India lost to Qatar by 2-1 at the Jassim Bin Hammad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday and their campaign is over. Qatar dominated the game but the Blue Tigers took the early lead following a brilliant goal from Chhangte in the first half. Qatar made a comeback after a controversial goal in the second half. It didn't take them long to find the winner and with this loss, India finished third in the Group A table which means they have failed to make it to the Round 3 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The Blue Tigers also failed to get automatic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup 2027. 

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Qatar vs India: What happened in the game?

Qatar started the game brilliantly. They kept possession and dominated the game but couldn't break the deadlock. In the 12th minute, Qatar got a golden chance. Gouda managed to beat Jay Gupta and make his way inside the box. He spotted Alrawi in the middle and found him with a cutback pass. Alrawi went for a first-time shot but Mehtab Singh put his body on the line and made an excellent goal-saving block. It could have been the opening goal for Qatar. India were unable to create anything until the 37th minute.

Lallianzuala Chhangte scored the opener and gave India the lead out of nowhere. Brandon found Chhangte with what looked like an unintentional pass from the edge of the box. Chhangte kept his calm and slotted the ball inside the net. The Blue Tigers finished the half on a strong note with the help of Chhangte's goal.

Qatar started the second half just like they did in the first half. India decided to sit back and defend, going according to plan until Qatar found its controversial equalizer. The Indian players thought that the ball had gone out of play after Gurpreet had saved a header from Aymen and the ball was out of play. But the referee decided not to blow the whistle. Al Hassan pulled the ball out of play and played it to Aymen, who put it inside the net. 

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 💔

The ball goes out, but Qatar players pull it back and put it in the net. Ref allows the "goal".

What was that? 🤔

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— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) June 11, 2024

The Indian players protested, saying the ball had gone out of play. However, the referee consulted his assistant and the goal stood. Multiple replays showed the ball was clearly out of play. The entire ball was out of play. India became a victim of some terrible refereeing and the score was level. 

Qatar took the lead soon after scoring the equalizer. Alrawi got the ball at the edge of the Indian box, cut in, and went for a curler. It beat Gurpreet and went in. Conversely, Kuwait beat Afghanistan by 1-0 to claim the second spot. India couldn't do anything in the last few minutes and their campaign came to an end. Igor Stimac's men with the loss, also fail to get automatic qualification to the AFC Asian Cup 2027. 

𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 💔❌🇮🇳

A controversial Qatari equalizer shifted the momentum, leading to a 2-1 defeat for India. #IndianFootball #qatarvindia #indianfootballteam #fifaworldcupqualifiers #QATIND pic.twitter.com/vkRHhxwvTW

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) June 11, 2024

The Indian Super League has completed 11 seasons, which have given us sensational moments to cherish in Indian football. We have witnessed some thrilling matches, and in this highly competitive tournament, players around the globe joined hands to bring the best out of this sport.

Get ready to find out the top scorers in ISL history, with Sunil Chhetri single-handedly dominating the charts with 75 goals.

1. Sunil Chhetri (75 goals)

• Goals: 75
• Appearances: 183 (2015-2025)
• Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
• Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC

The undisputed king of ISL goal scoring, Sunil Chhetri, is the top scorer with 75 goals in the tournament's history. He is the only Indian footballer in the list who is not only in the top 5, but also holds the first place.

Chhetri has consistently been one of the best performers and a multiple-time ISL Golden Boot contender. He is also the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick, at the age of 40 years and 126 days in 2024 for his current team, Bengaluru FC.

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2. Bartholomew Ogbeche (63 goals)

• Goals: 65
• Appearances: 98 (2018-2025)
• Nationality: Nigerian 🇳🇬
• Teams played for in ISL: NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC.

Bartholomew Ogbeche, known for his adaptability and lethal finishing, has scored 65 goals in the ISL. He found success across multiple clubs and has been a key part of Hyderabad FC's championship-winning side.

Ogbeche won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season and holds the record for most hat-tricks in ISL history, scoring 4 hat-tricks in his career.

