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Athletic India
2d ago
Gokulam Kerala FC, the former I-league champions, on Tuesday, announced the signing of the talented Ugandan striker winger Abdu Lumala. This exciting addition is set to bolster the team’s attacking options ahead of the upcoming I-League season.
Abdu Lumala, born on July 21, 1997, in Kampala, Uganda, brings a wealth of experience and skill to Gokulam Kerala FC. Lumala has had an impressive career, showcasing his talents in various leagues across the world. Last season he played for Croatian top tier club Slaven Belupo. His journey includes stints with notable clubs such as Pyramids FC in Egypt ..read more
Athletic India
1w ago
Mumbai City FC strengthened their midfield with the loan signing of 26-year-old midfielder Hitesh Sharma from Odisha FC. This deal means Sharma will wear Islander’s blue jersey until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Born in Jalandhar, Hitesh honed his skills at the Chandigarh Football Academy and Tata Football Academy (TFA). After graduating from TFA, he made his I-league debut with Mumbai FC in 2016 against Salgaocar FC. Known for his pace and tactical awareness, he impressed the scouts and earned a contract in the ISL.
Hitesh Sharma on his debut against Salgaocar FC
His ISL journey start ..read more
Athletic India
1w ago
In the past few weeks, a new name is getting attention from the social media eyes in the Kerala football landscape: Inter Kerala FC. A lot of credit goes to the name which resembles some famous international and I-league football clubs. Founded by Sagar Ali and Hussain, two friends from Kothmanaglam, this club is an ambitious project by the duo to give a platform for the youngsters in the community to shine in professional football.
“I am a professional footballer and also an AFC C licence holder. During my professional career days, I understood what football lacks in India. Subtle changes her ..read more
Athletic India
2w ago
Mumbai City FC confirmed the signing of Daniel Lalhlimpuia on a free transfer. The striker joins the Islanders on a one-year contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Hailing from Mizoram, the 26-year-old began his football career at the Chandigarh Football Academy before moving to the AIFF Elite Academy. He has represented the national team at several youth levels, captaining the U-19 team, and made his senior national team debut in 2016.
At the club level, Bengaluru FC granted him his professional debut in the I-League. Daniel gained Indian Super League experience with Chennaiyin FC on l ..read more
Athletic India
2w ago
Gokulam Kerala FC, the two-time I-league champion, has announced the signing of Sergio Llamas, a highly talented 31-year-old Spanish midfielder who also excels as an attacking midfielder. Sergio joins the Malabarians from Guabira, a club in Bolivia’s first division, bringing him a wealth of experience and a proven track record.
Sergio Llamas has had an impressive football career, having played in Spain’s first division, showcasing his skills on one of the most competitive stages in the world. He spent his formative years with Alaves before getting promoted to the senior team. His exceptional p ..read more
Athletic India
2w ago
The Malayalam movie Captain, a biographical sports drama, is a tribute to the former Indian captain V.P Sathyan. Written and directed by Prajesh Sen, Captain is an attempt to delve into the nuances of the life of Sathyan, who is a legend in Indian football.
The movie describes the story of Sathyan from 1992, when he led the Kerala team to the Santosh Trophy title after a hiatus of 19 years, to his death in 2006. The biggest positive of this movie is Jayasurya who portrayed the character of the protagonist. The seasoned actor brought out his career-best performance and gave the audience a ..read more
Athletic India
2w ago
After releasing Hector Yuste and Brandon Hamil, it turns into an obvious question, “who will be the next successor of their shoes?”
After many hot rumours, Mohun Bagan Super Giants have announced the arrival of Spanish defender Alberto Rodriguez from Indonesian club Persib Bandung. Rodriguez becomes Bagan’s 4th signing of the summer, joining Jamie Maclaren, Apuia Ralte, and Tom Aldred.
Alberto Rodriguez in Persib colors
How skilled Alberto is :
Rodriguez, the Spanish stopper began his senior career with the lower-division Spanish club Aruca (5 seasons)
Alberto made over 100 appearances follow ..read more
Athletic India
3w ago
AIFF recently announced their decision to part ways with head coach Igor Stimac after india’s disappointing performance at FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers , the result of which is our end of journey this time . Now who is going to be the next Indian national football team coach is uncertain and AIFF is working on it .
Here’s our article about :
Which qualities should the Indian Football Team’s new coach have?
The new coach for the Indian football team needs to excel at maximizing limited resources. India doesn’t have a lot of football-specific stadiums, top-level players, a good scouting networ ..read more
Athletic India
3w ago
According to Marcus Margulhao , East Bengal FC is all set to sign Sandhiya Ranganathan for one season , according to reports the player had five other offers but in the end she choose to sign for East Bengal Women’s inking one years contract paper
East Bengal FC is trying to build a very competitive team since their introduction to IWL , they have signed many good young indian players and now this time they completed the signing of Indian national team player Sandhiya Ranganathan after her two year stint with Gokulam Kerala FC where she played 21 games for them and scored 15 goals , the 26 yea ..read more
Athletic India
3w ago
After a series of departures, Jamshedpur FC has declared their new signing. Sreekuttan Viruthiyil Santhosh, a winger/forward from Thissur, (Kerela) has signed for JFC for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. Sreekuttan VS is a 25-year-old winger and has committed to the Men of Steel for three years, with his experience in the I-League and AFC he is a top addition to the Jamshedpur FC’s squad.
He signed his first professional contract with local club FC Kerela in 2019-20 season. Afterwards, Sreekuttan began playing for ARA Fc and made 4 appearances and then went on to play for the res ..read more