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How local politics and nationalism shaped football as we know it today

The sport, which began capturing global imagination just after World War I, has been used as a platform to make political and racial statements and broadcast ethnic identities

Hyderabad FC sign Nigerian World Cupper Bartholomew Ogbeche

Adding experience to their attack ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season, Hyderabad have completed the signing of Nigerian World Cupper Bartholomew Ogbeche, the club announced on Thursday

Bengaluru FC sign two-year pact with Gabonese defender Musavu-King

Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have extended by two years the contract of Gabonese defender Yrondu Musavu-King, who was earlier on a short-term pact with the club

Finnish midfielder Kauko signs for ATKMB days after Euro elimination

Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan on Thursday announced the signing of Finland midfielder Joni Kauko, days after his national team was eliminated from the ongoing European Championships

ISL: Kerala Blasters appoint Ivan Vukomanovic as new head coach

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC has appointed Serbia's Ivan Vukomanovic as the club's new head coach for the upcoming season. Vukomanovic will be the first Serbian to manage KBFC and comes with a broad experience of coaching in the top divisions of Belgium, Slovakia, and Cyprus. The 43-year-old began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Belgian club Standard Liege in 2013-14 season before his promotion in the subsequent term. Under him, the team secured qualification in the UEFA Europa league group stages for two years consecutively. The ISL is due to start in mid-November this year. He has since managed SK Slovan Bratislava in the Slovak Super Liga, with whom he won the Slovakia National Cup, and was last in charge of Apollon Limassol in the Cypriot First Division. Commenting on his appointment, Vukomanovic said: "They have a professional approach about their vision, which gave me a very good feeling. After then seeing the army of fans and support KBFC has, I

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC appoints Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach

Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC has appointed Ivan Vukomanovic as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2021-22 season

ISL: Mumbai City extend winger Bipin Singh's contract till 2025

Reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mumbai City FC on Monday extended the contract of 26-year-old winger from Manipur, Bipin Singh, till May 2025.

ACL: FC Goa on a real high, says rival team Persepolis FC coach

FC Goa received huge praise from rivals Persepolis FC head coach Yahya Golmohammadi on Monday, who said that they will be a really tough team to beat when the two teams clash on Tuesday

Cleiton, Bheke score a brace each as Bengaluru FC crush Tribhuvan

The Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC scored a resounding 5-0 win over Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC in their AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2 clash to progress to the play-off round

FC Goa hold Laurent Blanc's Al-Rayyan in AFC Champions League debut

FC Goa, the first team from India to compete in the group stage of the AFC Champions League, punched above their weight to hold Qatar's Al-Rayyan

Footballer Arindam Bhattacharya joins BJP ahead of fifth phase of WB polls

Bengali footballer Arindam Bhattacharya on Tuesday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the fifth phase of the ongoing assembly West Bengal elections in the state

Lot at stake in AFC Champions League: FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando

FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando conceded on Friday that his side will head into the AFC Champions League (Group E) match against Qatari outfit Al Rayyan SC with a lot at stake.

Covid-hit Bengaluru FC have task cut out against Tribhuvan Army FC

Hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, Bengaluru FC will have their task cut out when they take on Nepal club, Tribhuvan Army FC, in the AFC Cup Qualifiers (Preliminary Stage Two) at the GMC Stadium

Igor Angulo, Alberto Noguera miss out as FC Goa announce squad for ACL

Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa on Thursday named their 28-member squad for the upcoming AFC Champions League campaign

India's 2011 World Cup winners: From Dhoni to Gambhir, where are they now?

A decade has passed since 2011 and the world has witnessed some major events, including a pandemic.

ATK Mohun Bagan retain head coach Antonio Habas

Head coach Antonio Habas was on Wednesday signed a one-year extension of his contract with ATK Mohun Bagan.

Sevilla FC, FC Bengaluru United announce five-year collaboration

Spanish football club Sevilla FC and FC Bengaluru United on Friday announced a five-year collaboration. Through this partnership, Sevilla FC will look to strengthen their presence in the Indian football ecosystem. For FC Bengaluru United, owned by Gaurav Manchanda, this "represents a great opportunity to share Sevilla FC's vast sporting experience and know-how". As part of the agreement, fans will be able to see FC Bengaluru United as well as their academy players in Sevilla FC's traditional white and red colours from the start of the 2021-2022 season. Sevilla FC and FC Bengaluru United will also explore opportunities to set up shared footballing schools in Karnataka. As part of the endeavour, Sevilla FC will assist FC Bengaluru United in various aspects such as sports management, analysis, talent spotting, player development and optimisation of performance and usage of sport technology. Commenting on the partnership, Manchanda said, "Sevilla FC's desire to be part of the Indian

ISL 7: Rs 17 crore spent on 'Covid testing and other related costs'

The seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) came to a close with Mumbai City FC crowned champions

Mumbai City FC win maiden Indian Super League title, beat Mohun Bagan 2-1

Mumbai City FC won their maiden Indian Super League (ISL) title with a 2-1 victory over ATK Mohun Bagan in the final here on Saturday

Bengaluru FC resume training ahead of AFC Cup playoffs

Head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli took charge of his first session as Bengaluru FC returned to their base at the Bengaluru Football Stadium and began preparations for their AFC Cup campaign on Friday