I-League 2024-2025: Where Tradition Meets Opportunity
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Folks, it's I-League time!
The 18th edition of the I-League is all set to kick off on Friday, November 22. Aizawl FC, Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Delhi FC, Dempo SC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Inter Kashi, Namdhari FC, Rajasthan United FC, Real Kashmir FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Sporting Bengaluru and Sreenidi Deccan FC are the 12 clubs that will compete in I-League 2024-25 that will run till April 6, 2025. The 12 clubs play a total of 132 matches in a home-and-away double round-robin format, with each team playing 22 matches each Reigning champions Mohammedan Sporting achieved promotion to the top tier this season while NorthEastern duo Neroca FC and TRAU FC found their way into the third tier. Sporting Bengaluru and legendary Goan club Dempo SC are the latest entrants into the I-league after securing the top two spots in I-league 2 after 14 matches. Dempo SC are the most successful side in the league’s history, having won three titles. They will return to the I-league for the first time since their withdrawal in the 2016-17 season, while Sporting Bengaluru has climbed up the stairs through the BDFA Super Division, I-league 3, and I-league 2. It will be Sporting Bengaluru’s first-ever I-league season, and they will be aiming to make it count. Fans can stream the matches live through the SSEN app and website, while Sony Sports will telecast I-League on TV from Matchweek 2.
Established names like Gokulam Kerala and Sreenidi Deccan are back, with both teams determined to claim the crown after falling short in recent seasons.
Delhi FC enters their sophomore season, building on a strong debut, while Inter Kashi, led by the experienced Antonio López Habas, is keen to improve on their impressive fourth-place finish last year.
Real Kashmir, with their formidable home record, will again be a tough challenge for any visitor, and Shillong Lajong hopes to bring joy to the Northeast with an improved showing.
Churchill Brothers FC Goa and Aizawl FC, both former champions, are aiming to relive their glory days, while Rajasthan United and Namdhari FC will look to turn their fortunes around after difficult campaigns.
Sit back, and let the games begin!
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GKFC Battalia with an important banner at the Deccan Arena during #SDECGKFC game
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Inter Kashi 1-0 SC Bengaluru
Many fans complained about issues regarding login in SSEN platform
However, the optimism surrounding the broadcast announcement has been marred by technical glitches on the SSEN OTT platform. Many fans have reported issues while attempting to log in, citing repeated “OTP incorrect” notifications that prevent them from accessing live matches. This has led to mounting frustration among Indian football enthusiasts, who had hoped for an uninterrupted viewing experience.
Adding to this, fans expressed concerns over the timing of the resolution of these broadcasting disputes, which delayed the availability of coverage from the very start of the season.
While Sony’s intervention has brought relief, the absence of broadcasts during the crucial Matchweek 1 fixtures has left a gap in the league’s momentum. Clubs, players, and fans are now hoping that such delays do not recur in the future.
For Indian football, the I-League is not just a competition but a critical platform for nurturing local talent and fostering the sport’s growth at the grassroots level.
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Delhi FC 0-0 Namdhari FC
Aizawl FC 0-0 Dempo SC
Shillong Lajong came from behind to hold Churchill Brothers to a 2-2 draw, while Real Kashmir defeated Rajasthan United 2-0 yesterday
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