Indian Super League

Diego Mauricio, Blasters' Brazilian striker who headed into this game with five goals in as many encounters, looked determined to add to that tally from the onset. His dynamic footwork often creates concerns for the opposition’s backline, and this game was no different.

Chennaiyin FC started the contest with an attacking approach and produced a string of neat passes before Ankit Mukherjee found Shields in the front of the goal with a grounded pass from the right flank and Shields tucked it in to put his team ahead in the match. 

In continuation to its global appeal and the extension of unwavering talent, several former La Liga figures are occupying key positions across various teams ahead of the 2023/24 season of the Indian Super League (ISL). 

After brief youth stints at Shillong Lajong & Royal Wahingdoh, Dinesh's professional journey began with Real Kashmir in 2016. One year later, he returned to his home state to play for TRAU FC, where he spent three seasons during which the Red Pythons were also promoted to the I-League.

Mohun Bagan exchanged their experienced defender and captain, Pritam Kotal, in a swap deal for Samad, who had been with Kerala Blasters FC since 2017. "The Club has reached an agreement for the transfer of Sahal Abdul Samad in exchange for a player and an undisclosed transfer fee," Kerala Blasters said in a statement.

The Mumbai City Golden Baby League will be conducted from April 23 to May 28 at the Sporting Lions Turf, Neville D'Souza Football Ground in Bandra, Mumbai. It will be conducted in conjunction with the Mumbai Football Association (MFA), Western India Football Association (WIFA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Faced with a must-win situation against Jamshedpur FC in the crucial Group C match, Kolkata's green and maroon side went down 0-3 - one of their worst defeats in recent times. While the win took Jamshedpur to the semi-finals, ATK Mohun Bagan were left to lick their wounds. On the other hand, in the true sense, Jamshedpur FC had a field day in Kozhikode. Once they took the lead in the 22nd minute, there was no looking back for Aidy Boothroyd's boys.