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Bengaluru FC have roped in Chennaiyn FC star Raphael Augusto after Chennaiyin FC announced earlier on the day that the Brazilian midfielder had left the club after first joining in 2015. Augusto has signed a contract with the Blues until the 2020-2021 season adding glitter to the star-studded squad.

After prolonged planning and persistent uncertainty, the Indian Super League has finally announced their fixtures for the upcoming season, with star-studded Kerala Blasters hosting two-time champions ATK in the season opener on October 23. There will be a 10-day international break from November 10.

The venue of some of the group stage matches of the upcoming edition of the Durand Cup has been shifted from Siliguri to Kolkata. Moreover, the semifinals of India’s oldest football competition have been postponed by a day even though the start and finish dates of the tournament remain unchanged.

According to Sportstar, a Bengaluru-based MLA has approached the Karnataka Athletics Association to urge them to drop the tough stand of the association against football games at the Kanteerava Stadium. The stadium has been the home venue of the reigning ISL champions Bengaluru FC.