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ISL side FC Goa have signed 21 year old Midfielder Jonatan Lucca as well defender Leonardo da Silva Moura. Moura, 36, captained top Brazilian side Flamengo where he spent 10 years making over 300 appearances for them as well as scoring 27 goals in the tenure. He had represented Brazil in a friendly in

August 21,2015

Indian Super League auction most expensive signings

Indian Super League is back after a brilliant opening year, and this time they are back with something new and something which has never been seen in the world of football and live auction of players. With the 9 players divided in pools of two, the 8 teams fought it out for players.

July 11,2015

Roberto Carlos may join Delhi Dynamos!

Brazil football legend Roberto Carlos may join Delhi Dynamos for ISL’s second edition. Carlos, who was the coach of Turkish side Akhisar Belediyespor last season, is no longer contracted with any club. However, if rumours are to be believed, Carlos is expected to replace Harm van Veldhoven as the Dynamos

June 27,2015

Adrian Mutu confirms deal with Pune City FC!

Although there were rumors that Adrian Mutu, who never played football in September 2014 when he separated from Petrolul Ploiesti, would be withdrawn "Brilliant" rests on the ground.

June 10,2015

ISL introduces new rules for 2015

Indian Super League, which had resounding success in its inaugural season came out with new set of guidelines for player retention and transfer policies.

March 11,2015

James McAllister: From Kochi to Exeter

James McAllister is one of many footballers who play in lower divisions of English football in near anonymity. But he got a taste of superstardom when he played in the inaugural Indian Super League for David James’ Kerala Blasters.

January 29,2015

Infrastructure in India for football is non existent

David James has blasted infrastructure facilities in India by terming that football needs a major overhaul if it wishes to be a huge sport in the land.

December 30,2014

David James says Infrastructure in India is non existent

David James has blasted infrastructure facilities in India by terming that football needs a major overhaul if it wishes to be a huge sport in the land.

December 22,2014

Kolkata are the first ever Indian Super League Champions

Atletico de Kolkata were crowned the first ever Indian Super League champions as they went on to win the game courtesy of a 90th min goal from substitute Rafique.

December 21,2014

Kerala Blasters vs Atletico de Kolkata The Grand Finale Analytics Preview

The stage is set for the two best sides in India to go for glory. Mumbai’s DY Patil stadium will be buzzing with fleets of yellows and rojiblancos singing their hearts out. Finally, we will have the first champion of Indian Super League.

December 20,2014

Who will be the first Champion?

ISL is drawing to a closure and we have our two finalists. Atletico de Kolkata will face giant killers Kerala Blasters. The two sides were the success tale in each half of the season. Kolkata had superb first half while Blasters had a superb latter half.

December 19,2014

FC Goa vs Atletico de Kolkata Match Report

Antonio Habas’ boys advance into the inaugural finals of the Indian Super League as they edge past Zico’s FC Goa by a virtue of a 4-2 penalty shootout win at Margao.

December 18,2014

FC Goa vs Atletico De Kolkata | 2nd Leg | Preview

With everything to play for, FC Goa take on Atletico De Kolkata in the second leg of the semi finals. With the first leg ending in a draw, we expect the teams to come out all guns blazing as the eye to become the second finalist who would take on Kerala Blasters in the finals of 20th December.

December 17,2014

Kerala Blasters FC the first every finalist in the history of Indian Super League

Kerala Blasters midfielder Stephen Pearson stole the show as his 117th minute goal won his team a place in the first ever finals of Indian Super League.

December 17,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters Match Preview

Blasters have the upper hand in the tie after thumping table toppers Chennaiyin in the first leg of the two legged semi-finals. But the action returns to Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Chennai as the hosts will be looking for a turnaround in order to get into the inaugural finals.

December 16,2014

Atletico de Kolkata and FC Goa play out a draw

In the second game of the Semi final leg of the Hero Indian Super League, Kolkata played out a goalless draw against the traveling FC Goa side.

December 15,2014

Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Kerala Blasters absolutely blasted Chennaiyin FC away as they drubbed the table toppers by 3 goals.

December 15,2014

Atletico De Kolkata Go Through

Atletico De Kolkata who took on FC Goa who had already qualified for the knock out stage, with the team from Kolkata still needing a point to qualify.

December 11,2014

Kerala vs Pune Match Report

Blasters ensure their top four qualification as Iain Hume’s sublime freekick settles the tie in Kochi. Pune’s dream of a top four finish went down the drain with this excruciating defeat.

