Preview: Second division or not, the I-League matters
This season will pose the toughest question to the I-League's existence, its importance, relevance, and success. The answer is critical.
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This season will pose the toughest question to the I-League's existence, its importance, relevance, and success. The answer is critical.
The 17-year-old centre-back with a mammoth long throw is the first Indian to feature in The Guardian's 'Next Generation' list.
No East Bengal or Mohun Bagan, costs rising and revenue dipping, I-League clubs hold out for shot at promotion in 2022.
The AIFF is likely to decide on the future of the ongoing I-League season in the first week of April, following consultations with the clubs.
Who were the top performers across the 11 teams in March?
National coach says national leagues must reduce no. of foreign players in line with AFC's guidelines.
Who were the top performers across the 11 teams in February? ESPN has you covered with the power rankings.
Which players have been the top performers across the 11 teams in January? ESPN has you covered with the power rankings.
Indian Arrows might have finished last in the 2017-18 I-League table but captain Amarjit Kiyam insists they are ready this time.
Which teams run the danger of relegation? Could there be a surprise title contender? ESPN predicts the final league standings for the season ahead.
They may be bottom with just four wins in 17, but there's more to the Indian Arrows team than the points tally.
Singh's contract with the Indian Arrows, the developmental squad of the All India Football Federation, was until the 31st of December 2017.
The striker, who also played at the U-17 World Cup, makes a name for himself with a 'Messi-like' goal for Indian Arrows against Shillong Lajong.
A month into the new season, Debayan Sen picks his five best players from the 2017-18 I-League so far.
With two leagues running simultaneously, I-League will find it increasingly difficult to compete with ISL, but there's hope for younger players.
Defending champions Aizawl FC begin their title defence away to East Bengal, while the first Kolkata derby of the season will take place on Dec 2.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Churchill Brothers | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | +10 | 25 |
Gokulam Kerala FC | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 19 |
TRAU FC | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +8 | 19 |
Minerva Punjab | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
Real Kashmir | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 17 |
Mohammedan SC | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 16 |
Aizawl FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 |
Sudeva | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | +1 | 12 |
Chennai City | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -13 | 9 |
NEROCA FC | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 8 |
Indian Arrows | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -22 | 7 |