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Jamshedpur, April 6: With just two days to go for one of the biggest fixtures of the season, Jamshedpur FC defender Stephen Eze has called on supporters to turn up in numbers and create a formidable atmosphere when the Men of Steel take on Mumbai City FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on April 9 th at 7.30 PM. As Jamshedpur FC gear up for a crucial encounter in the title race, Eze emphasised the importance of fan support, urging the faithful to "throw everything" behind the team in what promises to be a high-intensity battle. "We know how important this match is for us," Eze said. "These are the games that can define the season, and we need our fans with us. When the stadium is full and loud, it gives us extra energy on the pitch." The Men of Steel are training hard for the crucial match. Jamshedpur FC are on third position in the league table but only three points less than the table leaders Mumbai City FC. Mumbai City FC have not lost a match in the league so far and is in good form after their win against Odisha FC in their previous match. Eze revealed that preparations have been sharp and demanding as the squad looks to be at its best for the challenge ahead. "The training has been very intense," he said. "Everyone is working hard, the tempo is high, and you can see that the players are ready. We know what we have to do, and we are preparing ourselves in the best way possible." Jamshedpur FC have enjoyed a strong start to the season and currently find themselves firmly in the mix at the top of the table. A win would help the team to mount a serious challenge for the title. The team has been resilient so far as they have staged several comebacks in multiple games to earn crucial points and Eze believes that fans' support has been key to their formidable attitude so far in the league. "We will give everything on the pitch, that is for sure," he said. "But the fans also play a big role. We want them to come, support us from the first minute to the last, and push us forward. Together, we can make it very difficult for any team that comes here." Known for his commanding presence at the back, Eze has been a key figure in Jamshedpur FC's defensive solidity this season. "This is our home, this is our stadium," he said. "We want to make it a fortress. We ask the fans to come and stand with us, and we will fight for them on the pitch."
Kolkata, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) I-League side Shillong Lajong FC will kick off the knockout quarterfinals stage of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament with a clash against Indian Navy FT at the Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 16). As per the draw unveiled by the Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC), the eagerly awaited quarterfinal fixtures of the 134th Durand Cup will be played across four cities on August 16 and 17. A few hours after Shillong Lajong battle it out with the Indian Navy, another side from the Northeast and a first-time quarterfinalists, ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, September 28: Jamshedpur Football Club has extended the contract of defender Sarthak Golui for the season 2025-26 season. He had featured for the Men of Steel in the Durand Cup earlier this season. The 27-year-old versatile defender from Kolkata, capable of playing both as a centre-back and right-back, brings valuable experience to the squad. A product of the AIFF Elite Academy, Sarthak has previously represented Mohun Bagan, Pune City, Mumbai City FC, East Bengal, and Chennaiyin FC, before turning out for Inter Kashi in the I-League last season. Sarthak made an immediate impact ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Ten Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday termed the delay in the tender process pertaining to the selection of a new commercial partner of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as a "breach of trust" and demanded immediate clarity on the matter. The AIFF, which also issued the Request for Proposal (RPF) on Thursday, said the delay was due to "lot of paperwork and research" done by KPMG, the consulting firm which managed the process, and Justice (retd) Nageswara Rao, appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee the process, was involved in it. "It's delayed by 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC have appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach. The former FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC assistant will make the step up to the head coach position as the Marina Machans look to challenge for the top honours again, as per the India Super League website. Miranda's first assignment as head coach will be the AIFF Super Cup that kicks off in his home state, Goa, on October 25.Chennaiyin FC are placed in a tough group with fellow Indian Super League (ISL) sides Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, alongs ...Read More >
ISL side Chennaiyin FC announced former Team Indian player Clifford Miranda as the man to take over the role of the head coach at the TN Capital City unit. The 43-year-old Miranda, who made 45 appearances for the Blue Tigers, has managerial experience with his head coach role with the India U23 age-group in addition to having worked as an assistant coach for Goa, Odisha, Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC before his tame at Chennai. Miranda replaces former head coach Owen Coyle, who parted ways ...Read More >
Panaji: Last season's finalists are drawn in the same group, and they are joined by the Durand Cup champions and I-League winners.Group B, at first glance, looks a difficult one, but defending champions FC Goa are unperturbed as they face Jamshedpur FC in a repeat of last year's final at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday at 7.30pm.Durand Cup champions NorthEast United, among the favourites here, and I-League winners, Inter Kashi FC, complete the group."It's the draw, sometimes it's good, som ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 6: In a heartwarming display of community engagement, Jamshedpur FC winger Ritwik Das visited D.A.V, Bistupur, interacting with approximately 250 enthusiastic students. This event was part of the club's ongoing efforts to connect with fans and inspire the next generation of football enthusiasts in and around Jamshedpur. Ritwik spent quality time with the students, sharing his footballing journey, and showcasing his skills in an impromptu session. To add to the excitement, Ritwik gifted Jamshedpur FC merchandise to the winners of a slogan, drawing and juggling competition org ...Read More >
