<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab FC News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Minerva Punjab FC. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Minerva Punjab FC News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:02:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/Minerva_Punjab_FC" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:30:36 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Ranjit Bajaj shows interest in buying more than 70% shares of Quess East Bengal FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Academy owner has shown interest in buying 70% of Quess East Bengal shares that are currently with the Bangalore based corporate body. East Bengal parted ways with Quess on June 1, earlier this year, but the footballing rights are still vested with the former entity - Quess East Bengal FC.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/09/ranjit-bajaj-shows-interest-in-buying-more-than-70-shares-of-quess-east-bengal-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/09/ranjit-bajaj-shows-interest-in-buying-more-than-70-shares-of-quess-east-bengal-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:30:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ranjit_bajaj_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odisha FC rope in Kamaljit Singh for a two-year contract from Hyderabad FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odisha FC has signed a two-year deal with Indian goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh ahead of the new Indian Super League season. The footballer featured in 12 matches for Hyderabad FC in the previous season but unfortunately failed to keep a clean sheet throughout as his team finished at the bottom.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/10/odisha-fc-rope-in-kamaljit-singh-for-a-two-year-contract-from-hyderabad-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/10/odisha-fc-rope-in-kamaljit-singh-for-a-two-year-contract-from-hyderabad-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:07:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kamaljit_singh_india_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Anirudh Thapa eager to extend his time at Chennaiyin FC with new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa is set to be retained by ISL outfits Chennaiyin FC for the upcoming season. The midfielder has been a mainstay for the South Indian side over the last three seasons guiding them to the 2017-18 ISL league title win and he has also been capped 24 times for India over the last few years.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/03/reports-anirudh-thapa-eager-to-extend-his-time-at-chennaiyin-fc-with-new-contract?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/03/reports-anirudh-thapa-eager-to-extend-his-time-at-chennaiyin-fc-with-new-contract?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/anirudh_thapa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There was nothing to play for in I-League, claims Ranjit Bajaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Punjab FC owner Ranjit Bajaj stated that Indian football needs a federation which it can trust, claiming that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has no future plans. Bajaj sold the remaining 50 percent of his stakes in the I-League club earlier this year, ending a fruitful venture.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/02/there-was-nothing-to-play-for-in-i-league-claims-ranjit-bajaj?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/may/02/there-was-nothing-to-play-for-in-i-league-claims-ranjit-bajaj?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2020 07:51:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ranjit_bajaj_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[RoundGlass completes full acquisition of Minerva Punjab FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC has been fully acquired by RoundGlass Sports for the upcoming season. It came as a surprise to everyone with ex-owner Ranjit Bajaj, one of the most influential figures in the clubs’ illustrious career, deciding to part ways with the football club.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/apr/14/round-glass-completes-full-acquisition-of-minerva-punjab-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/apr/14/round-glass-completes-full-acquisition-of-minerva-punjab-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:49:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/minerva_punjab_twitter1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing in I-League was phenomenal, elates Thoiba Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab FC starlet Thoiba Singh Moirangthem made his I-League debut last season and described it as a phenomenal experience. Making his debut against the Indian Arrows at only 15 years and 11 months old, he became the youngest player to make a first-team debut in the Indian league system.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/26/playing-in-i-league-was-phenomenal-elates-thoiba-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/26/playing-in-i-league-was-phenomenal-elates-thoiba-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 14:06:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/minerva_punjab_twitter1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Credit goes to the ISL for improvement in Indian game, says Vinit Rai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Odisha FC midfielder Vinit Rai has given credit to the ISL for providing the stage for Indian midfielders to showcase their talent and groom under renowned coaches to improve their game. The 21-year-old averages 40 passes per game with an accuracy of 82.45 percent in league football.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/21/credit-goes-to-the-isl-for-improvement-in-indian-game-says-vinit-rai?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/21/credit-goes-to-the-isl-for-improvement-in-indian-game-says-vinit-rai?