December 10,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Delhi Dynamos Match Report

Alessandro Del Piero inspires Dynamos to a spirited draw at Nehru Stadium as they spoil league leaders’ home finale with a 2-2 draw. The players knew what was needed from this tie and it ought to be a no holds barred match for the Ornaje and they did just that as they came back from dead in second

December 10,2014

Kerala Blasters vs FC Pune City Preview

A do or die match for both the teams as the Southerners will be looking to end their home run on a high. On the other side, Pune will be looking to win this game at all costs with a huge margin and hope that Dynamos falter at Chennai.

December 09,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Delhi Dynamos Preview

Chennaiyin have qualified for the semis and are now rehearsing for their big game as they host an if-form Delhi Dynamos side. Delhi have to win this game to seal their berth in the top four. If they lose they will have to depend on the other results to qualify.

December 09,2014

Delhi raise hope of qualification for the Semis

Harm van Veldheman's boys edged past Pune in a keenly fought encounter. Delhi always looked like the side who will score first but Pune too had their moments. Delhi had two clear cut chances in the first half but were denied by Arindam's brilliance.

December 08,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs FC Goa

It will be a battle of equals when Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa take on each other today, with Chennai confirmed a place and Goa more or less assured a a place this will boost the moral of the side who win it today.

December 05,2014

Kerala vs NorthEast Match Report

Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United played out a goalless draw, as the home side did themselves no favour as they chase a place in the top four. Kerala and NorthEast played a hard fought game at the Jawaharlal Nehre Stadium in Cochin.

December 05,2014

FC Pune vs Mumbai City FC Report

Dudu's superb second half brace ensures that FC Pune are still in the hunt for a place in semis. Pune's manager Franco Colomba saw red as he overstepped twice whilst celebrating Pune's success.

December 04,2014

Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United FC

Kerala Blasters verses NorthEast United a game which plays huge roles in the next round of matches of Indian Super League.

December 04,2014

FC Pune vs Mumbai City FC Preview

The bottom placed neighbors go head to head with a hope of a top 4 finish. The derby may well make or break either side's campaign. Mathematically both of them have a chance of a top 4 finish. It all boils down to who wants it more.

December 03,2014

Delhi and Kolkata share spoils

Delhi and Kolkata played out a stalemate, as both sides failed to convert their opportunities. Home side made three changes from the blistering 4-1 against Mumbai as Shouvik Ghosh, Souvik Chakraborty and Adil Khan made their way into the first team. Del Piero still on the bench was disappointing.

December 03,2014

FC Goa vs NorthEast United Report

The rise and rise of FC Goa. From 8th on the table to 2nd in three game week as they won all of their recent three home games. Zico was visibly delighted as his turned the tied up side down. From difficulty in scoring in the opening weeks to routing the opposition.

December 02,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Atletico Kolkata Match Preview

The race for the fourth is reaching its climax as the contenders are making there moves. Chennaiyin have already secured a spot in semis while Goa are just a step away from that coveted spot.

December 02,2014

Kerela Blasters vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Chennaiyin on the cruise as they sink Kerela with an 87th minute strike. Chennaiyin FC are on the role as they won a difficult away game against their neighbors Kerala blasters who have been on song.

December 01,2014

FC Goa vs NorthEast United Match Preview

Goa will be looking to capitalize on their good run of form and their rivals’ poor run. Goa currently sit in fourth place but a win could see them leapfrog to second spot and one step closer to semifinals.

December 01,2014

FC Pune City vs Atletico de Kolkata

Pune and Kolkata played out a draw as they game saw both side missing their chance to win the game. Pune in particular could have won the game as the look and performed as better side.

November 30,2014

The South Indian Derby Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin FC

The race for semi-finals is hotting up by the day and two southern giants will be looking to get one up on each other. Table toppers will be looking to consolidate their position and seal their spot in the semifinal with a win in Kochi. Ditto can be said for Blasters who are in fourth place in the league

November 30,2014

FC Pune City vs Atletico Kolkata Match Preview

November 29,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Mumbai City FC Match Report

The battle for fourth just got interesting as Delhi Dynamos are turning on the heat as they thrash Peter Reid’s Mumbai City 4-1 at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi.