3. Roy Krishna (58 goals)

• Goals: 58
• Appearances: 116 (2020-2025)
• Nationality: Fijian 🇫🇯
• Teams played for in ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC

Roy Krishna made his ISL debut in 2020 and climbed to the Top 3 in a very short period of time. His contributions with goals as well as assists become a vital part of every team he plays for, especially his current club, Odisha FC.

Krishna is a constant threat in the tournament, known for his ability to score from various positions. He holds the record for most goals scored by an individual against a single club in ISL (10 goals against Jamshedpur FC).

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4. Ferran Corominas (48 goals)

• Goals: 48
• Appearances: 57 (2017-2020)
• Nationality: Spanish 🇪🇸
• Teams played for in ISL: FC Goa

The fiery Spanish striker, Ferran Corominas, holds the fourth place, having scored 48 goals in only 57 appearances. He showcased his immediate impact by scoring hat-tricks in his third and fourth ISL matches for FC Goa.

Coro has won the most ISL Golden Boot awards (2 times), in consecutive years (2017-18 with 18 goals and 2018-19 with 16 goals). He is one of the incredible footballers in the tournament who set the standard for foreign strikers.

5. Diego Mauricio (47 goals)

• Goals: 47
• Appearances: 92 (2020-2025)
• Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
• Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Odisha FC

Diego Mauricio has been a powerful striker for Odisha FC since his debut season in 2020. He scored 47 goals in his ISL career so far and made his mark brilliantly.

He won the Golden Boot in the 2022-23 season with 12 goals, also helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time. Diego was a key player in Odisha FC's Kalinga Super Cup triumph in 2023, which is their first-ever major title.

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6. Lallianzuala Chhangte (45 goals)

• Goals: 45
• Appearances: 163 (2017-2025)
• Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
• Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC

Lallianzuala Chhangte is the only Indian footballer, after Chhetri, to cross the 40-goal mark in ISL history. Known for his speed and dribbling skills, he scored 45 goals, spanning from 2017 to 2025.

Chhangte has consistently improved during his ISL career, playing for clubs like Mumbai City FC and achieving a swift pace in his goal-scoring technique.

7. Cleiton Silva (36 goals)

• Goals: 36
• Appearances: 95 (2020-2025)
• Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
• Teams played for in ISL: Bengaluru FC, East Bengal FC

The Brazilian forward, Cleiton Silva, is known as a reliable goal scorer and calm finisher. He has performed well for both Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC, often keeping the limelight.

He has scored 36 goals throughout his ISL career, which places him in the 7th position here.

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8. Marcelinho (34 goals)

• Goals: 34 goals
• Appearances: 87 (2016-2022)
• Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
• Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United. FC

Marcelinho is one of the early stars of this tournament, who played his last ISL season for NorthEast United FC in 2021-22. He scored 34 goals in his tenure and also won the Golden Boot in 2016 with Delhi Dynamos FC, scoring 10 goals in that season.

He is known for his powerful shots and ability to create scoring chances.

9. Hugo Boumous (34 goals)

• Goals: 34
• Appearances: 122 (2017-2025)
• Nationality: French 🇫🇷
• Teams played for in ISL: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha F.C.

Hugo Boumous stands out as the only midfielder in this list, having scored 34 goals in his ISL career. He has been a key player for multiple teams and is known for his creativity, scoring, and assisting.

Boumous is among the top players for all-time ISL goal contributions (goals + assists).

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10. Jorge Pereyra Diaz (31 goals)

• Goals: 31
• Appearances: 72 (2021-2025)
• Nationality: Argentine 🇦🇷
• Teams played for in ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC

Jorge Pereyra Diaz is a hard-working forward who debuted for Kerala Blasters FC in 2021. He mainly contributes with goals and link-up play. He scored 31 goals in his 72 ISL appearances.

Diaz was a key figure in Mumbai City FC's League Shield triumph in 2023 and ISL Cup win in 2023-24.

Head coach Manolo Márquez announces 28-member Blue Tigers travelling squad for Thailand friendly on May 28, 2025. All the 28 players, who are currently a part of the ongoing camp in Kolkata, will travel to Thailand for the FIFA friendly for the June 4 fixture.

With a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on the horizon, the Indian Men's National Football Team is gearing up for a significant test. The squad will leave for Thailand on Wednesday evening for their friendly on June 4, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 18:00 IST.

