ISL 2019-2020: Can ATK lift its third title this season?
5 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2019-2020: Can ATK lift its third title this season?

The Hindu  

Antonio Habas has returned as the head coach of ATK as the two-time champion prepares to reinvent the proficiency it enjoyed in the first three seasons. The Hispanic influence of Habas, an appointee from the stable of Spanish giant Atletico Madrid, is seen as the primary cause behind the Kolkata franchise’s dominance in the early seasons. READ : New-look Kerala Blasters takes on ATK in ISL opener Habas’ return after a gap of three seasons has led to a major overhaul of the team with a new set of imports filling up the ranks of the foreigners. READ : Kerala Blasters vs ATK: Anas Edathodika, Jobby Justin to miss ISL opener ATK has also retained the services of Englishman John Johnson, apparently considering his efficiency in deep defence, while bringing in Irishman Carl McHugh and Spaniard Agus Garcia in the back-line.

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ISL 2023: From Sivasakthi to Ralte- Four young stars of ISL 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

ISL 2023: From Sivasakthi to Ralte- Four young stars of ISL 2023

The Hindu  

The 2022-23 season of the Indian Super League wound to a close, with ATK Mohun Bagan becoming the champion after beating Bengaluru FC on penalties in the final. Here are four of the best young players of this season: Sunil Chhetri has hailed the impact Sivasakthi has had on the BFC side Sivasakthi Narayanan - Bengaluru FC By around the …

ISL 2022-23: Looking back at the eight ISL finals
1 year, 9 months ago

ISL 2022-23: Looking back at the eight ISL finals

The Hindu  

ATK Mohun Bagan will take on Bengaluru FC in the final of the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on Saturday. However, ‘keeper Laxmikant Kattimani’s own goal in the 90th minute put the teams back on level terms before Stiven Mendoza scored a minute later to give the Blues their first league title. Playing against FC Goa …

ISL final preview: Rampant Bengaluru FC stands in the way of ATK Mohun Bagan’s bid for historic title
1 year, 9 months ago

ISL final preview: Rampant Bengaluru FC stands in the way of ATK Mohun Bagan’s bid for historic title

The Hindu  

At the end of a long and arduous season, ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC have one final hurdle to cross as both teams prepare to clash for the Indian Super League 2022-23 title. ATK Mohun Bagan is the eighth-highest-scoring team of the ISL 2022-23 season, having scored a total of 26 goals. ATKMB top scorer: Dimitrios Petratos Bengaluru FC …

ISL 2022-23: Five Indian youngsters who sparkled in the Indian Super League this season
1 year, 10 months ago

ISL 2022-23: Five Indian youngsters who sparkled in the Indian Super League this season

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League returned to its traditional home and away format after a brief Covid-19 induced break, which forced the tournament to held in Goa. Siva Sakthi, who has six goals for Bengaluru FC this season, in action in the Indian Super League. | Photo Credit: Focus Sports/ ISL Des Buckingham’s side is studded with some of the best …

ISL 2022-23: Indian Super League transfer list, Petratos replaces Roy Krishna at ATK Mohun Bagan
2 years, 6 months ago

ISL 2022-23: Indian Super League transfer list, Petratos replaces Roy Krishna at ATK Mohun Bagan

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League 2022-23 season will be another chapter of the franchise league, which has become one of the breeding grounds of young talents in the game. Arrival: Roy Krishna, Amrit Gope, Javier Hernandez, Hira Mondal, Prabir Das, Faisal Ali Roy Krishna, Amrit Gope, Javier Hernandez, Hira Mondal, Prabir Das, Faisal Ali Departure: Ashique Kuruniyan, Cleiton Silva, Iman Basafa, …

ISL 2021-22: ATK Mohun Bagan Release Antonio Lopez Habas as Head Coach
3 years ago

ISL 2021-22: ATK Mohun Bagan Release Antonio Lopez Habas as Head Coach

News 18  

Antonio Lopez Habas has been removed as head coach of Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan after a string of four winless games that left the team in sixth with eight points in the 2021-22 ISL standings. The Spaniard, who was the first manager in ISL to win the title twice, has been under pressure after their star-studded side …

