Bhaichung Bhutia: Top clubs need to be a part of development programme - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Bhaichung Bhutia: Top clubs need to be a part of development programme - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Clubs need to ensure that the youth development process is on the right track to aid the growth of Indian football, feels former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia. The iconic footballer, who is the inspiration behind a long-running youth development initiative under his name in Delhi, said it required serious participation of clubs belonging to top leagues like the Indian Super League to spark the development process. Sustained development 'missing' Bhutia felt that the growth process had been really slow because India’s top leagues like the ISL did not provide enough impetus to the growth process as it is primarily a “closed” tournament. I cannot exactly say how but once the top league of the country gets to have the relegation and promotion system and the clubs start working seriously on grooming their own talents then only we can see some sustained development which is quite missing now,” Bhutia said.

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Indian football will need to strike balance between investments and good grassroot programmes: Sol Campbell
1 month ago

Indian football will need to strike balance between investments and good grassroot programmes: Sol Campbell

The Hindu  

Investment in grassroots to “cultivate new blood” is the development path that a country like India should adopt to see success in football, feels the Arsenal legend Sol Campbell. “I think if India can find a good balance between getting investments and a good grassroots programme, the sport will grow. “If you haven’t got a system, you don’t know what …

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools
3 months, 1 week ago

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools

The Hindu  

Having worked at the grassroots for 14 years, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools on Thursday took another step forward by signing up with Southampton Football Club as its International academy partner, aimed at developing India’s grassroots coaching system. “As one of India’s largest grassroots football programmes for more than a decade, BBFS has been a feeder for the national team and …

Baichung Bhutia hails grassroots investment key for Indian football: Need 11 Chhetris
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Baichung Bhutia hails grassroots investment key for Indian football: Need 11 Chhetris

India Today  

The past few months have been an emotional roller-coaster for Indian football fans. While the entire football-loving population are celebrating the ongoing UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany and the CONEMBOL Copa Ameria 2024 in the USA, Indian fans had to twitch their eyes as their national side made an early exit from yet another FIFA World Cup qualifier. Drawing reference …

'RDFL Provides Opportunities and Vital Thought Process for Indian Football': Subrata Pal on Growth of Indian Football
8 months, 1 week ago

'RDFL Provides Opportunities and Vital Thought Process for Indian Football': Subrata Pal on Growth of Indian Football

News 18  

The Reliance Foundation Development League 2023-24 gears up for an exciting climax as four teams secure their spots in the much-anticipated National Championship. Explore the complete IPL 2024 SCHEDULE, IPL 2024 POINTS TABLE and players with the MOST SIXES, MOST FOURS and MOST FIFTIES in IPL 2024 Former Indian football captain Subrata Pal lauded the RFDL for its pivotal role …

Indian Football’s new embarrassing low
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Football’s new embarrassing low

New Indian Express  

Indian football has hit another nadir. The national team’s 1-2 loss against Afghanistan at home was a reflection of all that is bad about Indian football. Swords are out against head coach Igor Stimac, the jingoistic Croatian who once said, “This is new India.” Though accountable, he is by no means the only reason for India’s poor show. The All …

Shifting the goalposts
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Shifting the goalposts

Live Mint  

It’s organised cacophony at this football ground, where at least five matches are being held simultaneously among different children’s age groups. “Football is a rich man’s sport now because everything comes for a price,” says Bappaditya Bhattacharjee, co-founder of Game on Sports. How will we grow when there are not enough role models?” asks Pranav Trehan, CEO of Bengaluru’s South …

How Bengaluru’s football youth leagues are trying to kickstart a grassroots revolution
1 year, 2 months ago

How Bengaluru’s football youth leagues are trying to kickstart a grassroots revolution

The Hindu  

Nearly a decade ago, D. Vignesh, a Bengaluru boy in his mid-teens, was on the lookout for opportunities to play football in a competitive environment. “They said, ‘It’s because your boys play football only when they’re 15-16, and there are no good initiatives at the grassroots.’ So we started these leagues to create a catchment area for young players.” Mandar …

