Colaba Super League (CSL) / Interviews
Sport was always a passion for me: Jafferbhai Mansuri
Jafferbhai Gulam Mansuri, a name which has slowly in the past 40 years evolved into a brand. The journey which started with a small restaurant at Grant Road in 1973,…
Back home, Mumbai FC’s Pratik Chaudhari says he is thriving under Khalid Jamil’s faith
Mumbai FC have been enjoying home comforts for the last two games in the Hero I-League and that’s set to continue for one more game as Bengaluru FC come calling…
Interviews / WIFA Women's Championship
Aishwarya Balapure: “Our squad have 4-5 players who belong from slums.”
Over the years, we have seen numerous players who had to define the Tournament or Championship just by their natural talent. In the recently played WIFA Women’s Championship, it was…
Been there, done that; Experienced Climax Lawrence seeking a quick start
Mumbai FC have a date with destiny on the final day of the I-League season which sees the Mumbai outfit in a five way tussle to beat the drop when…
Elite Division / Interviews / MDFA
Old friends Suresh and Julian happy to share the spoils
Football is a funny old game. Whether you believe it or not, it keeps its pursuit of making you believe it is. Football sometimes throws up some really fascinating match…
Elite Division / Interviews / MDFA
In conversation with Mumbai Strikers Coach Sandeep Singh
To come all the way from Third Division to the top-flight of Mumbai Football is a huge thing. Mumbai Strikers went against all the odds to finish 9th in the…
Relishing the life between the sticks, Modest Nidhin Lal focusing on the basics
Mumbai FC’s shot stopper Nidhin Lal produced a jaw dropping performance to deny Bengaluru FC all three points and help Mumbai FC keep their unbeaten home record intact. Having joined…
Joshua Walker convinced me to join Bengaluru FC: Michael Collins
Press Release by I-League Media While the news of Joshua Walker’s injury saw the daylight, Bengaluru FC fans felt clueless. The sturdy midfielder made himself an exuberant part of Bengaluru…
Exclusive Interview with KNFC Coach Salim Khan on their recent success
Founded in 2013 by Salim Khan, KNFC (Kapadia Nagar Football Club) has cemented their place in the fraternity of Mumbai Football, setting an example of how a new and rookie…
2015 / Football Events / Interviews / Kenkre Champions League
In conversation sans coffee (version 2.0)- With Akhil Kothari
So on the penultimate day of the 5th edition of the Kenkre Champion’s League, our main man Kaushal Shukla got the opportunity to interview another young Kenkre gaffer, Akhil Kothari….
Inter District Championship / Recommended / Women's
Pune juggernaut marches on while Raigad win hearts
Though Pune continued with their goal-scoring spree it was Raigad who won hearts on Day 3. The 2019 Wifa Inter-District Championship Sub-Junior Girls is hosted by the Western India Football…
AFC ASIAN CUP: India crash out after heartbreaking loss to Bahrain
Sharjah, January 14, 2019: India paid a heavy penalty as they crashed out of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium…
I-league / I-league Under 18 / Recommended
HERO I-LEAGUE: Elite League playoffs to get underway in Goa
Goa, January 14, 2019: In what is news for football fans the second stage of the Hero Elite League (U-18) will kick-off at the Navelim Ground in Goa on January 15…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Aware of progress of Indian football: Dato Windsor John
New Delhi, January 14, 2019: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato Windsor John is not surprised by India’s performance in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In an exclusive interview,…
HERO I-LEAGUE: Arrows blank listless Shillong with first-half masterclass
Shillong, January 13, 2019: In what was a fine first-half performance Indian Arrows went on the offensive to beat Shillon Lajong 3-0 at the JLN Stadium on Monday. Vikram Pratap Singh…
Football the real winner as Shanthi Kunnj and Zars Sports enthrall with ‘Funday’
Mumbai, January 13, 2019: A boring Sunday turned into ‘Funday’ as Zars Sports and Shanthi Kunnj combined to give football fans a treat at the Cooperage Ground. This writer witnessed…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Revenge mission as India face Bahrain in crunch clash
Sharjah, January 13, 2019: Eight years ago on that fateful day of January 14, 2011 India had lost 5-2 to Bahrain in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. Circa…
Tricky but still very possible! A look at India’s Knockout round chances
Bahrain’s loss to Thailand followed by India’s disconcerting loss to UAE has thrown Group A of AFC Asian Cup wide open. India’s qualification into the Knockout rounds of AFC Asian…
AFC ASIAN CUP: UAE down India with double salvo
Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2019: Clinical finishing played a key role as UAE grabbed a 2-0 win against India in Group A of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday….
HERO I-LEAGUE: Churchill, Gokulam face-off in potential humdinger
Vasco da Gama, January 9, 2019: A humdinger is on cards as Churchill Brothers host Gokulam Kerala in a crucial 12th Hero I-League game at Tilak Maidan on Thursday. The last…
Indian Super League / Interviews
Karan Amin: It’s a dream come true to play in ISL
Ever since joining Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC, Mumbai-born Karan Amin has felt delighted and fortunate to be a part of the system which is quite difficult to…
Karim Shaikh discusses MDFA campaign and World Cup
As usual, the World Cup fever has lit up the whole nation. For the next one month, all we are going to read, hear and talk about is World Cup….
JMJ SC and their impeccable rise
A couple of weeks back, Parma – a club who was demoted in the third division of the Italian Football League in 2015, gained a remarkable three straight promotions to…
Elite Division / Interviews / MDFA
In conversation with Mumbai Strikers Coach Sandeep Singh
To come all the way from Third Division to the top-flight of Mumbai Football is a huge thing. Mumbai Strikers went against all the odds to finish 9th in the…
Feature / Interviews / MDFA
Exclusive: In conversation with Scott D’Souza
When you closely look back at the previous campaign of MDFA Elite Division, whether it is a goal-scoring chart or a collective performance index, it would be always dominated by…
Exclusive Interview with KNFC Coach Salim Khan on their recent success
Founded in 2013 by Salim Khan, KNFC (Kapadia Nagar Football Club) has cemented their place in the fraternity of Mumbai Football, setting an example of how a new and rookie…
Indian Football Team / Interviews
We have become stronger as a unit: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the first Indian Footballer to play in the UEFA Europa Cup feels the team has “become stronger as a unit with every passing game.” In a freewheeling…
I wish to see our young academy players represent country in next 7—8 years – Firmin D’souza
Speaking to Football counter, the Head Coach of SRS sports expects people to keep a realistic expectation from the Academy, stating nobody can make a world class player in just…
Indian Football needs sustainable growth – Raymond Verheijen
Raymond Verheijen conducted a football periodisation workshop, which was held for top 30 football coaches from across the nation and the sub-continent in Mumbai. This is the second visit for…
Raw talent needs to be identified and nurtured in a proper environment – Tony
With former A-League coach Tony Walmsley appointed as head coach for the Academy, the new venture in Mumbai aims to identify talent who can take up professional football and nurture…