ISL 2020-21: Players to Look Out For in Final Between Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21: Players to Look Out For in Final Between Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan

News 18  

After 110 league games and four semi-finals, 295 goals, 87,811 passes and 7307 tackles later 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League has finally reached its culmination point. On Saturday, March 13, Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will face each other for the ISL Trophy. ISL 2020-21 FULL COVERAGE | ISL 2020-21 SCHEDULE | ISL 2020-21 POINTS TABLE …

ISL 2020-21 semifinal preview: Tough contest on cards as Mohun Bagan and NorthEast eye maiden final
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21 semifinal preview: Tough contest on cards as Mohun Bagan and NorthEast eye maiden final

The Hindu  

NorthEast United FC will be looking to pick up from where Idrissa Sylla had left off by scoring the equaliser in the added-time against ATK Mohun Bagan, in the first leg of the semifinal II of the Indian Super League. The second leg of the semifinal, which comes up in Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday, is expected to relieve the action …

ISL 2020-21: Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, Wangjam signify rise of developmental players - ISL news - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2020-21: Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, Wangjam signify rise of developmental players - ISL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

According to the player guidelines of the ongoing Indian Super League season, it is mandatory for every club to have at least two developmental players in the matchday squad of 20. In the past, teams only had to include developmental players in the overall squad but the rule to include these youngsters in the matchday squad made the eleven clubs …

Football in 2020: Highlights from Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League during the covid-hit year
4 years ago

Football in 2020: Highlights from Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League during the covid-hit year

The Hindu  

It was an unusual year for sports with the coronavirus pandemic halting tournaments for an extended period or leading them to be cancelled. READ | However, there was plenty to cheer for Indian football in particular after two of the biggest clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal made their entry into the Indian Super League. 16 January - ATK and …

ISL 2020-21 Preview: n-form ATK Mohun Bagan eyes third win on the trot- ISL 2020 News - Sportstar ATKMB
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 Preview: n-form ATK Mohun Bagan eyes third win on the trot- ISL 2020 News - Sportstar ATKMB

The Hindu  

ATK Mohun Bagan will be looking to utilise the confidence of winning two successive matches at the start when it takes on Odisha FC at the Fatorda Stadium on Thursday. The ATK Mohun Bagan coach is also respectful of Baxter, whom he knows since the two were coaching different sides in the South Africa Premier Soccer League in the early …

ISL 2020-21, SC East Bengal vs ATK Mohun Bagan: Predicted starting XI and formation - ISL - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21, SC East Bengal vs ATK Mohun Bagan: Predicted starting XI and formation - ISL - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League will witness its first Kolkata derby when ATK Mohun Bagan takes on SC East Bengal at Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Friday. FOLLOW | ISL 2020, SC East Bengal vs ATK Mohun Bagan Live Score Updates UPDATE - Official team news SC East Bengal XI Debjit Majumder; Scott Neville, Daniel Fox, Rana Gharami, Narayan Das; Matti …

ISL 2020-21: Who are SC East Bengal's foreign players? - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: Who are SC East Bengal's foreign players? - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indian Super League debutant SC East Bengal will gets its ISL 2020-21 season underway with the Kolkata Derby against fellow newcomer ATK-Mohun Bagan at the Tilak Maidan on November 27. As per the All India Football Federation's rules, ISL clubs can have seven overseas players in their squad, but the legacy-rich club decided to get only six foreign nationals on …

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan's Sandesh Jhingan hopes coach Antonio Lopez Habas has 'perfect plan' for East Bengal
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan's Sandesh Jhingan hopes coach Antonio Lopez Habas has 'perfect plan' for East Bengal

Firstpost  

The traditional Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal rivalry finds a new and snazzy platform post their mergers with ATK and Shree Cement respectively. Vasco: ATK Mohun Bagan’s defender Sandesh Jhingan knows arch rivals SC East Bengal could be “unpredictable” but trusts his coach Antonio Lopez Habas to come up with a “perfect plan” for the much-anticipated Kolkata derby of ISL …

ISL 2020-21: 'Pity that No People in Stands', Says Hyderabad FC Coach Manuel Marquez
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: 'Pity that No People in Stands', Says Hyderabad FC Coach Manuel Marquez