Sunil Chhetri says ISL is getting better every year, cites example of Jhingan to show growth of Indian football
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri says ISL is getting better every year, cites example of Jhingan to show growth of Indian football

The Hindu  

Indian national team skipper and Bengaluru FC talisman Sunil Chhetri spoke highly of the exposure that the Indian Super League provides to youngsters and the role that it plays in elevating their playing standards early on in their careers. Speaking in an ISL event recently, Chhetri gave the example of towering centre-back Sandesh Jhingan and how facing seasoned international forwards …

ISL at 10: Where does Indian football go next?
1 year, 3 months ago

ISL at 10: Where does Indian football go next?

Live Mint  

When Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Subhashish Bose said that their team’s first defender is the striker, he was encapsulating one of the key aspects of modern football. It goes hand in hand—the more the club coaches can improve the Indian players, the better the national team will be.” New season, new beginnings Twelve teams will battle for the title …

ISL: Buckingham and Mumbai City keen to make impact in AFC Champions League
1 year, 6 months ago

ISL: Buckingham and Mumbai City keen to make impact in AFC Champions League

The Hindu  

When Mumbai City FC features in the group stage of the AFC Champions League later this year, it will be the last team from India to feature in the prestigious tournament. With the Asian Football Confederation ’s decision to remove India’s slot in the AFC Champions League from the 2024-25 season, Mumbai City FC coach Des Buckingham hopes that his …

ISL Has Elevated The Level of Professionalism in Indian Football: Shaji Prabhakaran - News18
2 years ago

ISL Has Elevated The Level of Professionalism in Indian Football: Shaji Prabhakaran - News18

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has decided to take some substantial steps to take the sport in the forward direction in the country. Indian football was in a limbo last year when FIFA decided to ban AIFF “due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of” its statutes. The mega tournament witnessed African and Asian teams …

Roadmap Will Make I-League Season More Competitive, Says Climax Lawrence
2 years, 2 months ago

Roadmap Will Make I-League Season More Competitive, Says Climax Lawrence

News 18  

Former India captain Climax Lawrence believes the 2022-23 season of the I-League is set to become a hugely attractive meet as the ultimate champions would have the opportunity to qualify for the Indian Super League as per the criteria of the AFC approved Roadmap. It will definitely take Indian football to newer heights and raise hopes for the clubs in …

India can qualify for World Cups on merit if football structure is reformed: Bhaichung Bhutia
2 years, 4 months ago

India can qualify for World Cups on merit if football structure is reformed: Bhaichung Bhutia

Firstpost  

Former captain Bhutia on Thursday filed fresh nomination papers ahead of the All India Football Federation elections scheduled to be held on September 2 New Delhi: Indian senior and age-group teams can qualify for World Cups “on merit” in near future if the country’s football structure is “reformed” with more focus on grassroots development, the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia said after …

Blame game aside, how has Indian football come to this?
2 years, 5 months ago

Blame game aside, how has Indian football come to this?

Firstpost  

At a time when it should be growing from strength to strength, its various stakeholders are scuffling each other on who should be heading the game. The previous regime was also not particularly renowned for its competence – part of the reason why FSDL invested so much money and sought to change the face of Indian football by itself. If …

To create a successful team is always my challenge: Chennaiyin FC head coach, Brdaric
2 years, 5 months ago

To create a successful team is always my challenge: Chennaiyin FC head coach, Brdaric

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC finished eighth overall and last in terms of the goals scored last season, an unlikely position for a two-time champion and a three-time finalist. Its new head coach Thomas Brdaric seeks exactly such teams, making them "suitable" for his successor. 🚀⚽️#HeroISL#LetsFootball | @ChennaiyinFCpic.twitter.com/yvZ6KQXfv6 — Indian Super League November 30, 2021 The German has played a big part in …

