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Kerala Blasters FC has extended the contract of their Head Coach Ivan Vukomanović till 2025

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  Kerala Blasters FC is delighted to announce the contract extension of their Head Coach Ivan Vukomanović, for three more years, till 2025. Since joining Kerala Blasters, Ivan has had a transformational effect on the club’s playing style and has guided the team to its third ISL finals appearance, setting a string of significant club records along the way. In Ivan’s first season in charge, the club reached numerous milestones including a remarkable 10-match unbeaten run that saw the Blasters climb to the top of the table for the first time in club history. In an exemplary season that saw numerous Indian players flourish and many young players debut, the club also recorded its highest goals scored, highest points obtained, highest number of wins and least number of losses, under Ivan. “I’m happy that we agreed on a three-year deal with Ivan. He adapted seamlessly and is an integral part of the Blasters family. I think it is an important move for our club, and we now ha...

Kerala Blasters FC has extended the contract of Croatian defender Marko Lešković

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  Kerala Blasters FC is happy to announce the contract extension of Croatian defender Marko Lešković. The extension means Marko will be at the club until 2024. He joined Kerala Blasters from GNK Dinamo Zagreb (Dinamo Zagreb) last season. The 31-year-old started his professional career in 2009 with the youth team of NK Osijek. He made his first-team debut in 2011, and went on to make 56 appearances for the Croatian first division club. He scored 5 goals during this time. In 2013, he was transferred to HNK Rijeka on a four-year contract. Leskovic made 41 appearances for the club and in July 2016, he was transferred to Dinamo Zagreb. Prior to signing with the Blasters in 2021, Leskovic spent 6 months at NK Lokomotiva on loan from Dinamo Zagreb. Last season, he made 21 appearances for the Blasters, registering 38 tackles and 37 interceptions in his maiden Hero Indian Super League. Leskovic has represented his country at all youth national levels from U18 to U21. He made ...

Bengaluru FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 4-2

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Bengaluru FC started their ISL 2021-22 campaign in style as they got the better of NorthEast United 4-2 on Saturday, at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa. The majority of the action happened in the first half of the match, where as many as five goals were scored by both teams. Bengaluru FC began their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season with a victory as they pipped last season’s semi-finalists NorthEast United FC 4-2 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Saturday. Five out of the six goals came during a frantic first half that saw Bengaluru FC thrice take the lead firstly through Cleiton Silva (14’), then through a Mashoor Shereef own goal (22’) and finally via Jayesh Rane (42’) after NorthEast United had equalised twice thanks to goals from Deshorn Brown (17’) and Mathias Coureur (25’). Substitute Prince Ibara then put the result beyond all doubt, scoring in the 81st minute to seal the win for the Blues. In the first half, NorthEast United almost got off to the...

ATK Mohun Bagan thrashed Kerala Blasters by 4:2 in the ISL opening match

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  ATK Mohun Bagan kick-started their Indian Super League season 8 campaign in style, thumping Kerala Blasters 4-2 on matchday 1. ATKMB hit the ground running from the very off, and scored their first goal of the night on 3 minutes. Hugo Boumous' cross turned shot beat Albino Gomes, who had anticipated Roy Krishna connecting it and was left flat-footed when he did not. Kerala Blasters restored parity on 24 minutes as Sahal Abdul Samad chested down Rahul KP's cross and struck it past Amrinder Singh to level the scoreline. Blasters' relief, though, was short-lived, as Roy Krishna converted the penalty that was awarded after goalkeeper Gomes brought him down inside the box on 27 minutes. Boumous doubled his tally and ATKMB's lead on 39 minutes, outmuscling Bijoy Varghese before sending the ball through the legs of Gomes into the Blasters net. Blasters went into the break trailing by two goals, but their hopes of a comeback took a hit when Liston Colaco curled home an absolu...

Kerala Blasters FC hold Jamshedpur FC to a 1:1 draw in the Second pre-season friendly match

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  The second pre-season friendly match between Kerala Blasters FC and Jamshedpur FC is played today 12/11/2021. Blasters were dominating in the first half.  In the 18th minute Adrián Luna assisted Pereyra Diaz to score the first goal Kerala Blasters. During the first half break score remains 1:0. In the second half Komal Thatal scored the equalizer goal for Jamshedpur FC. Including todays match total 12 Friendly matches are played by Kerala blasters in 2021. Out of which 6 Wins, 2 Draws  and 4 Lose. Total Goals Scored - 16, Total Goals Conceded - 12. Over all a good performance by Kerala Blasters FC. Kerala Blasters Friendly matches results: Kerala Blasters : 0 - 1 : KUFC  Kerala Blasters : 3 - 3 : KUFC  Kerala Blasters : 2 - 0 : JK XI  Kerala Blasters : 1 - 0 : Indian Navy Kerala Blasters : 0 - 2 : Bangluru FC Kerala Blasters : 0 - 1 : Delhi FC  Kerala Blasters : 2 - 0 : Indian Navy  Kerala Blasters : 3 - 0 : MA College  Kerala Bla...