News 18  

Hyderabad FC had a dreadful debut in the Indian Super League last season and it upto head coach Manuel Marquez to turn it around for them this season. In the bubble, we can’t meet too many people, we only get to spend time during food and such.” FIRST GAME PREPARATION Hyderabad begin their season against Odisha FC on Monday and …

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan eke out narrow win with pragmatism as Vicuna's Kerala Blasters give a glimpse of what to expect
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan eke out narrow win with pragmatism as Vicuna's Kerala Blasters give a glimpse of what to expect

Firstpost  

Antonio Habas relied on counterattacks instead of opting to dictate terms as ATK Mohun Bagan made a winning start to ISL 2020-21. Indian Super League’s seventh season got underway at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Friday with ATK Mohun Bagan FC beating Kerala Blasters FC in the inaugural match by a 1-0 margin. The season opener also taught us …

ISL 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan preview: Bringing together the old and the new - ISL 2020 News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan preview: Bringing together the old and the new - ISL 2020 News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

One of the oldest football clubs in Asia with a 131-year glorious history, Mohun Bagan merged with the most successful team in the Indian Super League, ATK, early this year. The new collaboration seeks to preserve Mohun Bagan’s classic emblem and colours to continue tradition, but the squad essentially remains that of the ATK side that lifted the ISL crown. …

ISL 2021: ATK Mohun Bagan Coach Antonio Habas Warns I-League Winning Vicuna Ahead of Season Opener
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021: ATK Mohun Bagan Coach Antonio Habas Warns I-League Winning Vicuna Ahead of Season Opener

News 18  

Kibu Vicuna may have coached Mohun Bagan to the I-League title last season but ISL is a different tournament altogether, ATK Mohun Bagan head coach Antonio Lopez Habas warned his Kerala Blasters counterpart on Thursday. ?Kibu Vicuna did good work in Mohun Bagan, but this year it is a different competition and different season. ISL 2020-21 FULL COVERAGE | ISL …

ISL 2020-21 ATK Mohun Bagan Preview: 2 India Champions Unite to Pose Another Title Challenge
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 ATK Mohun Bagan Preview: 2 India Champions Unite to Pose Another Title Challenge

News 18  

ATK Mohun Bagan will be playing their first season in the Indian Super League as defending ISL champions, ATK merged with winners of I-League last season, Mohun Bagan. ISL 2019-20 PERFORMANCE This is the first season that ATK Mohun Bagan are playing in the Indian Super League. CHANCES/PREDICTION IN ISL 2020-21 With two champions sides coming together, ATK Mohun Bagan …

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Lopez Habas picks Sandesh Jhingan as one of his five captains
4 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Lopez Habas picks Sandesh Jhingan as one of his five captains

Firstpost  

Jhingan, who is one of the high profile signings of the season, was named along with fellow defender Pritam Kotal and goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharja as the three Indian captains in his roster, Panaji: A believer in having multiple leaders in his side, ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Lopez Habas on Sunday picked star India defender Sandesh Jhingan as one of …

ISL 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan Preview: Reigning champions recruit smartly to emerge as front-runners for title
4 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2020-21, ATK Mohun Bagan Preview: Reigning champions recruit smartly to emerge as front-runners for title

Firstpost  

With the upcoming season of the Indian Super League just days away, we at Firstpost.com take a look at how defending champions ATK Mohun Bagan stack up. Most football fans have been buzzing with anticipation upon learning the two titans of the sport’s inclusion in the 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League, but arguably, the more exciting addition to …

Indian Super League 2020-21 to Kick Off from November 20 in Goa
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Super League 2020-21 to Kick Off from November 20 in Goa

News 18  

Indian Super League 2020-21, the seventh edition of the league, is all set to kick off from November 20 between 11 teams in Goa. The 11 teams participating in the league are: ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, NorthEast United FC, Odisha FC, SC East Bengal. #HeroISL 2020-21 …

ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Habas joins team’s training session
4 years, 2 months ago

ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Habas joins team’s training session

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League's defending champion ATK Mohun Bagan’s Spanish imports including head coach Antonio Lopez Habas and his support staff joined the training session on Monday after the completing 14-day quarantine period. While Bagan’s Indian players had already started training, Habas was keeping a tab through video sessions as he and his fellow coaching staff went through their quarantine …