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:24:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ISL_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Goa win 3-2 against Minerva Punjab in pre-season friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gaurs had a high scoring outing in a warm up match against former I-League champions Minerva Punjab on Tuesday as the runner-up from last season won it 3-2. For Goa, goals came from Len Doungel, Ferran Corominas, and Jackichand Singh. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/16/fc-goa-win-3-2-against-minerva-punjab-in-pre-season-friendly?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/16/fc-goa-win-3-2-against-minerva-punjab-in-pre-season-friendly?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/FC%20Goa_players_celebrate_vs_Minerva_Punjab.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-operating with AIFF only solution, FIFA tells I-League clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA has asked the I-League clubs to co-operate with the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) stating that their issues are complex and can only be solved through “prudent and measured approach”. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das has welcomed FIFA’s decision explaining why that’s only solution. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/07/co-operating-with-aiff-only-solution-fifa-tells-i-league-clubs?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/07/co-operating-with-aiff-only-solution-fifa-tells-i-league-clubs?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:26:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab merge with RoundGlass Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017-18 I-League champions Minerva Punjab have found a new co-owner in RoundGlass Sports, who would be accessing to all age groups from under-11 to under-18 while Minerva Punjab would be accessing the senior team. RoundGlass has been running grassroots football programs in Punjab. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/31/minerva-punjab-merge-with-round-glass-sports?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/31/minerva-punjab-merge-with-round-glass-sports?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:34:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ranjit_bajaj_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-League clubs to approach FIFA and AFC before seeking court’s help as last resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six I-League clubs have decided to approach parent bodies AFC and FIFA to seek help regarding the current situation of Indian football before they move to court. The I-League clubs have been kept out of meetings by the AIFF and may also have to give up its AFC qualification spot to ISL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/18/i-league-clubs-to-approach-fifa-and-afc-before-seeking-the-courts-help-as-last-resort?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/18/i-league-clubs-to-approach-fifa-and-afc-before-seeking-the-courts-help-as-last-resort?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:07:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Despite last-gasp winner, Chennaiyin FC fail to qualify for knockout stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC scored a last-gasp goal to beat Manang Marshyangdi of Nepal 3-2 in their final group match but failed to make the knockout stage of the ongoing AFC Cup. Bangladesh’s Abahani Limited Dhaka clinched the top spot after beating Minerva Punjab 1-0 in the other Group E tie in Guwahati.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/afc-cup-despite-last-gasp-winner-chennaiyin-fc-fail-to-qualify-for-knockout-stage?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/27/afc-cup-despite-last-gasp-winner-chennaiyin-fc-fail-to-qualify-for-knockout-stage?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:52:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennaiyin_FC_AFC_Cup_Twitter_Chennaiyin_FC.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chennai City FC asks for an invitation from AIFF in Executive Committee meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst the turmoil between the AIFF and I-League clubs, defending I-League champions Chennai City FC have proposed for an invitation to AIFF for the executive committee meeting which would be held on July 3. A decision over India’s top-tier football league would be taken in the meeting.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/chennai-city-fc-asks-for-an-invitation-from-aiff-in-executive-committee-meeting?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/chennai-city-fc-asks-for-an-invitation-from-aiff-in-executive-committee-meeting?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennai_City_vs_Minerva_Punjab_I_League.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Nothing less than a win matters for Chennaiyin FC, asserts John Gregory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of their AFC Cup game against Manang Marshyangdi, John Gregory has stated that nothing less than a win will matter for Chennaiyin FC now. Gregory has also added that the team knows that the game is going to be a tough one but the players are quite used to the pressure situations.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/afc-cup-nothing-less-than-a-win-matters-for-chennaiyin-fc-asserts-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/afc-cup-nothing-less-than-a-win-matters-for-chennaiyin-fc-asserts-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:20:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennaiyin_Fc_Abahani_AFCCup_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMG-Reliance is our commercial partner and has a say in a few things, clarifies Kushal Das]]></title><description><![CDATA[After all the allegations of the AIFF acting as per the directions of IMG-Reliance, Kushal Das has brushed aside those and said that they have a say in a few things as the commercial partners. The AIFF general secretary has clarified his association with IMG before joining AIFF in 2010.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/img-reliance-is-our-commercial-partner-and-has-a-say-in-a-few-things-clarifies-kushal-das?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/img-reliance-is-our-commercial-partner-and-has-a-say-in-a-few-things-clarifies-kushal-das?