Ritwik Khanna
Stimac Needs To Go: Why India Cannot Give More Time To The Head Coach
Igor Stimac's contract runs out in a few months and India would do well to not extend it. Here's how he is holding the national team back.
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Ritwik Khanna
- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
Gaurs can fight: FC Goa draw with Al-Rayyan in first ever ACL Match
Match Report: FC Goa took home a point after a resolute draw with Al-Rayyan in India's first ever AFC Champions League match
Ritwik Khanna
- Mar 13, 2021
- 3 min
Tactical Preview: ISL Final - Mumbai City vs ATK Mohun Bagan
The final will be played out on the tactical board as much as it will be on the field. We take a look at some of the key battles.
Ritwik Khanna
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
ISL Review: NorthEast's fairy tale ends as Williams and Manvir put Mariners through to final
NorthEast United crashed out of the ISL as goals from David Williams and Manvir Singh ensured ATK Mohun Bagan’s progression to the final
ritvikkhanna0609
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
Goalkeepers Star as Mumbai City FC Reach Maiden Final, Beating FC Goa on Penalties
Mumbai City narrowly scraped through against FC Goa on Monday evening on penalties, reaching their first ever ISL final
arnav chawla
- Mar 6, 2021
- 5 min
ISL Review: Familiar faces deny Goa victory in thrilling first leg
With all to play for, the second leg promises to be an absolute cracker in what is likely to be a tie decided by fine margins
Ritwik Khanna
- Feb 28, 2021
- 3 min
ISL Review: Mumbai City secure ACL spot as ATK Mohun Bagan stumble at the final hurdle again
ATK Mohun Bagan let slip an opportunity to win the league and secure a spot for the ACL after a 2-0 loss to Mumbai City
saurabhnagpal79
- Feb 20, 2021
- 4 min
Roy Krishna Masterclass As ATK Mohun Bagan Complete Double Over SC East Bengal
In its 100th year, the mighty Kolkata derby, for the second time in a row, was played in a novel yet strange setting of the ISL
saurabhnagpal79
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
Bambolim's Curse: Machado’s Late Penalty Keeps NEUFC Unbeaten Streak Alive in Another 3-3 draw
North East had the opportunity to climb to third in the league standings and more importantly gain a two-point lead over Goa and Hyderabad
ritvikkhanna0609
- Feb 16, 2021
- 3 min
Race you to the finish line?
As the ISL season approaches the climax, just five points separate third place from seventh. Even ninth place SC East Bengal can qualify
saurabhnagpal79
- Jan 18, 2021
- 3 min
FC Goa Equalize Late To Spoil ATK Mohun Bagan's Party
In a game where both teams traded punches and missed most, both would perhaps look back at the end result with regret and disappointment.
ritvikkhanna0609
- Dec 6, 2020
- 8 min
Interview with Brishti Bagchi: First Indian Female Footballer to Sign Professional Contract in Spain
Brishti Bagchi, who recently became the first Indian woman to sign professionally in Spain, sat down with Stadium Echo for an interview
Ritwik Khanna
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
ISL Review: ATK Mohun Bagan too strong for East Bengal in Kolkata Derby
Who is going to stop ATK Mohun Bagan? Last year's defending champs look ominously strong after a 2-0 win against bitter rivals East Bengal
Ritwik Khanna
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
ISL Review FC Goa vs Mumbai City: Late le Fondre penalty saves Mumbai's blushes
The goal eventually came deep into stoppage time for Mumbai. Bipin’s header struck Lenny’s outstretched arm after some great work by Goddard
Ritwik Khanna
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
Remembering Carlton Chapman
Chapman was one of the key players in the second coming of Indian football in the 90s and the fraternity will always be indebted to him.
Ritwik Khanna
- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
Preview: Hero I-league Qualifiers
A comprehensive preview of the Hero I-league qualifying tournament and the teams that will participate in Kolkata from 8th October.
Ritwik Khanna
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
When Football Becomes a Matter of Life and Death
A year after being diagnosed with a congenital heart problem, it seems increasingly unlikely that Anwar Ali will play pro football again.
Ritwik Khanna
- Aug 14, 2020
- 4 min
Estranged Lovers: Delhi and Football
In light of Sudeva FC's admission to the I-league, we take a look at the history of football in Delhi and where it has gone wrong.
Ritwik Khanna
- Aug 11, 2020
- 3 min
3 + 1 =?
A critique of the latest rule change by the AIFF and FSDL of the 3+1 limit to be implemented on foreigners playing in the ISL
Ritwik Khanna
- Jul 20, 2020
- 3 min
Ranjit Bajaj and East Bengal: A forbidden match
A look at the short lived prospect of a marriage between East Bengal FC and Ranjit Bajaj - a possible sliding doors moment.