ISL 2019-20: The Habas revolution in ATK
4 years, 9 months ago

ISL 2019-20: The Habas revolution in ATK

The Hindu  

After tasting success under Spaniards Antonio Habas and Jose Molina in 2014 and 2016, ATK’s board decided to go the British way for a couple of seasons. ATK’s defence starts from the front line, and among the off-season arrivals were the Wellington Phoenix strike duo of Roy Krishna and David Williams from Australia’s A-League. More than the ISL title, Habas …

ISL: Antonio Lopez Habas to be coach of merged ATK-Mohun Bagan side in coming season
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: Antonio Lopez Habas to be coach of merged ATK-Mohun Bagan side in coming season

Firstpost  

Antonio Lopez Habas who had guided them to the title in the inaugural ISL in 2014, was back at the helm at the start of 2019 following two tumultuous years, which witnessed four coaches with the team finishing ninth and sixth in the standings Kolkata: Fresh from winning a record third Indian Super League title, ATK boss Sanjiv Goenka on …

Antonio Habas to coach merged ATK-Mohun Bagan team
4 years, 10 months ago

Antonio Habas to coach merged ATK-Mohun Bagan team

The Hindu  

Fresh from winning a record third Indian Super League title, ATK boss Sanjiv Goenka on Sunday announced that Antonio Habas would remain the coach next season when the side merges with Mohun Bagan. RELATED| Hernandez heroics steer ATK to historic third ISL title With Habas set to continue, it would mean an end of the road for Kibu Vicuna at …

Antonio Habas will be coach of merged ATK-Mohun Bagan team: ATK boss Sanjiv Goenka
4 years, 10 months ago

Antonio Habas will be coach of merged ATK-Mohun Bagan team: ATK boss Sanjiv Goenka

India TV News  

Fresh from winning a record third Indian Super League title, ATK boss Sanjiv Goenka on Sunday announced that Antonio Habas would remain the coach of their team that has merged with the country's oldest club, Mohun Bagan. With Habas set to continue, it would mean an end of the road for Kibu Vicuna at Mohun Bagan despite guiding the team …

ISL 2019-20: Back for sequel, Antonio Habas delivers hit at ATK
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Back for sequel, Antonio Habas delivers hit at ATK

The Hindu  

Antonio Habas had a night to remember on Saturday as he became the first manager in Indian Super League history to win two titles with the same club. The Spaniard, in his second stint with ATK, guided the side to a historic third ISL title as his men downed Chennaiyin FC 3-1. RELATED| Hernandez heroics steer ATK to historic third …

ISL 2019-20: Dedication, ambition and Antonio Habas' tactical acumen lace ATK's glory of winning third title
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Dedication, ambition and Antonio Habas' tactical acumen lace ATK's glory of winning third title

Firstpost  

Footballers thrive off the energy of match-going fans, but even playing to empty stands, ATK created a buzz, dismantling Chennaiyin FC’s dream of writing a fairytale conclusion for their impressive turnaround midway through the season. Antonio Habas polished off a perfect comeback to India with ATK lifting a historic third Indian Super League title following their 3-1 triumph over Chennaiyin …

ATK's title win built on fighting spirit & collective effort - Habas
4 years, 10 months ago

ATK's title win built on fighting spirit & collective effort - Habas

The Hindu  

ATK boss Antonio Habas hailed the collective effort of his team after it beat Chennaiyin FC 3-1 to lift its third Indian Super League title. He said, "Today, we didn't play well in the second half because we were too afraid to win, which is normal after the loss of our leader. It's very difficult because the tension and motivation …

ATK wins record third ISL title, beats Chennaiyin in final
4 years, 10 months ago

ATK wins record third ISL title, beats Chennaiyin in final

The Hindu  

ATK made history on Saturday as it became the first club to win three Indian Super League titles as it beat Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in the final of ISL 2019-20 at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. Under Antonio Habas, ATK has now won two trophies, making him the first manager in the in the league's short history to win two …

ISL final: ATK vs Chennaiyin - Combined XI of the finalists
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL final: ATK vs Chennaiyin - Combined XI of the finalists