November 29,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Mumbai City FC Match Preview

Shaky Mumbai take on a spirited Delhi side in bid to consolidate their position in top four as the competition hots up. Mumbai haven't won a single game in their last three games and will be looking up to inconsistent Dynamos. They will be looking for all three points bail them out from their current

November 28,2014

NorthEast United vs Chennaiyin FC

November 27,2014

FC Goa send Kerala Blasters Packing Home

FC Goa coach and football legend was happy like never before as he saw is side play some brilliant football as they thumped Kerala Blasters by three goals.

November 27,2014

FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters Match Preview

A resurgent Goa side host high flying Kerala Blasters in a crunch game which could decide the fortunes of both the teams who are in contention for a place in semi-finals.

November 26,2014

NorthEast United vs Delhi Dynamos Match Report

Dynamos edge past a spirited NorthEast side with a 2-1 win over the hosts in a must-win encounter. Two quick first half goals from Hans Mulder and Gustavo sealed the day for the visitors while D.Mtonga pulled on e back late in the game for the hosts.

November 25,2014

NorthEast United vs Delhi Dynamos Match Preview

The battle of the bottom clubs is on show today in the ISL as NorthEast host fellow struggle mates in Dynamos. It is a must win game for both the teams as it is still in their grasp to save their season.

November 24,2014

Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Chennaiyin FC thrash Mumbai City in the return leg of ISL 3-0 to steer into a clear three point lead at the top of the table.

November 24,2014

Kerala Blasters vs Atletico de Kolkata

Atletico de Kolkata travel to Kochi as they aim to take back their top spot which they lost to Abhishek Bachan owned Chennaiyin FC. Kerala on the other hand have been on roll as they come back from a good victory over Delhi Dynamos last week. The David James coached side will look to win and consolidate

November 21,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs FC Pune City Report

Chennaiyins routed FC Pune as they go top of the table with a 3-1 win over the Maharashtra side at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Chennai.

November 20,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs FC Pune City Preview

Chennaiyin hosts a resurgent FC Pune as both the sides will look to close gap on league leaders Atletico de Kolkata. Although both the teams are coming off a draw but they will look for a win when they clash tomorrow in Chennai.

November 19,2014

Atletico Kolkata vs NorthEast United Match Report

Atletico Kolkata win their first game in 4th game as they stretch their lead at the top by four points with a 1-0 win over Eastern rivals NorthEast United.

November 19,2014

Atletico Kolkata vs NorthEast United Preview

The East Indian derby returns to India’s football capital as NorthEast United travel to Salt Lake tomorrow. The Seven Sisters will be hoping to get some kind of momentum against the table toppers to get their campaign back on track.

November 18,2014

Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa Report

Mumbai draw their third consecutive game as FC Goa manage to get a point away from home with a 0-0 draw at DY Patil stadium.

November 18,2014

Double deal for Pune City FC

Indian Super league side Pune City have replaced their two injured squad players and upgraded then with signing Jermaine Pennant and Krizstian Vadocz.

November 17,2014

Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa - Match Preview

This is going to be one heck of a clash as both teams will look to get all the three points in order to achieve their goals. A win for hosts will propel them to the top of the table while a win for the visitors will get them into the contention for a place in top 4.

November 17,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Kerela Blasters Match Report

David James’ side pick up all three points in this battle of mavericks as Dynamos’ woes continue with a 0-1 defeat at Jawaharlal Stadium.

November 17,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Kerala Blasters Preview

This game is between two sides who are scampering hard enough to get anything going for them in the inaugural ISL. Delhi Dynamos are struggling in the attacking third while Kerala are struggling in all the departments.

November 16,2014

NorthEast United vs FC Pune City Match Report

NorthEast and Pune settle for a scoreless draw in Guwahati as the latest trend of draws continues in ISL.

November 16,2014

NorthEast United vs Fc Pune City Preview

The unlucky side from the eastern terrain host highflying side from the west as Pune travel to Guwahati for their fixture against the Seven Sisters. Pune are in sublime form as they are gelling together as a team as the tournament enters into its second half.

November 15,2014

Atletico de Kolkata vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Atletico Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC shared the spoils as Kolkata hang on to top of the league table, ahead of Chennaiyin FC. This was their fourth straight draw for both the teams.

November 15,2014

Atletico de Kolkata vs Chennaiyin FC Match Preview

The heavyweights of ISL will go head to head at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata as Atletico host high flying Chennaiyin side.

