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The 30-player roster for Bengaluru FC's next Indian Super League campaign, which begins with a match against NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, was announced by head coach Simon Grayson. Sunil Chhetri, the Blues' stalwart striker, and tenth-year club captain, will be their captain.

FC Goa canceled out Bengaluru FC’s two-goal lead in the second half and salvaged a point to end their Durand Cup campaign on a high. Two quick-fire first-half goals from Sunil Chhetri and Sivasakhti put Bengaluru FC ahead only to be negated by strikes from Phrangki Buam and Lesly Rebello.

Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC’s reserve teams suffered major defeats against Premier League opponents in the semi-finals of the Next Generation Cup in the United Kingdom on Wednesday and the two Indian sides will now fight for third place in their respective pools on Saturday.

The ISL outfit Bengaluru FC has appointed Englishman Simon Grayson as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2022-23 season, on a two-year contract. Grayson, who has vast experience as a player, moved into management in 2004 and has since overseen promotion of four teams in the English Division.