The Hindu  

ATK takes on Chennaiyin FC in Goa in the 2019-20 Indian Super League final, with a number of things at stake. FOLLOW THE ATK vs CHENNAIYIN FC ISL FINAL LIVE ATK scripted a comeback victory to get the better of Bengaluru FC in the playoffs, while Chennaiyin put up a dominant performance to knock out FC Goa. The ATK goalkeeper, …

ATK 3-1 Bengaluru, ISL semifinal: Second leg highlights
4 years, 10 months ago

ATK 3-1 Bengaluru, ISL semifinal: Second leg highlights

The Hindu  

LIVE UPDATES: Switch over to our Manchester Derby live blog where Manchester United is hosting Man City: Full time: ATK 3-1 Bengaluru : ATK seals its berth in the final of the ISL, sealing a comeback win against the defending champion Bengaluru. Half time: ATK 1-1 Bengaluru: Ashique Kuruniyan got the opening goal for the Blues but Roy Krishna drew …

ISL semifinal: ATK vs Bengaluru, second leg preview
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL semifinal: ATK vs Bengaluru, second leg preview

The Hindu  

Former champion ATK returns to home soil as it gears up to face defending champion Bengaluru FC in the second leg of the Indian Super League semifinal at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday. On way to securing its maiden ISL title, its rival Bengaluru won the semifinal downing NorthEast United FC 3-0 at home in the second leg. …

ISL: ATK sets sight on record third title - Road to semifinal
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: ATK sets sight on record third title - Road to semifinal

The Hindu  

From finishing sixth with a negative goal difference last season to being second on the table — only behind the high-flying FC Goa, ATK has put up an all-round improved performance in this edition of the Indian Super League. On average, ATK manages 1.83 goals per game, which is better than two of its top four rivals — Bengaluru and …

ISL: Bengaluru to rest key players in ATK clash
4 years, 10 months ago

ISL: Bengaluru to rest key players in ATK clash

The Hindu  

With its eyes firmly set on the must-win AFC Cup playoff second-leg tie against Maziya S&RC the coming Wednesday and the first-leg of the ISL playoff the subsequent Sunday, third-placed Bengaluru FC will look to give key players a rest when it meets ATK at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. like three finals….I’ll rotate.” “We could afford to get …

ISL 2019-20, Highlights, ATK vs FC Goa, Full Score: ATK bounce back with 2-0 win over Goa
4 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2019-20, Highlights, ATK vs FC Goa, Full Score: ATK bounce back with 2-0 win over Goa

Firstpost  

Follow LIVE scorecard of the ISL match between ATK and FC Goa which is being played at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata Preview: ATK will look to bounce back from their defeat to Kerala Blasters when they host league leaders FC Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday. With a chance to reclaim the top spot, Habas will …

ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City vs ATK preview
5 years ago

ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City vs ATK preview

The Hindu  

The cohesion and composure in Mumbai City FC defence, after losing defender Sarthak Golui to a second yellow card offence against Hyderabad FC, is an ominous sign for the next team arriving to face The Islanders at the Mumbai Football Arena. ATK, guided by coach Antonio Habas into a top-four position in Indian Super League, faces a Mumbai team tightening …

ISL 2019-20: ATK takes on Bengaluru in Christmas clash
5 years ago

ISL 2019-20: ATK takes on Bengaluru in Christmas clash

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League is becoming unpredictable by the day as the gap between the opponents are getting narrower feel the head coaches of host ATK and defending champion Bengaluru FC, who meet in a League fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium on Christmas Day. Assessing why his team has hit a trough after remaining unbeaten for six matches, ATK …

ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC 2 - 2 ATK - Talking Points
5 years ago

ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC 2 - 2 ATK - Talking Points

The Hindu  

A late error from goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh cost Hyderabad FC two points against ATK in an Indian Super League game at the G.M.C. Here are the biggest talking points from the game: READ : Hyderabad FC 2-2 ATK, as it happened - Santa Claus comes early for ATK - The match ended 2-2 and ATK had received an early Christmas …

ISL 2019-20: In-form ATK hosts struggling Mumbai City
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: In-form ATK hosts struggling Mumbai City