November 14,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs FC Goa Match Report

Zico’s boys turn on the style as they thrash Delhi Dynamos 1-4 in the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi. Frenchman Youness Bengelloun scored a brace as Pires and co ran riot.

November 14,2014

Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC Report

Kerala and Mumbai played out a engrossing yet a goalless draw as Kerala's search for goal continues. The team from the south who is being coached by veteran English Keeper struggled to put the ball past Mumbai keeper Paul after chance after chance fell to Blasters side.

November 13,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs FC Goa

Delhi Dynamos take on FC Goa in the bottom of the table clash today as Delhi look to take the revenge from Goa who took all three points last time these tow sides met. Both teams who have been having the same problem of misfiring front men, will look to take maximum points fro today's encounter to stay

November 13,2014

Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC Preview

David James’ boys will host Nicholas Anelka backed Mumbai City in Kochi as both teams will look on to consolidate their prospects of a semi-final berth as the tournament enters into its business end. Peter Reid will be hoping that his other players start to perform up to the mark as they are getting

November 12,2014

FC Pune City vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Pune and Chennaiyin share the spoils in Balewadi as Stiven Mendoza’s stunner saved the day for the Southerners. Pune were dominant in the first half while both teams evened out in the second.

November 12,2014

FC Pune City vs Chennaiyin FC Match Preview

Pune host Chennaiyin FC today as both the sides enter into the top of the table clash at Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.

November 11,2014

Kerala Blasters vs Delhi Dynamos Match Report

Delhi Dynamos traveled to Kochi in search of three points but both sides played out a goalless draw. Both teams attacked with purpose but their defenses stood there and did what they where meant to do.

November 10,2014

FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Match Report

The Western outfits played out a drab draw in Goa as both the teams failed to capitalize on their chances.

November 10,2014

FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Preview

With every team in the ISL having won at least one game, Mumbai travel to Goa today in search of their their consecutive victory which would firmly put the team from Western Maharastra on the trail to qualify for the semi finals of the inaugural season. Goa on the other hand who are struggling to score

November 09,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC Match Review

A bad result for the side from south as a win yesterday would have taken them to top of the league, but Marco Materrazi coached side could only manage a draw as NEUFC player Koke a late equalizer.

November 09,2014

Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City Match Report

Atletico de Kolkata where handed their first defeat of the season as they were beaten by 3 goals to one by travelling side Pune FC. The league leaders Atletico de Kolkata were outclassed by some superlative goals from Dudu Omagbemi and Konstantinos Katsouranis who struck either side of the break as FC

November 08,2014

Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City Preview

Two contrasting teams, two contrasting coaches but one aim - all three points. Atletico de Kolkata are the only still not to have lost a game in the inaugural season of Indian Super League. They have played six games till date and have won three and drawn the other three. Pune on the other hand have

November 07,2014

Kerala Blasters vs FC Goa Match Report

Kerala ended their first Hero Indian Super League football home game with all three points. A capacity crowd of 47,000 people and their owner Sachin Tendulkar watched their game live as their home team took all three points through a single goal courtesy Gonsalves in the 63 minute of the game.

November 07,2014

Kerala Blasters vs FC Goa Match Preview

Kerala Blasters after touring the entire nation are finally return to home soil and face starkingly similar FC Goa. Both Goa and Kerala have been highly inconsistent this season. Zico’s boys will look to build some kind of momentum this time around.

November 06,2014

Mumbai City FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC Match Report

Three points to Mumbai City FC as they go third on the table courtesy a 59th Minute Nicolas Anelka finish. Mumbai sit third on the table as they leap frogged Delhi after two consecutive wins. On the other hand, Nicolas Anelka has started to look lively and started to enjoy is time playing ISL.

November 06,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Atletico de Kolkata Match Report

The ‘Indian El Classico’ read the posters inside the stadium yesterday as Chennaiyin FC took on Atletico de Kolkata. The two best teams went head to head as they seek all three points. But the game ended as expected with both side cancelling out each other.

November 05,2014

Mumbai City FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC Match Preview

Mumbai who are back to winning ways after they defeated Kerala Blasters last week, would like to extend their run today against visitors Delhi Dynamos who have had their part of struggle.

November 05,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Atletico de Kolkata Match Peview

The two stand-out teams from the inaugural Indian Super League season go head to head in a top of the table clash.

