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.
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 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.
Which players have been the top performers across the 11 teams? ESPN has you covered with the power rankings.
In a letter signed by the managing director of Mohun Bagan, six I-League clubs have urged the Prime Minister to "probe the AIFF's functioning"
The absence of an AFC slot coupled with uncertainty over I-League's future, Super Cup risks becoming completely relevant.
Churchill Brothers beat Chennai in a five-goal thriller to keep the title race alive.
Eight of 11 clubs have written to AIFF president Praful Patel requesting a meeting on February 20 to "seek answers" regarding the I-League's future.
Wins for Churchill, Real Kashmir and East Bengal has thrown the I-League title race wide open. Here's what each team needs to do to stay alive.
Real Kashmir are worried about the prevailing political climate and want their next two home matches rescheduled, but AIFF haven't agreed.
Real Kashmir couldn't put away their chances against Churchill Brothers but would be grateful that they are past their first week in the I-League.
Real Kashmir will have the cold and the high altitude among their allies when they take on Churchill on Tuesday.
Which teams run the danger of relegation? Could there be a surprise title contender? ESPN predicts the final league standings for the season ahead.
Churchill' Monday Osagie scored the 100th goal of the 2017-18 I-League on Friday. Debayan Sen looks back at some key numbers behind the century.
With two leagues running simultaneously, I-League will find it increasingly difficult to compete with ISL, but there's hope for younger players.
As the I-League completes 10 years, ESPN's writers pick their memories of matches or moments that they witnessed first-hand.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Churchill Brothers | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +9 | 22 |
Minerva Punjab | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 18 |
Real Kashmir | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +9 | 17 |
Mohammedan SC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 16 |
Gokulam Kerala FC | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +6 | 16 |
TRAU FC | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +4 | 16 |
Aizawl FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 |
Sudeva | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Chennai City | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -12 | 9 |
NEROCA FC | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
Indian Arrows | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -25 | 4 |