Shillong, July 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday unveiled the Durand Cup Trophies and flagged off the Trophy Convoy for the 134th edition of this historic tournament. The three glittering pieces of silverware, the Durand Cup, the original prize and the rolling Shimla Trophy (presented by residents of Shimla in 1904), as well as the President's Cup which the winners keep permanently, will be taken on a roadshow, covering Shillong, Nongstoin, and Tura, later in the day. Shillong Lajong FC, Ryntih Sports Club and the Meghalaya Police Football Team are three teams from Meg ...Read More >
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], April 8 (ANI): The Indian Super League 2025-26 season resumes with a defining encounter at the top of the table, as Jamshedpur FC is set to face Mumbai City FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Thursday. The match pits the league's top contenders against each other as the race for the title intensifies, according to a release from the ISL. Also Read | Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India. Jamshedpur FC return to the Furnace aiming to make full use of their home advantage and convert recent ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 2-0 in a crucial Indian Super League match, propelled by goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia, boosting their position in the league standings. Photograph and video: BFC/XKey PointsSunil Chhetri's early goal set the tone for Bengaluru FC's victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League.Namgyal Bhutia's late goal sealed the win for Bengaluru FC, solidifying their position in the ISL standings.Bengaluru FC's disciplined defence and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's cru ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, January 17: Stephen Eze's sensational solo goal helped Jamshedpur FC secure a 1-1 draw against league leaders Mohun Bagan SG in a fiercely contested Indian Super League (ISL) match at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday. This marked Jamshedpur FC's first draw of the season, elevating them to second place on the points table with 28 points from 15 matches, while Mohun Bagan SG remains on top with 36 points from 16 matches. The highlight of the match came in the 60th minute when Eze came up with a fantastic run that culminated in a goal for Jamshedpur. The towering defender interc ...Read More >
Kolkata: For the first time, in its vernacular language outreach, the Eastern Command of the Indian Army has started using regional languages, including Bengali, Assamese and Manipuri, on social media handle during its posts on Durand Cup 2025. "Indian Army has started sharing information in vernacular languages in Bengali, Assamese and Manipuri, apart from English and Hindi. It is aimed to connect and reach out to more number of people, especially the non-English speaking people, who are conversant in vernacular languages, so that the information has better reach," CPRO Himanshu Tiwari told ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (VOICE) Mumbai City FC are all set to take on Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar as the two teams battle it out in the reverse fixture, for bragging rights in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture on Thursday. The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in their previous encounter that was played in Mumbai in October, but with the competition intensifying, they will have their eyes on all three points in the forthcoming encounter. Odisha FC, buoyed by consecutive wins, will look to make it three on the bounce, while Mumbai City FC are aiming to extend their ...Read More >
The Indian Super League has thrilled fans for a decade, with the final weeks of the season featuring a tense race to the playoffs. Teams often defy pre-season predictions, with strategic changes and coaching leading to remarkable turnarounds, as seen with Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters, and Bengaluru FC. The Indian Super League (ISL) has captivated fans over the past decade, delivering stunning goals, fierce rivalries, and dramatic playoff races. As the season cu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Chennaiyin FC has appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach. The former FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC assistant coach will make the step up to the head coach position as the Marina Machans look to challenge for the top honours again. Also Read | IND vs AUS 1st ODI 2025, Perth Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here's How Weather Will Behave for India vs Australia Cricket Match at Optus Stadium. Miranda's first assignment as head coach will be the AIFF Super Cup that kicks off in his home state, Goa, on Octob ...Read More >
Panaji: Not many Goan players have tasted success outside the state, but Trijoy Dias is confident he can make his mark at Gokulam Kerala FC.Trijoy was a lively presence on the wings for Churchill Brothers FC, scoring six times in 20 appearances in a season marred by controversies for the I-League title last season.Although the Goan side ended up runnersup to Inter Kashi FC after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict, Trijoy had a fruitful season.So why move to Gokulam Kerala?"Churchill ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday said that it will "endeavour to arrive at mutually agreeable measures" with the Indian Super League (ISL) organisers to enable timely commencement of the event, having got the go-ahead from the Supreme Court to have discussions on the matter. A SC bench of two judges allowed the AIFF and ISL organisers FSDL to start discussions on the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) and try to find a solution so that the upcoming ISL season goes ahead. The next hearing is scheduled for August 28. "Pursuant to the proceedings in the Hon ...Read More >