November 04,2014

TFM Exclusive Match Report - Talking points by ISL Pundit Henry Menezes

The influence of 15% stake holders Serie A side Fiorentina in the FC Pune City game has become an evident trademark with a typical Italian defensive mentality. The day saw the Home side start exactly the way they had started all their previous games – on the back foot and playing deep in their own

November 04,2014

Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters Match Report

Nicolas Anelka opened his goal scoring account for Mumbai City FC as he scored a sublime free kick in the 44th minute which secured all three points for the home side.

November 03,2014

FC Pune City vs NorthEast United SC Match Preview

Pune City will look to get some kind of momentum going for them as they host one of the consistent teams in Super League. The Eastenders have played an exciting brand of football throughout the tournament. Ricki Herbert’s young side is tipped to be one of the semifinalists by the punters.

November 03,2014

Mumbai City vs Kerela Blasters Match Preview

?The Indian Super League is almost a month old, and the games have come thick and fast. Mumbai welcome Kerala side who are on their fifth away game of the season are yet to play at home. Kerala won their first game last week as they got the better of Pune City FC. Mumbai on the other hand sit bottom

November 02,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs FC Goa Match Preview

Delhi Dynamos have been very inconsistent in this tournament, like all other teams with exception of Atletico de Kolkata. FC Goa on the other hand have been very consistent, albeit in wrong sense. Zico’s boys have been winless till now and have dropped more points from winning position than any other

November 01,2014

FC Pune City vs Kerala Blasters Match Report

Kerala Blasters continued their strong run away from home as they came back from a goal down to register a 2-1 win over an inconsistent FC Pune City. This was first win of the season for David James and his boys.

October 31,2014

Pune City FC vs Kerala Blasters Match Preview

Kerala Blasters who take on Pune City Fc today, play their second of the three games which are scheduled at home stadium in Kochi. Sachin Tendulkar owned side have struggled for points in their opening three games would be hoping to take the most out of the Pune game.

October 30,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs NorthEast United FC Report

Delhi where held to a goalless draw by a stubborn NorthEast side in the absence of captain - Capdevilla. Delhi who managed their first win of the tournament as they drubbed Chennai side. And NorthEast who were coming off a 2-0 away win against Mumbai, stand third on the table after the draw against Delhi

October 30,2014

Anelka Thanks Wenger

Nicholas Anelka was one of the brightest talents in Europe in his younger days. He has been an eventful journeyman of European football. The French international has played for five clubs in France and England. Along with this he has had brief spells in China, Turkey and Italy.

October 30,2014

Delhi Dynamos FC vs NorthEast United FC Preview

NorthEast United embark on their second of four away trips, as they travel to Delhi to take on the local side Delhi Dynamos. Northeast who have had a decent start to their season, have won two, drawn one and lost one. On the other hand today’s host ripped apart a Chennai side, they won their first

October 29,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC

Marco Materazzi and his Chennaiyin FC drubbed their Mumbai counter parts, as the team from south went second on the table after three wins from four games. Nicolas Anelka who was suspended for three games, made a disappointing return to the game as he played for his twelfth football club. The game saw

October 29,2014

FC Pune City vs FC Goa Match Report

FC Pune City got their maiden win of the season against fellow strugglers FC Goa at Balewadi Sports complex. Two late goals in each half gave the hosts a comfortable win over their western rivals.

October 28,2014

Aletico de Kolkata vs Kerala Blasters Match Report

Kolkata dropped their first points at home against a struggling Kerala Blasters as they settled for a 1-1 draw at Salt Lake stadium. Kolkata were without their talisman striker Fikru Terfera who was suspended for this fixture.

October 28,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Mumbai City FC Match Preview

Match day 13, in the Indian Super League see's Chennai take on Mumbai in crucial clash where three points are most welcome to both the sides.

October 27,2014

Robert Pires Fikru and Antonio Habas banned for bust up in tunnel

The Punch-gate took a new turn when AIFF decided to ban and impose a fine on FC Goa’s Robert Pires and Atletico de Kolkata coach Antonio Habas.

October 26,2014

Delhi Dynamos FC vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

Chennaiyin FC traveled to country capital to take on Delhi Dynamos and Del Piero. The game ended the Southern teams unbeaten three game run as Delhi ripped apart their opponents, winning the game by four goals to one.

October 26,2014

FC Pune City vs FC Goa Match Preview

We are almost halfway through the group stages of the inaugural Indian Super League tournament, but there are these three teams who have scrapped the bottoms of the table since the opening day. Today we look at two the three, when FC Pune takes on FC Goa in a crucial crunch clash.