The Hindu  

Indian Super League leader ATK will be looking to continue its good form at home when it takes on Mumbai City FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in fixture on Saturday. Having won its previous two outings at home convincingly - 5-0 against Hyderabad FC and 3-1 against Jamshedpur FC – ATK’s performance graph has been quite impressive since the …

ISL 2019-20: Two-time champions ATK look to capitalise on home advantage against Jamshedpur FC
5 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Two-time champions ATK look to capitalise on home advantage against Jamshedpur FC

Firstpost  

Two-time champions ATK will look to capitalise on the home advantage and target the top place in the table when they face Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League fixture on Saturday Kolkata: Two-time champions ATK will look to capitalise on the home advantage and target the top place in the table when they face Jamshedpur FC in an Indian …

ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC meets ATK in league debut
5 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC meets ATK in league debut

The Hindu  

The two-time champion ATK will face a big challenge when the newly formed Hyderabad FC comes calling it at home for its Indian Super League debut at the Salt Lake Stadium on Friday. Having lost its first outing 1-2 while visiting Kerala Blasters on Sunday, ATK coach Antiono Habas knows the importance of picking up points in the season's first …

ISL 2019-20, ATK Preview: With big spending and Antonio Habas returning, Kolkata club look set to make play-offs
5 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2019-20, ATK Preview: With big spending and Antonio Habas returning, Kolkata club look set to make play-offs

Firstpost  

A proven manager combined with a hoard of new arrivals to formulate an astute line-up should take ATK to the play-offs with relative ease, but only time will tell whether they manage to usurp the reigning champions Bengaluru FC from their throne. The league has added two new teams since the last time Habas was at helm of any ISL …

ISL: ATK appoints Antonio López Habas as new head coach
5 years, 8 months ago

ISL: ATK appoints Antonio López Habas as new head coach

The Hindu  

Two-time champion, ATK has signed Spaniard Antonio López Habas as the head coach for the upcoming season of Indian Super League. Habas has previously been successful with ATK, catapulting the side to victory in the inaugural season of ISL in 2014 and taking the team to the semifinals in 2015. “I am glad to welcome back our new Head Coach, …

ISL 2018-19: Pritam Kotal set to rejoin ATK in January after Delhi Dynamos accept Rs 20 lakh transfer fee
6 years ago

ISL 2018-19: Pritam Kotal set to rejoin ATK in January after Delhi Dynamos accept Rs 20 lakh transfer fee

Firstpost  

Kotal, who was signed by the Dynamos ahead of the start of season four, represented Dynamos 24 times in the tournament, scoring a goal each in both the seasons. New Delhi: India international Pritam Kotal will join two-time Indian Super League champions ATK in January after Delhi Dynamos agreed to a transfer fee of Rs 20 lakh from the Kolkata-based …

ISL 2018-19: Struggling Chennaiyin FC faces ATK challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2018-19: Struggling Chennaiyin FC faces ATK challenge

The Hindu  

In most scenarios, a contest between two ex-title holders would invoke excitement. And amid a struggle to score goals — in the absence of Kalu Uche and his replacement Emiliano Alfaro, the injured forwards — the team’s ability to keep clean sheets is keeping it in the hunt for a place in the top four. Because you need to be …

ISL 2018, ATK vs FC Goa: Old rivals jockey for position ahead of crucial tie
6 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2018, ATK vs FC Goa: Old rivals jockey for position ahead of crucial tie

The Hindu  

It will be a case of differing stimulus when representatives of the two power-centres of Indian football – ATK and FC Goa – renew their rivalry here at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. If one has to go by the remark of Goa’s Spanish coach Sergio Lobera, then the difference lies in the status of the two teams in …

ISL 2018: Steve Coppel's ATK out to claim first win against blistering Bengaluru FC
6 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2018: Steve Coppel's ATK out to claim first win against blistering Bengaluru FC

The Hindu  

Steve Coppell’s ATK has had a minor turnaround of fortune in its Indian Super League campaign but the side will face a stern test of its credentials when it hosts Bengaluru FC at the Salt Lake stadium here on Wednesday. However, things improved as the Kolkata club then defeated Delhi Dynamos, drew with Jamshedpur and notched its first home by …

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