Super Cup News

Lenny Rodriguez has signed a two-year contract extension with FC Goa which will extend his time with the club until the end of the 2021-22 season. The midfielder was roped in 2018 and has since become a mainstay in the playing XI for the Gaurs, having helped them win the Super Cup in 2019.

National team coach Igor Stimac has clearly stated that the Indian domestic football season needs to stretch beyond March for the growth of the game in this part of the world. Football in India starts in October and continues for five to six months at the most before commencing in March.

According to Goal, the third edition of the AIFF Super Cup is most likely to be played in September this year. The first two editions of the knock-out tournament, which includes ISL and I-League teams, were played in the month of March-April in 2018 and 2019, after the conclusion of both leagues.

Gokulam Kerala FC president VC Praveen has expressed his disappointment on AIFF’s decision to impose a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on the five I League clubs by asking why AIFF imposed different penalties for the same offence. Minerva Punjab owner Ranjit Bajaj had also slammed AIFF’s decision yesterday.