Chhetri hopeful about second edition of ISL

Sunil Chhetri, the most expensive Indian player to appear in the second edition of the ISL is quite hopeful about the league.  The second edition of the ISL is already drawing huge interest among the fans  and Chhetri wants to showcase his best skills as a player.  As per the leading striker from India, the tournament already has enough USP in the fan base which it has generated from the first edition itself.  Thousands of fans are thronging the stadium for the games which stands out as one of the most important factors. 

A huge contradiction can be drawn between the Federation  Cup and the ISL as far as attendance of the fans are concerned.  During the Federation cup games, there were a lesser number of spectators in the stadiums and the tournament has also gone off the boil. The ISL has proved to be quite a major overhaul for Indian football and mostly everything associated with the game has been reworked to maintain world class standards.  All the facilities associated with the game has been revamped like stadiums, ground condition and dressing rooms. Chhetri always aspires for five star facilities in the grounds which makes playing football easier for the participants. 

Chhetri  has been quite instrumental in the development of the Indian football team and possesses 50 international goals to his credit. Considered as a highly versatile play maker, he also has the ability to play just behind the striking line and create opportunities. Under the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, the first edition of the ISL has been quite a success. You can log to his social media pages on  Facebook and Twitter for more Praful Patel  news related to Indian football and its massive upsurge over the years.

Chennaiyin FC retains Bernand Mendy for ISL second season

The stage is set for the second edition of the ISL where great excitement awaits the fans. Chennaiyin FC performed quite well in the last edition and is preparing a rock solid team for the upcoming season. With team selection for the second season in full swing, the franchisee has retained the services of French defender Bernand Mendy. Mendy turned out to be as one of the key players for the side in the last season and retaining him has strengthened the squad further. With a host of foreign players, the ISL has become the league to talk about in the Indian football scenario. 

In the 2014 season, Mendy was certainly one of the best players who scored a smashing bicycle kick goal which still remains as a cynosure of all eyes. As a defender, he also possesses very good ability to read the game and also lead from the front. He also has tremendous overlapping skills which makes him thrust forward and create quite a panic in the opposition defence. Apart from defence, Mendy also  has the ability to play in advanced positions.  In the last edition of the ISL, he made 13 appearances for the Chennaiyin FC side and impressed all with a memorable performance. 

Mendy has represented some of the top clubs in the world like Paris Saint Germain and also played for France at the international level.  As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has played an imperative role in the development of the ISL. The inclusion of players like Mendy also acts as a great experience for the Indian participants. Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has progressed a long way with the induction of new plans and strategies.

East Bengal coach opines that Constantine must speak to club coaches

As per the current coach of the East Bengal side Biswajit Bhattacharya, Indian senior national team coach Stephen  Constantine should speak to the club coaches. Constantine serving at the helm of Indian football took the charge of the national team and lost the initial two matches of the World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Guam. Indian football certainly needs to step up the ante and be one of the best in the international level. This calls for a compact side which has the capacity to take on any team in the world and come up with a formidable performance.  Constantine wants to develop a team depending upon a nationwide scouting system network. 

Bhattacharya on the other hand has opined that Constantine should immediately sit with the premier club coaches in India and discuss the quality of players he is looking for. He has also backed the idea of the PIO players suggested by Constantine to a great degree. The suggestion of PIO players has been quite acceptable as they have the experience of wrenching it out around the world.  Their overall presence will certainly benefit the national team in a major way.

As the  President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of initiatives for the progress of the sport in the country. A foreign coach like Constantine has been hired for the development of the national players and make them more competitive at an international level.  It is up to a coach like Constantine to interact with the club coaches more and spot the right talents on offer.  For more Praful Patel news, you can log on to his social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. 

Atletico De Kolkata appoints Indian assistant coach

Former ISL champions Athletico De Kolkata  is all gearing up for the second edition and has roped in an Indian assistant coach.  The first season of the ISL was won by the club under the concrete guidance of  Antonio Lopez  Habas the Spanish coach. Now Bastab Roy has been hired as the assistant coach for the upcoming season in place of Jose Ramirez  Baretto.  Currently, Baretto is in charge of the ISL academy in Mumbai. Roy has enough of experience up his sleeve and has already coached some of the Calcutta based sides like Rainbow Athletic and Customs. 

Coach Habas is quite excited about the  arrival of Roy and wants the best performance to be carved out of him. The team is about to leave for pre-season training at foreign shores an all the players needs to prepare well before the upcoming matches.  Roy has quite a task cut out as he needs to look after the fitness aspect of the players as an assistant coach and recommend  the names to the head coach.  He is one of the highly regarded coaches experienced in training players who belong to the grassroot level. 

Roy is also quite elated to be a part of the Athletico De Kolkata squad and wants to come up with an impeccable show in the days to come. As the champion from the last season, there is quite a high expectation from the side and the players wants to come up with  a repeat performance. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has made the Indian football highly successful in the country. Under the Praful Patel biography, a variety of major steps have been taken to improve the game.

