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Exclusive: All the Juice From One of India's Most Celebrated Young Football Coaches (420 Grams S-2 Ep.30)
10 Apr 2020
In his first appearance on 420 Grams, football coach Floyd Pinto, a vital cog in All India Football Federation's (AIFF's) development programme, discuss the current crop of young players and their…
Jaydeep Basu
Caste, Creed, Corporation: A Brief History of Bias in Indian Football
09 Apr 2020
An I-League player hasn’t been called up for the Indian national camp since the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Despite the assurances of the national coach, I-League players have found it increasingly difficult…
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India Football Status Report: Big Questions, No Dialogue (420 Grams Season 2, Ep.29)
05 Apr 2020
All football in the country is on hold with no evidence of direction or even dialogue between everyone in the system.
Jaydeep Basu
Sunil Chhetri Interview: Make a Reserve League to Increase Game Time For Indians
01 Apr 2020
India’s highest goalscorer, Sunil Chhetri is often burdened with being the only quality striker in the Indian football team set-up. Coach Igor Stimac has often cited the lack of game time for young…
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I-League Season Won't be Completed, Say Reports; Uncertainty Continues for 2nd Division
30 Mar 2020
Even though the decision isn’t official yet, I-League has confirmed there will be no relegation this season, which would leave the 2nd Division sides with no scope for promotion in the coming year.
Jaydeep Basu
East Bengal’s Future Sense: Stick to the Club’s Legacy and Character, Clean the In-House Mess
28 Mar 2020
A century since its birth, East Bengal FC faces one of its biggest challenges yet, battling a sense of inferiority as its greatest rival climbs over to the Indian Super League (ISL). Rushing to find…
Jaydeep Basu
What the Coach Fiasco Tells Us About Future of Mohun Bagan After M̶e̶r̶g̶e̶r̶ Takeover by ATK
21 Mar 2020
Mohun Bagan, Asia’s oldest club, is infamous for being ruthless to coaches, sacking them regardless of their achievements. Now, with the power out of their own hands and left to the mercy of the…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Global Virus vs the Global Game: How Will Community Football Clubs Survive?
19 Mar 2020
India’s football season was drawing to a close when Covid-19 shut sport down. The results of the remaining fixtures, therefore, were of all the more consequence. Mohammedan Sporting and Sudeva FC…
Jaydeep Basu
ATK Become ISL Champions Behind Closed Doors in a Match Shrouded in Mystery
15 Mar 2020
It is interesting that the Indian Super League (ISL) final between ATK and Chennaiyin FC took place when the All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to stop all football activities in the…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
I-League Champs Mohun Bagan: A Storied Season Laced With Dark Indian Football Satire
11 Mar 2020
Mohun Bagan win their second I-League title in what is their last season in the erstwhile top league of Indian football. A merger with ATK and the Indian Super League (ISL) awaits for the heritage…