Odisha FC has roped in former India International Steven Dias as their new Indian assistant manager ahead of the 2020-21 Indian Super League. Touted as the Indian 'David Beckham' during his playing days, Dias will work alongside head coach Stuart Baxter, who was also signed earlier this year.

Delhi-based Sudeva FC has won the bid to gain a corporate entry into the I-League next season, while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has also granted Sreenidhi FC to feature in the 2021-22 edition of the league. Owing to the pandemic, the I-League will be played in a single venue this year.

Former Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia feels that strikers need to develop sixth to become successful in their trade. The footballer was once the highest goal scorer for the Indian national football team, which was later surpassed by current Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri a few years ago.

Hyderabad FC star Nikhil Poojary feels that the players need to keep up to the expectations of their head coach Albert Roca to do well in the new season of the Indian Super League. The Spaniard was appointed as the head coach of the ISL side midway through the last season after a miserable start.