Hero I-League



Bangalore FC all set to regain Hero I-League title

Indian football in a state of flux

By Debajit Kar KOLKATA: With the fading away of once prestigious Rovers Cup, Durand Cup, DCM trophy, Federation cup and other premier tournaments, Indian football is in a very precarious state. The only tournament that…


Mohammedan Sporting players preparing for I-League second division campaign

Mumtaz Akhtar to lead Sporting

KOLKATA: Experienced playmaker Mumtaz Akhtar will lead Eastern Conference champions Mohammedan Sporting in the final round of the I-League second division beginning on March 26. Having clinched the Eastern Conference with 16 points from eight…



Aizawl 'keeper Zothanmawia scrambles to clear the ball from Bengaluru FC's Udanta Singh

Vineeth heads Bengaluru to victory

BENGALURU: Local giants Bengaluru FC moved to second position on the table and kept the pace on leaders Mohun Bagan after a CK Vineeth goal in the 49th minute gave Ashley Westwood’s team a 1-0…


East Bengal players greet first goal scorer Mohammed Rafique (2nd from left)

Bello wins it for East Bengal, Lajong held

KOLKATA: Kingfisher East Bengal soared up to the second spot in the Hero I-League table following 2-1 win over Salgaocar FC at Barasat Sunday. Mohammed Rafique (38′) opened the scoring before Darryl Duffy (65′) grabbed…




Lajong boys celebrate Fabio goal

Solitary goal victory for Lajong FC

SHILLING: Shillong Lajong FC opened their points tally with the first victory of the season through a solitary goal from Brazilian forward Fabio Pena in a Hero I-League game at the JN Stadium here on…