October 26,2014

Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC Report

Mumbai City FC had shock results yesterday as they were handed their second loss of the inaugural ISL by the Highlanders from the NorthEast. The game which took place in D.Y Patil stadium in Mumbai, saw a two unchanged side take on each other as both the managers were happy with their team’s performance

October 25,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs Chennaiyin FC Match Preview

Delhi will be looking to get first win of the season against a high flying Chennaiyin team. The southern club has gone onto win both of their opening games and are looking threatening.

October 25,2014

Who is Fikru Terfera?

Fikru Terfera is one name that is on tip of every Indian’s tongue. The Atletico de Kolkata man has taken the league by storm. But he is an unknown commodity to the sub continental football fans.

October 24,2014

Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United FC Match Preview

From the grounds of Oval maidan to the open spaces of Dadar’s Shivaji Park, if one game dominates the streets of Mumbai then it is cricket. But, Indian Super League has had a quick impact and helped generate more interest in the game, with stadium brimming with young fans and parents with their young

October 24,2014

FC Goa vs Atletico Kolkata Match Report

Cavin Lobo scored a brace as Kolkata comeback to win their exciting clash against a very good Goa side.

October 24,2014

FC Goa vs Athletico de Kolkata Match Preview

After gala opening ceremony and packed stadiums, ISL has established itself and has done justice to its ‘Let’s Football’ motto. With the first round of games done, we today take a look at two Indian states and their teams, where the game - football dominates the streets and is a way of living for

October 23,2014

International interest for Indian Football Team

'Ye diwali, football wali' yes with ISL putting India on the world footballing map, a number of high profile managers have applied for the the Indian national football team job. With Dutchman Wim Koevermans gone, the AIFF have been looking to appoint a manager for the national side.

October 23,2014

Chennaiyin FC vs Kerela Blasters Match Report

Chennaiyin FC began their home leg of the touenament with a 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters. The Abhishek Bacchhan owned team were propelled to all 3 points by Frenchman Bernard Mendy’s super strike.

October 22,2014

South Indian Derby - Match Preview

With games now coming thick and fast, this ISL witnesses its third derby in a fortnight with Abhishek Bachan owned Chennaiyin FC taking on Tendulkar's side Kerla Blasters.

October 20,2014

North East United FC vs FC Goa Match Report

North East United FC who represent the eight states of the North East where playing their third game at the home ground as the awaited the Goan side captained by Pires at the Indira Gandhi Stadium which was bustling with 30000 fans. The game saw the two teams share points and Goa earn their first ever

October 20,2014

Maha win for Mumbai City FC in Marathi Derby

Mumbai City FC swept their opening day blues aside by thrashing FC Pune City by 5 goals with forward Andre Moritz scoring a stunning hat-trick. This was their first home game of the season.

October 19,2014

Ljungberg tweets to I-League Club by mistake

After Mumbai City FC (The Indian Super League team - just to be sure) had a sensational 5-0 win in the Maharashtra Derby, Freddie Ljungberg, who was welcomed so vocally by the fans goofed up his tweets.

October 19,2014

Maratha Derby - Mumbai City FC vs Pune City FC

The derby fever has now gripped the Western peninsula after enthralling the fans in east. The traditional powerhouses in Mumbai and Pune will go head to head in Mumbai’s DY Patil stadium.

October 18,2014

North East United vs Atletico de Kolkata Match Report

Atletico de Kolkata build up on their opening day victory over Mumbai as they beat NEUSC by two goals in their own den. Kolkata drew first blood in the East India derby. Fikru and a late goal by Podany sealed the deal for the visitors.

October 17,2014

North East USC vs Atletico de Kolkata Match Preview

The derby flavor is going to grip East India as two of the most promising sides go head to head in Guwahati. The Hillsiders will take on half Spanish Kolkata who are fresh from trouncing Mumbai City FC 3-0 at Salt Lake just 4 days ago.

October 16,2014

FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC Match Report

A thriller in Panaji as Chennaiyin edge past a spirited Goa side to claim the first away win in the ISL. Two first half goals from Balwant Singh and Elano sealed the deal for the visitors.

October 16,2014

FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC Match Preview

FC Goa open their ISL campaign by hosting a star studded Chennaiyin FC. Goa is known for its inherent love for football apart from scenic beaches and cheap booze. ISL heads to its spiritual home with FC Goa led by Brazilian legend Zico look to get off to a flyer against Chennaiyin FC.