Indian Super League 'needs five foreigners': Baichung Bhutia
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Super League 'needs five foreigners': Baichung Bhutia

The Hindu  

Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia is not impressed with the quality of the Indian Super League, stating that the league will benefit by allowing an additional foreigner in the playing eleven. If you don’t have quality football, people will not watch the matches,” Bhutia said, at Healthium Medtech’s inauguration of the ‘Sport of Life’ initiative with the Abhinav …

More grassroots competitions needed to take Indian football ahead: Jose Antonio Cachaza
2 years, 11 months ago

More grassroots competitions needed to take Indian football ahead: Jose Antonio Cachaza

The Hindu  

The stakeholders of Indian football should figure out ways to bring out more grassroots competitions in order to strengthen the foundation of the sport in the country, feels Jose Antonio Cachaza, the managing director of the Spanish top league, La Liga, in India. For that, you need hundreds of thousands of boys and girls playing football, even knowing that 99 …

Bhaichung Bhatia: It is time to invest in athletes, not just infrastructure
3 years, 1 month ago

Bhaichung Bhatia: It is time to invest in athletes, not just infrastructure

The Hindu  

Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said that targeted funding and investment in athletes hold the key to ameliorate levels of all sports in the North-East. In North-East football, the efforts are from individual organisations or people, there’s no support from the states,” Bhutia said in a panel discussion during Sportstar’s first-ever North-East Sports Conclave in Guwahati. Meanwhile, …

ISL preview: Of contenders and pretenders - Indian football
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL preview: Of contenders and pretenders - Indian football

The Hindu  

Yet another season of the Indian Super League will kick off when ATK Mohun Bagan takes on Kerala Blasters in Goa on Friday. The two richest clubs in the league and last season’s playoffs finalists – Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan – start favourites for the Shield and the playoff title. Last season’s double winner Mumbai City will, …

ISL: Defender Rahul Bheke joins reigning champions Mumbai City FC on two-year deal
3 years, 4 months ago

ISL: Defender Rahul Bheke joins reigning champions Mumbai City FC on two-year deal

Firstpost  

Rahul Bheke a seasoned campaigner in the ISL having featured for sides like Kerala Blasters, FC Pune City and most recently Bengaluru FC, making 92 appearances over the last six seasons. Mumbai: Reigning ISL champions Mumbai City FC on Thursday announced the arrival of defender Rahul Bheke, who joined the club on a two-year contract until the end of the …

Newer clubs hold the future of Indian football: Kushal Das - I league - sportstar
4 years ago

Newer clubs hold the future of Indian football: Kushal Das - I league - sportstar

The Hindu  

The newer clubs getting into the I-League hold the future of Indian football, said the general secretary of All India Football Federation, Kushal Das. The newer clubs are much smarter and understand that while it is important to get into the top league it is also essential to find out the ways to sustain themselves,” the AIFF secretary said. “The …

ISL soldiers on in a year of uncertainties
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL soldiers on in a year of uncertainties

The Hindu  

The seventh edition of the Indian Super League, reinforced with the long-awaited introduction of Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, will be held in a world like no other — not a world of dreams, but a dystopian nightmare. “Having ensured and executed a safe bubble environment for all the players and officials involved in the tournament, we have …

ISL 2020-21: Taken Lot of Courage and Determination to Bring Football Back, Says FSDL Chairperson Nita Ambani
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: Taken Lot of Courage and Determination to Bring Football Back, Says FSDL Chairperson Nita Ambani

News 18  

As the seventh edition of the Indian Super League is all set to kick off in Goa and become the country?s first major tournament to be organised since the enforcement of a COVID-19 lockdown, Mrs Nita Ambani, Founder Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited, welcomed the resumption of major live sports action in India. Reflecting upon the months of preparation gone …

