
ISL: Odisha FC sign former Shillong Lajong midfielder Samuel Lalmuanpuia on two-year deal
Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Samuel Lalmuanpuia ahead of the seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL).

Indian Super League: FC Goa sign defender Aiban Dohling from Shillong Lajong on two-year deal
The 23-year-old Aiban Dohling made 19 appearances for Shillong Lajong in the 2018-19 I-League season

Firstpost Spodcast Episode 155: Oceania countries invited for 2022 Asian Games; England beat India in women's T20I and more
Welcome to Spodcast, where we cover the big sports headlines of the day. Today, we discuss Oceania nations being invited to participate in 2022 Asian Games, England's win over India in women's T20I opener and more.

LISTEN: Full script of Episode 155 of Spodcast where we discuss Oceania nations entry into 2022 Asian Games; England's win over India in women's T20I series opener and more
Welcome to Spodcast, where we cover the big sports headlines of the day. Today, we discuss Oceania nations being invited to participate in 2022 Asian Games, England's win over India in women's T20I opener and more.

I-League 2018-19: Ansumanah Kromah scores brace as Aizawl FC send Shillong Lajong towards relegation
For Aizawl, Liberian striker Ansumanah Kromah scored a brace (40th and 83rd) while Mapuia (81st) and Isak (89th) also found the target

I-League 2018-19: Laldanmawia Ralte's hattrick powers East Bengal to 5-0 thumping of Shillong Lajong
Laldanmawia Ralte struck a hat-trick as a rampaging East Bengal toyed with Shillong Lajong FC for a 5-0 thrashing, their fourth consecutive win in the I-League.

I-League 2018-19: Real Kashmir edge past Shillong Lajong to stay hot on Chennai City FC's heels
Real Kashmir FC beat bottom-placed Shillong Lajong by a solitary goal to remain in the hunt for the I-League title in their debut season in Shillong on Saturday.

I-League 2018-19: Pedro Manzi scores hat-trick to help Chennai City FC beat Shillong Lajong 6-1
Spanish striker Pedro Manzi struck his second hat-trick of the season to help Chennai City FC outplay Shillong Lajong 6-1 and return to the top of the I-League standings on Saturday.

I-League 2018-19: Neroca FC secure second victory of season by beating Shillong Lajong via late Subash Singh goal
Neroca FC were onto serious business right from the first minute when a powerful shot from Subhash hit the top of the woodwork to get deflected to the left post and finally fell outside the line to be collected by Lajong goalkeeper Neithovilie.

I-League 2018-19: Churchill Brothers ride on Willis Plaza's brace to stun Mohun Bagan in their own backyard
The visiting Churchill Brothers embarrassed Mohun Bagan 3-0 after former Trinidad and Tobago international Willis Plaza made a stunning return to the city, heading in a brace in the I-League on Sunday.

I-League 2018-19: Minerva Punjab come back from two goals down to snatch a point against Shillong Lajong
Defending Champions Minerva Punjab and Shillong Lajong FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in an exciting I-League encounter in Shillong on Friday.

I-League 2018-19: East Bengal ride on Jobby Justin's first-half brace to see off Shillong Lajong, record second win
Kolkata giants East Bengal produced a second successful professional performance away from home, emerging 3-1 winners over Shillong Lajong in the I-League in Shillong on Thursday.

I-League 2018-19: Naorem Mahesh Singh's brace ensures Shillong Lajong prevail against Aizawl FC
Naorem Mahesh Singh did the star turn for Shillong Lajong, helping the hosts prevail over Aizawl FC 2-1 in the season's first northeast derby of their I-League match on Sunday.

Super Cup 2018: SK Faiaz, Nikhil Kadam goals help Mohun Bagan beat Shillong Lajong to enter semi-finals
Goals from SK Faiaz (12th minute), Nikhil Kadam (22nd) and an own goal by Shillong Lajong's Liberian defender Laurence Doe (60th) ensured Mohun Bagan a place in the semifinals at the Kalinga Stadium.

Super Cup 2018: Recent results show I-League teams may have overcome off-field disparity to match ISL's stature
There's little doubt that the ISL is India's go-to football league. Off the field, the gap remains wide — the finances, the scale of operation, the worth of stakeholders and the professional outlook of ISL dwarfs that of the I-League. On the field, though? The Super Cup has proven to be a battle of equals.

Super Cup 2018: FC Pune City coach Ranko Popovic hopeful of his team's good showing in tournament
After an impressive performance in the Indian Super League, FC Pune City is all geared up to continue their good show in the Super Cup when they take on I-League side Shillong Lajong

I-League 2017-18: Kolkata giants East Bengal, Mohun Bagan steeped in mediocrity and fast losing relevance
It is disheartening to reflect on what that says about the state of Kolkata clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, the two giants of Indian football who demand respect from the football fraternity but fail to command it.

I-League 2017-18: NEROCA FC's runners-up finish is the beginning, not the end of their fairytale run
Just like the way Shillong Lajong and Aizawl inspired clubs from the northeast to make it big, NEROCA want to be the latest one to set an example

I-League 2017-18: Shillong Lajong hold East Bengal to deal a blow to Red and Golds' title hopes
Shillong Lajong gave East Bengal a scare before settling for a 2-2 draw here today, leaving the I-League title race tantalisingly poised with one last round to go.

I-League 2017-18: East Bengal face tricky trip to Shillong Lajong as title race heats up
East Bengal need to win their penultimate match to fancy their chances of winning their first I-League title.