Akash Mishra

Seven Indian players miss Bahrain-bound flight due to visa-related issues ahead of friendly

Stimac is unsure about the strategy he will employ on Wednesday against a strong side like Bahrain if the seven players are not available for the match.

ISL 2021-22: Organising body chief Nita Ambani lauds performance of Indian players

With every season since inception, we have seen the quality of football getting better and our domestic players shining..., Ambani said in a statement.

ISL 2021-22: Graft, grace and flexibility – Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters is the finale the tournament deserves

Two current behemoths of the ISL will clash swords today – behemoths who have overcome plenty of adversity to just be there, let alone climb the perch of the ISL ladder. But only one will be left standing.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Credit to Igor Stimac for grooming young players, says AIFF general secretary Kushal Das

Kushal Das credited the coach for believing in the next generation of footballers and providing them with the opportunity they deserve.

ISL 2020-21: From Kerala Blasters' Sahal Abdul Samad to ATK Mohun Bagan's Manvir Singh, Indians who impressed in league stage

As the curtains are drawn on the league phase of the 2020-21 ISL season, the time is perhaps ripe to delve deeper into the standout Indian performers from each team and the impact they had on their respective sides’ journeys.

More Than A Game Podcast: ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC battle for league supremacy and most impressive Indian youngsters

In this episode, we preview the games that would decide the ISL 2020-21 League Winners Shield champion and the playoff teams.

ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru FC’s hopes hang by proverbial thread and other playoff qualification scenarios

Even in its nascent history, the ISL has proved that it is a league of glorious uncertainties. Consequently, one would be advised to keep oneself glued to all the potential twists and turns.

ISL 2020-21: Liston Colaco scores brace off the bench as Hyderabad FC beat NorthEast United

Hyderabad took the lead through goals from Aridane Santana (3') and Joel Chianese (36') before a penalty from Federico Gallego (45') and Benjamin Lambot's strike (45') helped NEUFC draw parity before the break.

ISL 2020-21: Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Adam le Fondre score as Mumbai City FC beat Hyderabad FC

In a match where both sides struggle to create clear-cut chances, Vignesh's acrobatic 38th-minute strike stood out as a genuine quality moment.

ISL 2020-21: Stephen Eze's 85th-minute equaliser sees Jamshedpur FC hold Hyderabad FC to draw

Chinglensana Singh's clearance off a Nerijus Valskis cross fell to William Lalnunfela who laid the ball for Eze. The Nigerian made no mistake with his powerful shot.