It’s a dream come true for three college boys who have emerged from the ambitious inaugural Reliance Foundation Youth Sports campus football championship. Mumbai lad Umesh Perambra, and Ajith Sivan and Akshay Joshy from Kerala have been drafted in the Players Draft scheduled on 23rd July in Mumbai.

Continuing the rebuild of their squad for the upcoming season, Bengaluru FC have retained midfielder Malsawmzuala and defender Nishu Kumar, keeping them at the club until the end of the 2017-18 season. The duo make the grade for the ‘under-21 uncapped players’ slot for the Indian Super League.

Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri revealed that he would miss competing against Mohun Bagan in the I League as the team is now a part of the Indian Super League. However, Chhetri suggested that the introduction of two leagues will create more opportunities for young Indian footballing talent.

Two-time champions Atletico de Kolkata have appointed Teddy Sheringham as its new coach for the forthcoming season. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group announced the signing of Sheringham, who has a spectacular playing career with Manchester United, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.