ISL 2020-21 news Kolkata derby: ISL, Kolkata clubs live happily ever after - ISL news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2020-21 news Kolkata derby: ISL, Kolkata clubs live happily ever after - ISL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Breaking away from the pall of gloom, there was light at the end of the tunnel. The long agonising wait for the club faithful came to an end with East Bengal, in its centenary year, finally getting the nod to play in the Indian Super League, which not so long ago had inherited the mantle of the top football league …

East Bengal should look to build for the long term - Bhutia - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

East Bengal should look to build for the long term - Bhutia - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

East Bengal will have realised its dream of playing in the top-tier Indian Super League when the competition begins but fans should not expect too much from the club this season, says East Bengal and India great Bhaichung Bhutia. Less than a month after East Bengal roped in Shree Cement as its principal investor, organisers of the ISL, Football Sports …

Indian football leagues: Moving in the right direction
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian football leagues: Moving in the right direction

The Hindu  

Indian football has garnered more worldwide attention in the last five years than it has in a long time. Gaurav Modwel, former CEO of the now-defunct FC Pune City, feels the ISL’s idea to field marquee players in the initial seasons was crucial in putting India on the global football map. “The fact that clubs are putting money in the …

Promotion, relegation to be part of ISL from 2024-25 - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Promotion, relegation to be part of ISL from 2024-25 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Relegation and promotion will be an intrinsic part of Indian Super League from 2024-25 as this had been “agreed upon by all stakeholders,” All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das said on Saturday. He said the inclusion of the two iconic clubs - Mohun Bagan and East Bengal - in the ISL formed the basis of Indian football’s road …

Bhutia excited for East Bengal's new era and possible ISL move
4 years, 4 months ago

Bhutia excited for East Bengal's new era and possible ISL move

The Hindu  

Indian football great Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday hailed East Bengal’s tie-up with Shree Cement and hoped it would end the dominance of “maidan karmakartas” as the club gears up to make a foray into the Indian Super League. Following the path of its arch-rival Mohun Bagan, East Bengal sold a majority stake to city-based Shree Cement, clearing the decks for …

East Bengal gets new investor to brighten ISL chances
4 years, 4 months ago

East Bengal gets new investor to brighten ISL chances

The Hindu  

East Bengal on Wednesday announced the arrival of Shree Cement as a new investor, which will help the club tide over its financial problems and increase its chances of playing in India’s top football league. “After this agreement, we will be in a position to appeal to the ISL and hope to participate in the tournament,” Debabrata Sarkar, a key …

How to find the next Bhaichung Bhutia of Indian football
4 years, 4 months ago

How to find the next Bhaichung Bhutia of Indian football

The Hindu  

The scouting networks of football clubs in Europe — not just of behemoths like Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus — are spread far and wide. “Our players play a lot of games across the season, almost like what’s seen in European teams,” says Ravi Puskur, FC Goa’s director of football. As much as we can train players and drill …

Bhaichung Bhutia to have stadium named after him - Football News
4 years, 4 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia to have stadium named after him - Football News

The Hindu  

Bhaichung Bhutia is set to become the first Indian footballer to have a stadium named after him. But a stadium named after him might be a small homage towards the great footballer," Menla Ethenpa, president of the Sikkim Football Association told the the-aiff.com. RELATED| Bhaichung, who was the first Indian footballer to play 100 international matches, said, "I'm very much …

Bhaichung Bhutia: East Bengal should be ready and prepared for ISL
4 years, 5 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia: East Bengal should be ready and prepared for ISL

The Hindu  

The chances of East Bengal playing in the ISL next season remains a possibility, according to the All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das. On the anniversary of the club’s centenary celebrations, former East Bengal players Bhaichung Bhutia, Renedy Singh and Alvito D’Cunha expressed their desire to see the club feature in the country’s top division during the Sportstar …

ISL Becomes First League From South Asia to be Inducted in World Leagues Forum
4 years, 5 months ago

