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Year in Review 2016: Bengaluru FC emerged as perfect precedent for Indian football in stasis

The year 2016 has left more questions than answers for Indian football, but in Bengaluru FC there is a compelling blueprint which, if replicated, can turn the fortunes of the sport in the country.

Goan clubs pulling out of I-League sad, but opens door for news ones, says Baichung Bhutia

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday lamented the pulling out of traditional Goan clubs from the I-League, but said the withdrawals could open the door for new outfits.

AIFF to invite fresh bids for I-League after Sporting Clube de Goa's withdrawal

AIFF will seek fresh tenders for clubs aspiring to be part of I-League 2016-17 following the withdrawal of Sporting Clube de Goa from the league.

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm their withdrawal from I-League, Dempo SC to follow suit

Sporting clube de Goa today confirmed they have formally withdrawn from I-League 2016-17 owing to "strong objections" to the proposed road map by AIFF and its marketing partners IMG-Reliance for Indian football.

AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri creates history, instead of merely being a part of it

Bengaluru's number 11, Chhetri is quite easily the most loved player in the club, and quite possibly the country right now. He is Indian football's new face.

Bengaluru FC hold Tampines Rovers, become third Indian side ever to book AFC Cup semi-final berth

I-League champions Bengaluru FC on Wednesday booked their maiden semifinal berth in the AFC Cup football tournament on 1-0 aggregate against Tampines Rovers of Singapore after the second leg of the quarterfinals tie ended in a goal-less draw in Singapore

Left in a limbo: Reckless AIFF has pushed Indian football into its darkest age

Too many ifs and buts surround Indian football at the moment and they will refuse to go away unless AIFF takes responsibility and acts with it.

Return of the old warhorse: Five-time champions Dempo seal swift I-League return

Dempo sealed a comeback to the elite I-League after scoring a 3-1 win over Minerva Academy FC to top the Second Division I-League at the Nehru Stadium

I-League-ISL slugfest harming Indian football: Sentiment won't save the old clubs

To get into ISL, I-league clubs will have to raise around Rs 40 crore and play the ball, almost like teams do in IPL. With current budgets gasping at Rs 15-18 crore, the amount seems a little unrealistically to achieve.

Dempo and FC Goa starlet Romeo Fernandes makes first team debut for Brazilian club

Atletico were already 4-0 up when Romeo was brought on, but it is a sign that the club see potential in the Indian — and he could see more action in the future.