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:46:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Atletico_de_Kolkata_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF asks I-League clubs not to jump the gun after they threaten to go to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation was very quick to issue a statement following the I-League executive committee meeting, claiming that they would balance all their stakeholders’ interest. The proceedings ensued after media reports claimed the ISL would be made the top tier league in the country.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/aiff-asks-i-league-clubs-not-to-jump-the-gun-after-they-threaten-to-go-court?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/aiff-asks-i-league-clubs-not-to-jump-the-gun-after-they-threaten-to-go-court?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:32:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-League clubs threaten to take AIFF to court if ISL is made top tier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The I-League clubs' committee has revealed after an executive committee meeting that they would be dragging the AIFF to court if ISL is made India’s top-tier league. According to the MRA agreement signed between AIFF and IMG Reliance, ISL would need to be the most senior league in India. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/i-league-clubs-threaten-to-take-aiff-to-court-if-isl-is-made-top-tier?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/i-league-clubs-threaten-to-take-aiff-to-court-if-isl-is-made-top-tier?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:11:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/I-League_2018_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranjit Bajaj accuses Kushal Das for latter’s “conflict of interest” in Master Rights Agreement signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab owner has accused Kushal Das for the latter’s “conflict of interest” while the Master Rights Agreement was signed between the All India Football Federation and IMG Reliance Pvt. Limited in 2010. Bajaj has mentioned that Das was an IMG Reliance employee days before joining the AIFF.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/23/ranjit-bajaj-accuses-kushal-das-for-latters-conflict-of-interest-in-master-rights-agreement-signing?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/23/ranjit-bajaj-accuses-kushal-das-for-latters-conflict-of-interest-in-master-rights-agreement-signing?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:18:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ranjit_bajaj_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | I-League clubs to meet on Monday to decide future course of action]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a TOI report, I-League clubs, led by Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, will meet on Monday to decide their plan as far as the future of the league is concerned. The All India Football Federation is expected to declare the Indian Super League as India’s premier football tournament soon.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/23/reports-i-league-clubs-to-meet-on-monday-to-decide-future-course-of-action?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/23/reports-i-league-clubs-to-meet-on-monday-to-decide-future-course-of-action?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:18:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennai_City_vs_Minerva_Punjab_I_League.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup 2019 | Late Mohammad Rafi goal earns crucial point for Chennaiyin FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC substitute Mohammad Rafi earned his side a crucial point after he scored a last-gasp equaliser against Minerva Punjab in the AFC Cup on Wednesday. After failing to secure all three points, the Chennai-based franchise dropped to second in the table behind Abahani.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-2019-late-mohammad-rafi-goal-earns-crucial-point-for-chennaiyin-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-2019-late-mohammad-rafi-goal-earns-crucial-point-for-chennaiyin-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:57:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Chennaiyin_FC.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Chennaiyin FC focused on getting all three points against Minerva Punjab, says CK Vineeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of their AFC Cup group encounter against Minerva Punjab FC, CK Vineeth has said that the team is focussed on getting all three points from the game which will be played on Wednesday. Coach John Gregory has heaped praise on his players for showing “first-class professionalism”.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-chennaiyin-fc-are-focused-on-getting-all-three-points-against-minerva-punjab-says-ck-vineeth?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/19/afc-cup-chennaiyin-fc-are-focused-on-getting-all-three-points-against-minerva-punjab-says-ck-vineeth?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/chennaiyin_fc_AFC_Cup_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab to field their under-23 side next season of I-League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab has announced that it will field an under-23 team in the next edition of the I-League football tournament. The Punjab-based club is at the loggerheads with the AIFF over various issues and their owner Ranjit Bajaj had even announced the chances of closing the club down.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/01/minerva-punjab-to-field-under-23-team-in-next-season-of-i-league?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/01/minerva-punjab-to-field-under-23-team-in-next-season-of-i-league?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:48:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Minerva_Punjab_vs_Nepal_AFC_Cup_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengaluru FC lose 0-2 in final to Minerva Punjab in Junior League]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an absolute heartbreak for Bengaluru FC at the Kalyani Stadium, Kolkata, where they went down 0-2 to Minerva Punjab in the Hero Junior League final. For Punjab, it was two second half goals by Himanshu Jangra and Tongbram Singh that did the trick.