Subsequently, the team will depart for Hong Kong on the next day (June 5) for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round fixture.

Kolkata: The Blue Tigers' pre-Thailand training hub

The Blue Tigers' intensive training camp kicked off in Kolkata on May 19. The men in Blue underwent six full days of structured training and gym sessions. These were focused on refining patterns, defensive organisation, attacking transitions, and all other crucial elements for the gameplay.

A highlight of the camp was the inclusion of two practice matches:

• On May 26, the Blue Tigers faced Santosh Trophy Champions Bengal, securing a 2-1 victory. (goal scorers: Brandon Fernandes and Ashique Kuruniyan)
• On May 27, they faced North 24 Parganas, securing a 3-0 victory. (goal scorers: Sunil Chhetri, Chinglensana Singh Konsham and Udanta Singh Kumam)

Blue Tigers’ 28-member squad for the FIFA Friendly against Thailand

Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh, Amrinder Singh.

Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Anwar Ali, Boris Singh Thangjam, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Abhishek Singh Tekcham.

Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Head Coach: Manolo Márquez

Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali

Assistant Coach: Benito Montalvo

Goalkeeper Coach: Marc Gamon

Strength and Conditioning Coach: José Carlos Barroso

Jamshedpur FC hammered Mumbai City FC with a sensational come-from-behind 3-2 victory at the JRD Tata Sports Complex to secure their maiden win at home in ISL 2024-25. Though the Islanders had the early lead, Jamshedpur players stuck to their game plan to make a comeback to win at their home. With this win, Jamshedpur now have clinched back-to-back wins this season.

A Strong Start by Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC started the game with aggression, dominating possessions and early opportunities. In the fifth minute of the game, Yoell van Nieff intercepted a pass from Javi Hernandez and released a powerful long-range shot that curled just inches wide of the post. It was clear that the visitors were intent on controlling the game from the very beginning.

Within minutes though, Jamshedpur FC responded with their first notable chance. Imran Khan delivered a well-placed corner and Pratik Chaudhari on the far post headed it towards Javier Siverio. Siverio laid it off to Jordan Murray and his shot was cleared off the line for the fourth corner of the game. The play almost went into the lead, but Tiri's clearance deflected off the top of the crossbar and it remained level.

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Karelis Gomes adds some magic for Mumbai FC

Mumbai did not have much to respond at this point, when in the eighth minute, through a Thaer Krouma header, Nikolaos Karelis delivered a thunderous shot that beat Albino Gomes, Jamshedpur FC's goalkeeper, to find himself at the forefront of the contest. The same player again threatened to double up just moments later, but failure to convert and reduction of the margin limited the damage.

Jordan Murray's equaliser for Jamshedpur FC

As the first half came by, Jamshedpur FC gradually went into a rhythm. It finally clicked in the 36th minute when an equalizer from Jordan Murray came along. A wonderful cross from Imran Khan from the right wing found Murray, who calmly slotted it into the net to restore parity, putting hopes back in the shop of home supporters once again.

Javi Hernandez's Spectacular Free-Kick

At the stroke of halftime, Jamshedpur FC did well to go ahead due to some maverick wizardry by Javi Hernandez. With a magical effort from the right flank, Hernandez's free-kick made it past the Mumbai defense and into the back of the net. It was a lapse in communication between the defenders and goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa that they capitalised on. The goal meant not only that Jamshedpur was leading but the total momentum was now on the side of the latter.

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Second-Half Supremacy by Jamshedpur FC

The home team continued the attack thrust in the second half. It was not more than four minutes after the resumption when Jamshedpur could have further made it 2-1 in their favour. Jordan Murray was poised to double his score for the night after Javi Hernandez played a sublime pass that sat him up. But an important block by Valpuia stopeed Murray's second goal of the night from occurring.

The pressure finally paid off in the 50th minute when a gem piece of play by Seiminlen Doungel set up Hernandez for his second goal. Doungel stepped past the Mumbai defense, and set up Hernandez for a perfect cross. Hernandez made no mistake with the pinpoint cross that doubled Jamshedpur's advantage over Mumbai City FC. The Spaniard's clinical finish left the Mumbai goalkeeper stretched and helpless, bringing the stadium to its feet.