October 15,2014

Delhi Dynamos vs FC Pune City Match Report

The Capital got crazy with football as they went into flurry of Mexican waves. The 25,000 football maniacs were relishing the chance to catch a footballing event of this magnitude for the very first time in their lifetime.

October 15,2014

North East USC vs Kerala Blasters Match Report

North East United SC began their ISL campaign on a winning note as they edged past a dominant Kerala Blasters side. Spaniard Koke scored at the stroke of the halftime for the Eastern boys.

October 14,2014

Capital Clash Delhi Dynamos taken on FC Pune City

ISL has created the right noises with their opening fixtures. Now the action shifts to capital city as Dynamos play host to their southern rivals Pune City.

October 14,2014

AFC Prez wishes ISL brings Indian Football back to its best

AFC president Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa hoped that India’s latest league will help in the development of the game in a cricket crazy nation.

October 13,2014

North-East United SC vs Kerala Blasters Match Preview

The second fixture of inaugural ISL takes us to scenic and football crazy North-East where North-East United SC (NEUSC) will face their southern rivals Kerala Blasters.

October 13,2014

Atletico de Kolkata vs Mumbai City FC match report

The Indian Super League which officially took off today, Bollywood fanfare and a tinge of politics Bengal chief minister Smt. Mamata B speaking a few words of wisdom of her own. The ISL saw a opening performance of drummers from different parts of the states representing their respective teams. With

October 13,2014

TFM Exclusive Anelka training at Mumbai City FC

Our website www.thefootballmind.com , in short, TFM, had the privilege to witness the ISL team - Mumbai City FC train live, at Cooperage ground, Mumbai.

October 09,2014

Chenaiyin FC Statement of Intent

‘Chennai will be proud of us,’ says legendary French Mikael Silvestre.

October 06,2014

Mikael says Chennai will be revolutionary for India

Chennaiyin FC have given a statement of intent on their formal unveiling ceremony. Mikael Silvestre was effusive about the team’s prospects in particular as he said Chennai will be part of a ‘revolution’.

October 05,2014

INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE TEAM ANALYSIS

With just eight days to go for the inaugural Indian Super League which starts on the 12th of October, looks like it would be a one big gala event. With the respective team's star players signed, arrived and started their training regime the league promises to take Indian football to a whole new level.

October 04,2014

Anderson and Gudjohnson set for a move to Pune?

FC Pune City are making all the headlines and they have a valid reason. The team from Maharastra are in talks with Manchester United man Anderson who was on loan to Serie A side Fiorentina last season and former Chelsea and Barcelona ace Gudjohnsen.

September 25,2014

Pires arrives in India

French international and former Arsenal legend landed at the Mumbai airport on Monday night. The Arsenal legend has signed with the Goa side which will be coached by another legend, Zico.

September 24,2014

Elano signs for Chennai

Abhishek Bachan and Vita Dani co-owned company have managed to sign the Brazilian playmaker as they missed the chance to sign Ronaldinho who rejected Chennai for Mexico.

September 23,2014

Silvestre joins Team Chennai in the inaugural ISL season

September 23,2014

Atletico Madrid present their sister club ISL side Atletico de Kolkata in Madrid

It was proud moment for the fans of Indian football as well as Kolkata players. As it was a momentous and historic occasion for all of them. Atletico de Kolkata also known as Atletico Kolkata, were presented at their ‘home’ in Madrid.

September 22,2014

Del Piero Arrives in India

Del Piero arrived in India today, and he was welcomed by a number of fans who were awaiting for the Italians arrival.

September 20,2014

ISL will be broadcast in 5 languages

STAR India who are the broadcast partners for the inaugural ISL have come out with a brilliant idea of broadcasting the ISL in regional languages along with English and Hindi. The other three languages are Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali.

September 20,2014

Materazzi will be Chennai Titan's new Boss

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi has joined Chennai in the new Indian Super League (ISL) following in the footsteps of former national team mate Alessandro Del Piero.

September 12,2014

Atletico de Kolkata on tour

Atletico de Kolkata who are on a pre-season tour to Spain, had their first taste of victory. They defeated a lower league Spanish side Gimnastica F.C with a margin of 6-0.

September 12,2014

Atletico de Kolkata start preparation for upcoming ISL

Indian Super League's Kolkata franchise Atletico de Kolkata start their campaign with an exhibition match against Spanish side Gimnástica Segoviana today.

