🇮🇳 Indian Football News, ISL, Transfers, Match Results - 2023-24 Season Open Thread

:rotating_light: | NT captain Sunil Chhetri has joined forces with a new made in India audio brand, ACwO. The brand is gearing up to launch 11 TWS earbuds, honouring Chhetri’s number 11 jersey.

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As per recent reports, Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Anwar Ali will be out for at least a month; potentially missing out on the NT’s World Cup Qualifiers matches :face_with_head_bandage::x:

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:rotating_light: | JUST IN : Sreenidi Deccan FC announce technical partnership with Primeria Liga (Portuguese top-tier) club Sport Lisboa e Benfica. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and officials from both clubs present in the event. :fire:


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:camera_flash: | AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran pictured after signing a MoU with the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA); terms of MoU will open the doors for India’s NT’s (across all age group) participation in both men’s and women’s competitions organised by CAFA on an invitational basis.

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:bar_chart: | This is how the league table stands at the end of Matchweek-5; where does your favourite club stand at? :point_down:

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Top :raised_hand_with_fingers_splayed: Goalkeepers with the most saves made so far in this Indian Super League season :

TP Rehneesh (JFC) - 19 Saves
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (BFC) - 18 Saves
Sachin Suresh (KBFC) - 16 Saves
Amrinder Singh (OFC) - 14 Saves
Kiran Limbu (PFC) - 12 Saves

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:camera_flash: | Kerala United FC unveil their new Home Kit for 23/24 season, manufactured by Italian sportswear company @erreasport :purple_circle: :tshirt:

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:rotating_light:| TRANSFER SECRETS :man_detective: : Mohun Bagan Super Giant were contacted by FC Barcelona Legend, Andreas Iniesta’s entourage for a possible deal; the club turned down the offer due to high asking salary of approx. ₹ 66 crores (8 million USD) [@MarcusMergulhao] :eyes::money_mouth_face:

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Outfield players with most progressive passes played so far in ISL 2023/24 :point_down: :

Ahmed Jahouh (OFC) - 220 passes
Pritam Kotal (KBFC) - 130 passes
Khaiminthang Lhungdim (PFC) - 125 passes
Chinglensana Singh (HFC) - 117 passes
Saul Crespo (EBFC) - 114 passes

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Top :three: fastest head coaches to reach 100+ goals with a single club in Indian Super League :soccer: :

:1st_place_medal: Des Buckingham :uk: (MCFC) ~ 47 Matches

:2nd_place_medal: Sergio Lobera :es: (FCG) ~ 50 matches

:3rd_place_medal: Manolo Marquez :es: (HFC) ~ 56 matches

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:rotating_light: | JUST IN :zap:: Hyderabad FC have been handed their second FIFA ban in less than a year following failure of paying due salary amount to their ex Nigerian striker Bartholomew Ogbeche. [@MarcusMergulhao,TOI] :exploding_head:

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:rotating_light: | OFFICIAL :white_check_mark: : Senior men’s NT first #FIFAWCQ match against Kuwait to be LIVE on Sony LIV and Sony Sports Ten 2 :tv: :iphone:

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:rotating_light: | The International Football Association Board (IFAB) are planning over introducing 10-minute sin bins for dissent in professional competitions, addressing rising concerns about referee abuse and assaults. [The Times]

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:round_pushpin:Tilak Maidan

One of the most beautiful ‘football’ stadium in India :heart_eyes::stadium:

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:rotating_light: | A Segunda Division (:es: 2nd Tier) club had explored possibilities of signing NT captain Sunil Chhetri, but the 39 year-old had already committed his future with Bengaluru FC. [@MarcusMergulhao]

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MATCHDAY INFORMATION :information_source:

The Blue Tigers take on Asian Biggies, Qatar in their second FIFA WC Qualifiers match :clap:t2:

:india::crossed_swords::qatar:
:alarm_clock: 7:00 PM
:stadium: Kalinga Stadium
:tv: / :iphone: Sports18 1, 1HD & 3/ JioCinema

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:camera_flash: | Legendary Coach and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger and AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey pictured arriving at the Bhubaneswar Airport and welcomed by Vineel Krishna IAS - Secy (Odisha Sports). Wenger will tomorrow inaugurate the AIFF-FIFA Academy and will also be in attendance for the India vs Qatar match.

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:rotating_light: | JUST IN :zap: : Odisha is emerging as the most probable host for the upcoming Super Cup 2023/24. The state-of-the-art facilities available, positions it as the ideal choice; the dates of cup tournament is yet to be decided with a strong likelihood of it being held either during Jan 9-28th (Asian Cup break) or at the end of ISL. [@RM_madridbabe, @bridge_football]

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David Beckham on how MLS views the Indian Football market? :speaking_head: : “We are always looking for players to bring into our team, into our league, and all leagues around the world are exactly the same.” [via The Hindu]

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Top :five: Senior men’s goalkeepers with most clean sheets :gloves::

:1st_place_medal:25 (66) ~ Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
:2nd_place_medal:18 (67) ~ Subrata Paul
:3rd_place_medal:15 (55) ~ Peter Thangaraj
:medal_sports:10 (N/A) ~ Atanu Bhattacharya
:medal_sports: 9 (27) ~ Hemanta Dora

Numero Uno :point_up:t2::india::heart_eyes:

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