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Mumbai City FC Fightback but Jamshedpur Emerge Victorius

Last season's ISL Cup winners, Mumbai City FC did not lose heart despite being two down, and they went all out for a comeback. It came in the 77th with Yoell van Nieff pulling one back as his outside-the-penalty-area curling effort evaded Gomes and thudded the ball to the back of the net, thus reducing the deficit and making the endgame tense.

In the dying embers, Mumbai City FC went all out on the attack but Jamshedpur FC stood rock solid in their defense. Petr Kratky's team left everything on the pitch, but the backline of the hosts and mindful substitution made sure they went away with all three points.

Key Performer of the Match: Javi Hernandez

It is more than obvious that Javi Hernandez was the top performer of the match. The two goals for his team ensured that Jamshedpur FC would not go down in a defeat, but it would also make him the third player ever in ISL history who scored for five different teams. He dominated set pieces and made intelligent runs to create space, thus opening up the route to the victory of his team, and he has played an important role in some defensive and midfield work.

What's Next for the Teams?

Jamshedpur FC will look to carry such momentum into the away game against Odisha FC at Bhubaneswar on September 28. Mumbai City FC have a brief break between this and return to action on 2nd of October with Bengaluru FC visiting them at the Mumbai Football Arena. The two sets of players looking for a win over each other will look to be back and carry on with the remaining part of the season in good form.

Brief Scores:

Jamshedpur FC: 3 (Jordan Murray 36', Javi Hernandez 44', 50')
Mumbai City FC: 2 (Nikolaos Karelis 18', Yoell van Nieff 77')

As per the newly published FIFA World rankings on 19 September 2024, the Indian Men's football team have further slipped to 126th position, a new low for the Blue Tigers.

After Sunil Chhetri's retirement and the contract termination of Igor Stimac, India headed to the 2024 Intercontinental Cup with newly appointed head coach Manolo Marquez in the charge.

The Blue Tigers failed to score a single goal in the whole tournament. Indian team ended their first match against Mauritius in a 0-0 draw and lost their second match to Syria by 0-3. This poor performance has led the Indian team to drop again in the FIFA Rankings. They have dropped their rankings five times in a row this year!

India slips to 126th in latest FIFA rankings.#IndianFootball #FIFA pic.twitter.com/mx5FqjaBYN

— IFTWC - Indian Football (@IFTWC) September 19, 2024

Previous Rankings

As per the rankings on 18th July 2024, India were at 124th position, following their draw against Kuwait and a defeat against Qatar in the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Though India had reached a high of 99 in 2023, they fnished the year at 102 position and kept on slipping as we headed into the new year.

What's next?

Indian Super League was considered to be a significant indicator of the overall progress of Indian football. Paving the way with 10 years of the ISL's existence, we have hardly seen Indian Football achieving anything remarkable in the premise of World Football.

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ISL gave many young Indian talents to showcase their capability and gave them opportunities to represent The Blue Tigers but as a team, India has consistently failed to perform on big stages. Thus it leaves a question of what will come next for Indian Football. 

As of now, Manolo Marquez has a huge job to do to come back stronger after his poor start as the coach of the Indian team. Indian Football Team will eye on their upcoming friendlies against Vietnam and Lebanon respectively on the 9th and 12th of October, 2024. 

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of Indian Super League tournament . Tonight, we will have the 2024-25 season opener between last season's shield champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant and last season's cup winners Mumbai City FC.

In the past Mohun Bagan found it difficult to get past the Islanders. However, after their victory in the final league match of last season, they will be confident to beat the visitors at home tonight in Kolkata. Meantime, Mumbai City FC have always enjoyed their matchup against the Kolkata Giants. 

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On Bagan will be under their new coach Jose Molina whereas Petr Kratky will have the Islanders for a full season for the first time. With two of the most successful clubs in Indian Super League history going against each other, we have a cracking game ahead of us to follow.

This is Koushik Biswas who will bring you all the LIVE updates, news, scores and everything of the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC match from the web desk.

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