of All-India Sevens Football? Without a doubt, no name other than that of All India Sevens Football referee "Alikoyaka" could possibly come to mind. It was not like…
FIFA suspends All India Football Federation (AIFF)- All you need to know
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by FIFA on Tuesday owing to “undue influence from third parties.” The nation was also stripped of the rights to host the Under-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in October 2022.
“The…
Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikary: the life and legacy of India’s first footballing legend
According to the history books, it is said that once when the ball went out of play when the soldiers were playing, young Nagendra kicked the ball back to them and that was the first time an Indian kicked a football.
Santhosh Trophy final: Kerala edge Bengal in Penalty shootout
Kerala won the 75th Santosh Trophy on Monday at the Manjeri Payyanad Football Stadium in Manjeri, Malappuram.
The hosts came back from a goal down to defeat Bengal 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their seventh Santosh Trophy.
In…
Karthik Thulasi: Indian youngster Trudging Trails to Play in Spanish La Liga
"My dream is to play for the first division, which is the LaLiga Santander here in Spain. So I am putting all my efforts and dedication, into trying my best to reach there."
Ruthless Bagan thrash Kerala Blasters 4-2 in ISL 8 Opener
ATK Mohun Bagan made a huge statement by thrashing the lackluster Kerala Blasters 4-2 in the season opener of the Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.
Hugo Boumous (3′, 39′) and Liston Colaco (50′) and Roy Krishna…
Indian Football Team – A Road Map to be in Asia’s Top 10
The standard of football in any country is reflected by its National Team’s performances, results and trophies, and of course, FIFA Ranking.
Our best performances were in 50s, 60s and early 70s. The Golden Era in Indian football was…
Fanaticism Amidst a Pandemic- An Interview With Manjappada
With just a few days left to another ISL season, our correspondent Pranay Rajiv takes a look into the phenomenon that is Manjappada through a conversation with Ashwin R Chandran, a Manjappada State Core member.
I-League Qualifiers to start on October 8
The I-League Qualifiers round will begin here on October 8 to kick off Indian football season hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the All India Football Federation said on Wednesday.
Five clubs will battle it out for a single I-League…