ISL Becomes First League From South Asia to be Inducted in World Leagues Forum

News 18  

The Indian Super League was inducted into the World Leagues Forum, becoming the first league from South Asia and seventh in Asia to join the association of professional football leagues which includes the likes of the Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga, amongst others. The World Leagues Forum and its member leagues look forward to sharing experiences with the ISL …

FSDL Saved Indian Football: Kushal Das Says AIFF was in Deep Trouble in 2014
4 years, 5 months ago

FSDL Saved Indian Football: Kushal Das Says AIFF was in Deep Trouble in 2014

News 18  

All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das says the sports body's finances were "in a big mess" when he joined in 2010 but is now "100 times better", thanks to its commercial partners' timely intervention. Das said Football Sports Development Limited "played a significant part in helping structure lot more youth development activities and and youth leagues" among others. …

Bhaichung Bhutia Says He is Worried 'Because There is Nobody after Sunil Chhetri'
4 years, 5 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia Says He is Worried 'Because There is Nobody after Sunil Chhetri'

News 18  

A perennial problem in Indian football has been the lack of goal-machines. While there have been stars like IM Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Chhetri, there has never been a pool to pick from. Speaking to IANS, Bhaichung Bhutia not only threw light on the lack of a striker who can fill Sunil Chhetri's boots once he calls it a …

Baichung Bhutia picks Sahal Abdul Samad as the next big goal-scorer for India after Sunil Chhetri's retirement
4 years, 7 months ago

Baichung Bhutia picks Sahal Abdul Samad as the next big goal-scorer for India after Sunil Chhetri's retirement

Firstpost  

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday picked Kerala Blasters youngster Sahal Abdul Samad to be the next big scorer for the country after captain Sunil Chhetri’s retirement. One of the youngest members of the Indian line-up, Sahal, who made his debut in the 2019 Kings Cup, has impressed coach Igor Stimac and Chhetri with his dribbling and passing abilities. …

Sahal to be next big scorer after Chhetri retires: Bhaichung Bhutia
4 years, 7 months ago

Sahal to be next big scorer after Chhetri retires: Bhaichung Bhutia

The Hindu  

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday picked Kerala Blasters youngster Sahal Abdul Samad to be the next big scorer for the country after captain Sunil Chhetri’s retirement. He just needs to start getting confidence of scoring, taking shots,” Bhutia said in an Instagram live on the Indian Super League. Indian players are talented, willing to work hard, opportunities will …

Indian football is growing in the right direction: Robin Singh
4 years, 11 months ago

Indian football is growing in the right direction: Robin Singh

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC striker Robin Singh is optimistic of Indian football growing in stature with the help of better infrastructure. There's a lot of room for improvement but you can't take away anything from where it's has come to,” he said. I am extremely happy to be a part of this transformational culture that challenges mindsets.” Reflecting on Indian football in …

Indian Football: Bhaichung Bhutia echoes Igor Stimac's views
5 years, 2 months ago

Indian Football: Bhaichung Bhutia echoes Igor Stimac's views

The Hindu  

After Sunil Chhetri, former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia too echoed National coach Igor Stimac’s views that India ought to have had a preparatory camp ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan and Oman on November 15 and 19 respectively. “We need to give at least a week or so for the team to be together and …

AIFF president Praful Patel says he is 'happy' with Asian Football Confederation's roadmap for club football in India
5 years, 2 months ago

AIFF president Praful Patel says he is 'happy' with Asian Football Confederation's roadmap for club football in India

Firstpost  

The ISL will now replace the I-League as the top-tier competition in India after the stakeholders agreed to a proposal of the AFC ending the long-drawn restructuring process Mumbai: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Saturday expressed happiness that a “broadly acceptable consensus” has been reached on Indian football’s roadmap. “I am happy that a sustainable, comprehensive and …

AIFF chief: New roadmap will do Indian football lot of good
5 years, 2 months ago

AIFF chief: New roadmap will do Indian football lot of good

The Hindu  

As the Indian Super League looks set to replace the I-League as top-tier tournament in the country -- as per a proposal presented by the Asian Football Confederation on domestic structural reforms in India -- All India Football Federation chief, Praful Patel, is happy that a ‘sustainable and broadly acceptable roadmap’ has been established. READ | AFC Executive Committee approves …

ISL 2019-20 preview: Corporate makeover need of the hour?
5 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2019-20 preview: Corporate makeover need of the hour?