AIFF to come up with U-15 league in September

In order to develop football from a grassroot level in India, the All India Football Federation has come up with U-15 league in the month of September.  It is very important to develop the game at different levels and the Federation has come up with this unique initiative. Keeping the U-17 World Cup to be held in India the objective is to build a compact team ready to compete with the best in the world.  The All India Football Federation is all set to take the game to the next level and make it more popular in the country. 

This is the perfect time to focus on the players of junior age groups and make them as much competitive as possible. An U- 15 league with a comprehensive professional structure has been planned which aims to develop the brightest young prospects. The current coach of the Indian national team Stephen Constantine is quite hopeful about the league and wants the  younger players to come through.

With the launch of the U- 15 league, categories of other age groups has also been planned for the near future. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of steps for the development of the game in the country.  The national scouting workshop  is also all set to take off soon through which players of different age groups will be identified. 

Under the Praful Patel constituency, this  league has been planned as per the overall structure of the U- 19 version. The final round will be completed only after the completion of the zonal matches.  It is very important to develop a formidable football culture in the country and launch of the U- 15 league will only take it to that direction. 

Sony Norde offered 6.6 cr deal by Mohun Bagan

Sony Norde, one of the most successful footballers in the recently concluded I league has been offered a 6.6 crore deal by current champions Mohun Bagan. Norde has been one of the sensational strikers in the league and played an imperative role in helping the club to win the coveted trophy.  As one of the  noted players for the club, Norde is in quite high demand this particular season. If the deal gets through,  Norde can easily be the highest paid player ever in Indian football.  The club aims to plan it with 2.2 crore at first and then enhance it in the subsequent seasons. 

As per the version of Norde, he is quite happy to get the offer from the century old club but is reluctant to stay with the side for a period of 3 years.  Sony Norde is one of the most skillful strikers to have played in Indian football and currently wants to try his fortune even in Europe. With the second edition of the ISL scheduled to begin in October some of the top ISL franchises are also eyeing Sony for the upcoming season.

Some of the franchises who have shown specific interest  on Sony are Athletico De Kolkata, Mumbai City FC and Chennai FC. Bagan is quite keen to sign Norde in the squad and it all up to the Haitian to take the final call in this regard.

If the deal is signed all the previous ones in Indian football will be broken. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has supported the development of the I league. 

With more foreign players coming in, the quality of play has also enhanced. Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has certainly progressed a long way. 

Mohun Bagan AC receives a grand welcome in the city of Kolkata

I League champions Mohun Bagan received a rapturous welcome from the fans after arriving in the city of Kolkata. The century old club ended their trophy drought after 13 long years and emerged champions in the I league. With a superb blend of Indian and foreign players, the side has come up with an impressive performance in the league and drew 1-1 against Bengaluru FC in the final game. With a chequered history which goes back to 126 years, the club has excelled in prestigious tournaments but was undergoing a dry run of trophies.

As the club won the I league trophy for the season, the euphoria noticed in the city of Kolkata was just sky high. Fans welcomed  the victorious side in a jubilant way as they lined up the streets to provide them with a grand welcome. The streets were well decked up with banners, festoons and flags of the green and maroon brigade. In the previous few seasons, the team did not perform up to the expectations ,but this year they managed to win the trophy with a gutsy effort. The role of coach Sanjoy Sen in guiding the boys towards their road to glory has been quite commendable. 

Many of the fans came up with green and maroon faces which showcases the huge affection which they  have for the team. Goalkeeper Shilton Paul was quite excited about the welcome the players received from the fans.  At the end of the day, it is the ecstacy from the fans which matters a lot for the players.  As the Mohun Bagan team bus left the airport it was surrounded by cars and autos in which the delirious fans arrived.  The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has congratulated the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club on this memorable victory.  Under the Praful Patel biography, the I league has been provided with a 360 degree professional dimension. 

Mohun Bagan eyes Honduran World Cupper Collins

Fresh and upbeat from the success of the I league, century old club Mohun Bagan is eyeing the services of World Cupper from Honduras  Collins. Mohun Bagan has come up with a wonderful performance this season and played some fascinating football to win the I league.  With the transfer season in full swing, Mohun Bagan is looking to build a formidable side for the next season.  Already some of the best players from the last season, Pierre Boya and  Bello Razzaq have left the squad.  Bagan needs to get in some of the finest players in the squad to defend the title next season. 

With Collins on the Bagan radar for the next season,  the loss of Pierre Boya in the striking zone can certainly be made up.  The striker from Honduras has a glittering career to show and represented his country in the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. Standing at a staggering height of 6 feet 4 inches tall, he started his career at Arsenal de Rotan and then went on to play for other premier clubs in the country like Motagua. He also played for some of the best clubs in the world like AS Monaco from France which highlights his skills as a player of international stature. 

As one of the star strikers who has already played for big clubs, the Bagan officials are quite excited to take him in the team.  With the ability to score and act as a menace for the opposition defence, he has enough firepower to turn a game on its head. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed a long way with the stupendous success of the I league and the ISL. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has certainly taken Indian football to a new high.