Kolkata: The 134th Durand Cup Organizing Committee announced that the total cash prize money pool of this year's tournament will increase three times to Rs 3 crore. This year IndianOil Durand cup, oldest in Asia, will kick off on July 23 and will be played in five states-Assam, Meghalaya, Shillong, Bengal and Jharkhand. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be present at the grand finale on August 23. Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra AVSM, SM, Chief of Staff HQ Eastern Command and Chairman Durand ...Read More >
'The lack of communication from the AIFF has been deeply disappointing, and the silence surrounding this matter has caused further erosion of confidence among clubs and other stakeholders.' IMAGE: The All India Football Federation, headed by Kalyan Chaubey, had earlier proposed to conduct the Indian Super League in December. Photograph: AIFF/X Ten Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday termed the delay in the tender process pertaining to the selection of a new commercial partner of the All ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 5: Jamshedpur FC has announced that the Box Office is now open from today, at Gate No. 2, Straight Mile Road from 8 AM to 8 PM, as the Men of Steel gear up for a crucial phase of the season with key home match against Mumbai City FC on April 9 at 7:30 PM at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. With the marquee clash against Mohun Bagan SG ending in a draw now focus shifts to Mumbai City FC for the battle to the top of the table, fans are encouraged to secure their seats early and be part of what promises to be an electrifying atmosphere at the Furnace. The Box Office will operate d ...Read More >
Margao, Apr 4 (PTI) Strikes from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia helped Bengaluru FC secure a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in a crucial match of the Indian Super League here on Saturday. The win lifted Bengaluru FC to fourth in the standings with 14 points, level with Mumbai City FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and Jamshedpur FC, while FC Goa slipped to seventh with 10 points.. Ryan Williams, whose goal set up India's 2-1 win over Hong Kong in an inconsequential Asian Cup qualifying round match a few days ago, was adjudged the Player of the Match. Bengaluru made a bright start and took the ...Read More >
As per reports, a Mohun Bagan fan was seriously injured after being attacked in Jamshedpur following yesterday's ISL match. The 'beautiful game' turned violent for one last night in Jamshedpur. After Mohun Bagan's 1-1 away draw against Jamshedpur FC in the ISL, a Mariners (MBSG) fan was allegedly attacked by locals outside the stadium. Fan Attacked After the Match According to a report from Bangla outlet Sangbad Pratidin, the injured supporter has been identified as Rajiv Roy, a 28-year-old f ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Saturday, April 4, 2026: Substitute Ritwik Kumar Das scored a dramatic stoppage-time header as Jamshedpur FC fought back to hold Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Both sides remained on 14 points from seven games after the result. Ritwik Kumar Das was adjudged the Player of the Match. Team changes and match start Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle made two changes to his starting line-up, bringing in Lazar Ćirković and Vincy Barretto in place of Rei Tachik ...Read More >
Panaji: Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal have been drawn in the same group for Super Cup 2025 which kicks off in Goa next month.Bagan, who won the Indian Super League (ISL) last season, were the top-seeded team in group A, which also has East Bengal, Chennaiyin FC and RKFC. The Kolkata Derby is scheduled to be played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Oct 31.Goa has hosted five derbies in the past, the first of which was in 1999 when the first leg of the National Football League ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Ten Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday termed the delay in the tender process pertaining to the selection of a new commercial partner of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as a "breach of trust" and demanded immediate clarity on the matter. On August 28, during a hearing relating to AIFF's constitution which was then pending, the AIFF and ISL organisers FSDL had submitted a "consensual resolution" to the Supreme Court, with the national federation agreeing "to conduct an open, competitive and transparent tender (process) for the selection of a commercial ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 5: Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wednesday. The Mariners became the first team this season to qualify for the playoffs as they now have 46 points from 20 games on the back of 14 victories and four draws, a release from ISL stated. A brilliant second-half brace from Jamie Maclaren and a composed finish from Liston Colaco sealed all three points for the league leaders. Javi Siverio's Brace Powers Jamshedpur FC to Clinical 3-1 Win Ove ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were shot down"), foreign policy questions, including India's position on the Gaza conflict, Special Intensi ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 18 (PTI) Indian Super League (ISL) side Chennaiyin FC have appointed former India midfielder Clifford Miranda as their new head coach, the club announced on Saturday. The 43-year-old, who served as India men's U23 coach briefly in 2023, will become the first Indian full-time head coach of the club. The Goan succeeds Scotsman Owen Coyle who left the club in July. "New Head Coach reporting for duty. Welcome Clifford Miranda," tweeted Chennaiyin FC. Miranda had worked as assistant coach of FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC in the past. He hung his playi ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 28 (ANI): NorthEast United FC will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. NorthEast United FC are currently sixth in the points table, with 25 points from 17 matches, having won six games and drawn seven. Also Read | SL vs AUS Dream11 Team Prediction, 1st Test 2025: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Sri Lanka vs Australia Match in Galle. Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, are placed at the penultimate spot with 13 points from 17 matches, with three wins a ...Read More >