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/29/bengaluru-fc-lose-0-2-in-final-to-minerva-punjab-in-junior-league?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/29/bengaluru-fc-lose-0-2-in-final-to-minerva-punjab-in-junior-league?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 14:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/football_generic_2_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why different penalties for different clubs for the same offence, questions Gokulam Kerala's VC Praveen]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/18/why-different-penalties-for-different-clubs-for-the-same-offence-questions-gokulam-keralas-vc-praveen?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/18/why-different-penalties-for-different-clubs-for-the-same-offence-questions-gokulam-keralas-vc-praveen?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2019 10:12:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/VC_Praveen_Gokulam_Kerala_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking for meeting with AIFF President has cost us 10 lakhs, asserts Ranjit Bajaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the AIFF’s disciplinary committee imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on five I-League clubs, Minerva Punjab owner Ranjit Bajaj has lashed out at the federation by saying that asking for a meeting with the president has cost them Rs 10 lakh. Bajaj also termed the order by the AIFF “immature”.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/asking-for-meeting-with-aiff-president-has-cost-us-10-lakhs-asserts-ranjit-bajaj?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/asking-for-meeting-with-aiff-president-has-cost-us-10-lakhs-asserts-ranjit-bajaj?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chiranjibi Pati ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 15:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ranjit_bajaj_facebook.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF’s disciplinary committee slaps five I-League clubs with a fine of 10 lakhs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee has imposed a 10 lakh fine on five clubs who refused to participate in the Super Cup held in March-April. Kolkata’s East Bengal was fined 5 lakhs as their sponsors had backed out and not the club while Mohun Bagan remained innocent.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/aif-fs-disciplinary-committee-slaps-five-i-league-clubs-with-a-fine-of-10-lakhs?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/17/aif-fs-disciplinary-committee-slaps-five-i-league-clubs-with-a-fine-of-10-lakhs?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 04:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/I-League_2018_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Minerva Punjab hold Manang Marshyangdi in their backyard with ten men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab FC managed to play out a 1-1 draw against Nepalese football team Manang Marshyangdi in the ongoing AFC Cup in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Thoiba Singh and Oluwashina Azeez scored the goals for Minerva and Manang Marshyangdi respectively in the Group E game at the ANFA Complex.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/16/afc-cup-minerva-punjab-hold-manang-marshyangdi-in-their-backyard-with-ten-men?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/16/afc-cup-minerva-punjab-hold-manang-marshyangdi-in-their-backyard-with-ten-men?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 06:18:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Minerva_Punjab_vs_Nepal_AFC_Cup_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Cup | Minerva Punjab’s remaining home matches to be played in Guwahati]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guwahati's Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium will host the two remaining home games of the I-League club Minerva Punjab in the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup. Minerva’s home games to be played in the north-eastern city are against Chennaiyin FC on June 19 and Abahani Dhaka on June 26.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/09/afc-cup-minerva-punjabs-remaining-home-matches-to-be-played-in-guwahati?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/09/afc-cup-minerva-punjabs-remaining-home-matches-to-be-played-in-guwahati?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 07:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Chennai_City_vs_Minerva_Punjab_I_League.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading table is great but playing away will be tough, says Anriudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC’s young sensation, Anirudh Thapa is of the opinion that playing away in Bangladesh and Nepal on unconventional pitches would be a tough task for the Marina Machans. The 21-year-old also stated that change in his playing position has brought has made his side more effective.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/07/leading-table-is-great-but-playing-away-will-be-tough-says-anriudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/07/leading-table-is-great-but-playing-away-will-be-tough-says-anriudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 06:59:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva Punjab stuck in Odisha storm as venue search gets further delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyclone “Fani” has hit Odisha rather untimely as far as I-League outfit Minerva Punjab are concerned with all the club’s staff stuck in Bhubaneswar following their AFC Cup clash against Manang Marshyangdi. Minerva Punjab have 47 more days to find their home venue before their next AFC home clash.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/04/minerva-punjab-stuck-in-odisha-storm-as-venue-search-gets-further-delayed?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/may/04/minerva-punjab-stuck-in-odisha-storm-as-venue-search-gets-further-delayed?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2019 03:56:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Minerva_Punjab_Twitter_AFC_Cup.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>