Leagues

You Can't Join

In a key decision taken by the Dempo management, the club has refused to release two (Sameer Naik and Mahesh Gawli) of their players to the national camp despite the All India Football Federation (AIFF) dishing out a letter over the same over the last few days.

Bablu Da Speaks

Now that the I-League is on a one-month break, it is time to reflect on the season so far and pick the top two coaches. Chirag United's Subrata Bhattacharya speaks to Goal.com and explains the nuances of coaching...

A Ronaldo Case

While Real Madrid were hesitant to release an injured Cristiano Ronaldo for the crucial 2010 World Cup play-offs for Portugal, there seems to be a similar case in India with Mahesh Gawli and Sameer Naik being advised to recover from their injuries and thereafter join the India camp...

No Goals At Cooperage

Mumbai FC and Sporting Clube de Goa played out a goalless draw at the Cooperage on Sunday, in an extremely drab encounter that failed to create much. The hosts have been in good form of late, with wins against Mohun Bagan and JCT, but couldn't force the pace on the day..

Goalless In Goa

JCT and Salgaocar continued their barren run in front of goal, as they played out a drab goalless draw at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao.

Chidi Sweeps Pune Aside

Pune FC's hopes of bagging a win in the first phase of the I-League were washed away by Chidi Edeh, as the Mohun Bagan striker scored a hattrick at the Balewadi Sports Complex on Thursday. Pune scored a late consolation, and the match ended 3-1...

Champions Go Top

Defending champions Churchill Brothers are now the new league leaders after beating Chirag United 2-0 at Margao's Nehru Stadium on Friday evening. Nigerian duo of Ogba Kalu Nnanna and Odafa Onyeka Okolie were the goalscorers.