The Hindu  

The introduction of the Indian Super League in 2014 was meant to pull Indian football out of its long-lasting slumber and fast-track the game’s development in the country. READ| ISL 2019-20: Full schedule, fixtures and where to watch Household names from the English Premier League and other top European Leagues — Alessandro del Piero, Nicolas Anelka, Diego Forlan, Roberto Carlos, …

EB, MB missing in action as Indian football team returns to Kolkata
5 years, 2 months ago

EB, MB missing in action as Indian football team returns to Kolkata

The Hindu  

Kolkata doesn’t need any publicity or gimmicks to promote football. All 16 players came from the then top division league in the country, I-League, and had five representatives from both the Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. Despite being the grandest institutions in Indian football, financial struggles within the Kolkata’s ‘big two’ have negated their legacy pull of over …

ISL to be country’s top tier league
5 years, 3 months ago

ISL to be country’s top tier league

The Hindu  

Indian Super League will replace the I-League as the top-tier competition in the country after the stakeholders agreed to a proposal of the Asian Football Confederation, ending the long-drawn and contentious restructuring process. The ISL champion would now be entitled to a play-off place in the AFC Champions League, the top-tier club competition in Asia, while I-League champions would compete …

AIFF’s new roadmap: ISL to replace I-League as country’s top league
5 years, 3 months ago

AIFF’s new roadmap: ISL to replace I-League as country’s top league

The Hindu  

Indian Super League will replace the I-League as top-tier competition in the country as per a proposal presented by the Asian Football Confederation on domestic structural reforms in India. As per the roadmap, the ISL champion would also be entitled to a play-off place in the AFC Champions League and the I-League champion would take a place in the AFC …

ISL has helped Indian footballers psychologically: Bhutia
5 years, 3 months ago

ISL has helped Indian footballers psychologically: Bhutia

The Hindu  

After a quality show against Asian Champions Qatar in their previous World Cup qualifier at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, the Indian footballers are now gearing up for their next challenge as they take on Bangladesh at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 15. But more importantly, Bhutia has seen the profile of Indian football rise one …

ISL has helped prepare Indian footballers for big games: Ancheri
5 years, 3 months ago

ISL has helped prepare Indian footballers for big games: Ancheri

The Quint  

By Jagannath Chatterjee New Delhi, Sep 24 The draw against Asian champions Qatar in the World Cup qualifier saw pundits and football fans across the country hailing the Blue Tigers. While the top-class show against the highest ranked Asian outfit came as a pleasant surprise, the question that followed was whether the Indian team can consistently replicate such a performance …

Borussia Dortmund announces grassroots program in India, open to tie-up with Indian football club
5 years, 3 months ago

Borussia Dortmund announces grassroots program in India, open to tie-up with Indian football club

The Hindu  

They did it with Mario Gotze and Marco Reus and now they're looking to do it in India too. The German club, on Tuesday, announced a partnership with World1 Sports that will see the side offer technical expertise for the latter's grassroots program in India. At the same time, we also want to use this opportunity to win more Black …

Bhaichung Bhutia bats for promotion-relegation football league system in India
5 years, 5 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia bats for promotion-relegation football league system in India

The Hindu  

India must introduce the promotion-relegation system with bigger pool of teams, said football icon Bhaichung Bhutia. READ| Bhaichung Bhutia to play for East Bengal He spoke on the sidelines of a knowledge session on ‘Intergrity in Sports’ organised by the All India Gaming Federation and industry body, FICCI. READ| Bhaichung Bhutia urges AIFF to find a solution amidst uncertainty surrounding …

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