September 09,2014

Indian Super League Fixtures list

The fixture list for the much anticipated ISL is out, Atletico de Kolkata take on Mumbai City Fc in the opening game of the inaugural season of ISL. The tournament kicks off on Sunday the 12th of October.

September 09,2014

Nicolas Anelka to play in Mumbai

The ISL is seeing a lot attention from the international world of Football with the likes of Del Piero, David Trezeguet, Michael Chopra and David James playing in the league this year, also the recent speculation of Ronaldinho; the Indian Super League is gearing up for yet another marquee signing-- Nicolas

September 05,2014

Chennai ISL

IMG-Reliance have confirmed that Chennai will replace Bengaluru as the eighth franchise of the ISL, with this announcement came in the speculation about the potential owners.

August 23,2014

Steve Clarke to Coach Goa ISL Team

Former Premier League Team West Bromwich Albion Manager Steve Clarke is set to coach the Goa Franchise ISL Team.

August 07,2014

The next big name in Indian Football

Lenny Rodriguez will play on the wings for Pune City FC.

July 29,2014

Bengaluru Franchise of ISL get a high defense

28 and one of the tallest football players India has at 6"1', Gouramangi Singh from Imphal is now a part of Bangaluru's defenders for the ISL.

July 29,2014

Arnab Kumar Mondal plays with Athletico de Kolkata

Arnab Kumar Mondal is a footballer who got into the game pretty early when compared to a lot of other football players in India.

July 29,2014

D Ravanan to Defend for Pune City FC

D Ravanan will be a strong addition to the Pune City FC defense.

July 27,2014

Rohit Mirza bolts up the Mumbai City FC Midfield

A Mumbaikar through and through, Rohit Mirza, a mifielder from the I-League club Mumbai-FC is now set to play for the Ranbir Kapoor co-owned Mumbai City FC for the ISL.

July 27,2014

Kerela Blasters line up Striking Options

The 23-year old CS Sabeeth has already been making a name for himself in Indian football and is all set to open for the ISL team Kerala Blasters.

July 27,2014

Jibon Singh to North East United FC

Khangembam Jibon Singh, better known s simply Jibon Singh is an Indian footballer who will now play for North East United FC in the upcoming ISL tournament.

July 26,2014

Goa Franchise gets Debabrata Roy

Debabrata Roy has been selected to play for Goa FC of the Indian Super League.

July 26,2014

Jagroop Singh the Delhi Dynamos Goalkeeper

Jagroop Singh is a 23-year old goalkeeper who has already had successful stints across clubs in India and is all set to open as goalkeeper for the Delhi Dynamos FC in the ISL.

July 26,2014

Foreign Player Signings to Delhi Dynamos

Mads Junker, former Roda JC player and KV Mechelen Striker has signed for the Delhi franchise of the Indian Super League.

July 25,2014

The Other Goalkeeper for Team Bengaluru

Shilton Paul - Goalkeeper for Team Bengaluru in the Indian Super League

July 24,2014

Indian Strikers Missing from ISL

India’s current captain Sunil Chhetri, Balwant Singh, Robin Singh and Victorina Fernandes are strikers who play for I-League clubs across the country and whose presence will be missed at the ISL.

July 22,2014

ISL Player Draft and sequence of teams

A total of 84 Indian players will be up for the player draft with an additional 7 reserve players in case of injuries or other emergencies. Among them 39 have represented India at the international level.

July 22,2014

Indian Super League - Team Logos

The Hero Indian Super League is the name of a new, proposed football league in India by IMG-Reliance (a joint venture of IMG and Reliance Industries) and the All India Football Federation. It is set to kick off on 19 September 2014 and finish its first season in November of that year

July 22,2014

The Indian Super League - Domestic Draft

The Indian Super League is to commence on the 19th of September. As a rule, each 22-man team has a foreign marquee, 7 foreign players, 14 domestic and 4 local players.

July 22,2014

Missing Alert: Indian Strikers at the ISL

?The ISL organizers have been delighted at the amount of Indian talent that will be showcased during the country’s first ever ISL tournament in September.

July 22,2014

Italians Cirillo and Belardi to Play for Pune at the ISL

?Bruno Cirillo, the 37-year old defender and Emanuele Belardi, the 36-year old goalkeeper both from Italy have signed on to play as a part of Pune’s team in the upcoming ISL.

July 21,2014