Jamshedpur FC thrashed Kerala Blasters FC by 3:0 in a pre-season friendly match

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  Ahead of the Indian Super League, Jamshedpur FC thrashed Kerala Blasters FC by 3:0 in a pre-season friendly match held today. It was dominating performance by Jamshedpur FC as three goals where scored in the first half. For Jamshedpur FC Boris scored twice 18' and 30' Boris. Later in the 33 minute Valskis scored the 3rd goal for Jamshedpur FC. Last week  friendly  match between  Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC  has been abandoned due to heavy rainfall. Before that Jamshedpur FC has managed to a 1:1 draw against Bengaluru FC. Kerala Blasters FC will play one more friendly match against Jamshedpur FC later this week. In the last friendly match Kerala Blasters beat Odisha FC by 2:1 .

Kerala Blasters signed Argentina striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz

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Kerala Blasters have officially announced the signing of the Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz, ahead of the upcoming Hero Indian Super League season. The Argentine striker will be leading the line for Ivan Vukomanovic's men in the upcoming season.   The Argentine marksman has had the experience of playing the in the top division of South American countries like Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. He has also played for Asian clubs like the Malaysian team Johor Darul Takzim. Pereyra Díaz signed a three-year contract with Malaysia Super League team Johor Darul Takzim in May 2014. The transfer fee was rumored to be 2 million USD.   After his stint with Asia, he returned to South America to play for Independiente. After Independiente, he moved to Club Leon in Mexico, before returning to JDT for a short stint. Pereyra becomes the third foreign signing for the Blasters, after Enes Sipovic, and Adrian Luna. After confirming the signing of Pereyra, KBFC have also wrapped the si...

Hero ISL: Jamshedpur FC sign defender PC from Aizawl FC

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     Jamshedpur FC continued their swift and keen movement in the transfer window as the club completed the signing of PC Laldinpuia. Also fondly called Dinpuia, the defender comes to Jamshedpur FC on a 3-year deal after a vigorous Hero I-League campaign with Aizawl FC. After putting pen to paper, Dinpuia said, "I am so glad to be here. Playing in the top league of India one day was my dream and it has finally come true. I thank the club and the head coach for trusting in my abilities. I will give everything in training and on the pitch to help Jamshedpur FC fight for the coveted [Hero] ISL trophy and bring a smile on the faces of all fans." Born in Mizoram, Dinpuia began his career with Mizoram Premier League side Bethlehem Vengthlang before moving to Chhinga Veng. After the 2018–19 season, he was awarded the Best Defender award in the Mizoram Premier League. He also participated with the club during their 2nd Division campaign. Following good performances in the Mi...

Hero Indian Super league 2020-21 Kerala Blasters players list

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Coaching staff Head coach                Kibu Vicuña Assistant coach         Ishfaq Ahmed, Tomasz Tchórz Kerala Blasters FC players for the 2020-21 season Forwards:  Gary Hooper, Jordan Murray, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Shaiborlang Kharpan Midfielders :   Facundo Pereyra , Sergio Cidoncha, Vicente Gómez, Sahal Abdul Samad, Rahul KP, Jeakson Singh ,   Prasanth Karuthadathkuni ,  Seityasen Singh, Rohit Kumar,  Givson Singh , Nongdamba Naorem, Ayush Adhikari, Ritwik Das, Arjun Jayaraj, Puitea, Muktasana Sharma Defenders :  Bakary Koné ,  Costa Nhamoinesu , Nishu Kumar, Denechandra Meitei, Jessel Carneiro,  Lalruatthara ,  Abdul Hakku Goalkeepers :    Bilal Khan,  Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Albino Gomes, Muheet Shabir

Kerala Blasters FC

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Kerala Blasters Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Kochi, Kerala.  Kerala Blasters FC  was established on 24 May 2014 and began their first professional season a few months later in October 2014. The team name comes from one of their owners, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Inaugural season The club played their first ever match on 13 October 2014 against NorthEast United at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium by losing 1–0. In the final of Indian Super League Kerala Blasters was defeated 1–0 by Atlético de Kolkata. 2015 season Fortunes failed to change for the Kerala Blasters as the club ended their second season in last place, failing to qualify for the Indian Super League finals. 2016 season After failing to qualify for the finals the previous season, the Kerala Blasters announced the signing of former Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell as head coach. In the final, the Kerala Blasters would play host to ...