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  • FSDL brings on board Viacom18 as its official media rights partner for the Indian Super League

    FSDL brings on board Viacom18 as its official media rights partner for the Indian Super League

    Mumbai: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has announced Viacom18 Media Private Limited as the ‘new home of Indian Football’ for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.  The 10th season of the Indian Super League kicks off on 21 September at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, with a blockbuster clash between rivals Kerala Blasters FC and Bengaluru FC.

    Viacom18 will be the exclusive media rights holder for ISL, India’s top-tier football league, across digital and linear TV platforms. The telecast will be available for football fans in multiple languages keeping in mind the diverse audience of the league, and will also be streamed free on JioCinema.

    Over the past decade, ISL has proven to be a driving force behind the overall development of football in India both on and off the field. In its next phase of growth Viacom18 will be the perfect partner to take ISL to a larger audience, with its strong digital capabilities and connect with new-age sports fans. Viacom18’s digital streaming platform JioCinema, which will stream ISL for free, has brought a pioneering viewing experience through livestreaming of properties such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the TATA IPL and it will continue to bring a similar experience for ISL.

    Football Sports Development Limited spokesperson said, “We are pleased to have Viacom18 as our media rights partner for the Indian Super League. When we set on our journey of ISL, we had the vision to revolutionise the Indian football ecosystem. As we enter our 10th year of growing football in India, it is great to associate with a partner who shares the same vision and believes in growing the consumption of football in the country. Viacom18’s proven record and impact in offering a fan-first football experience to the Indian audience, starting with the FIFA Football World Cup, makes them the best partner as we enter the next decade of growing Indian football.”

    Viacom18 Media Private Limited spokesperson, said, “Winning the streaming and broadcast rights to the ISL is a big step forward for us in the direction of building a glittering stable of footballing action. The ISL has led the resurgence of Indian football in recent years and coming on board with the league as the exclusive media partner enables us to contribute to the development of the sport in the country. We believe this is an exciting time in Indian football and through our extensive presentation of the league we aim to stoke a renewed interest in the heart of every Indian football lover.”

    ISL Season 10 will kick off at prime time of 8:00 pm, with double headers starting at 5:30 pm. 

  • Hero Indian Super League returns to Kolkata after two years

    Hero Indian Super League returns to Kolkata after two years

    Mumbai: Hero Indian Super League 2022-23 returns to Kolkata after a hiatus of two years. With this, fans will yet again witness live football action, cheering for their teams as they grind it out for glory. Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV will carry the show from 7 October 2022, at 7.30 p.m. onwards.

    ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will face each other in the Hero ISL for the first time in front of fans in Kolkata. To celebrate the excitement and passion of football fans across West Bengal, Football Sports Development Limited has unveiled another emotional campaign film for the vociferous football fans of West Bengal.

    The campaign film cinematically highlights the rivalry between fans of ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, as chants of ‘Chol Chol Chol’ echo on the streets of West Bengal. Fans across generations, along with legends of the two clubs, gather on the streets in support of their favourite team by donning their jerseys. The promo film also features Sourav Ganguly as the biggest cheerleader, encouraging the fans of both teams to take Bengal football to greater heights with their support. With the streets filled with the colours of ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, the campaign film symbolises a legendary battle that will take place in this year’s Hero ISL.

  • Star Sports launches Hero U-17 Women’s Championship Campaign #GroundsKnowNoGender

    Star Sports launches Hero U-17 Women’s Championship Campaign #GroundsKnowNoGender

    The Hero U-17 Women’s Championship 2019, organized by Football Sports Development Limited will get underway from Monday, November 11, 2019 in Kalyani, West Bengal. The tournament was announced earlier this year by FSDL Chairperson Smt Nita Mukesh Ambani while addressing the Indian Super League (ISL) club owners' meet, which was also attended by All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel.

    Aimed at helping India select its players for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be held in the country, the 7-day tournament will have 4 teams competing against each other. The four-teams – Panthers, Tigresses, Lionesses and Cheetahs, will face each other once in a round robin format. A total of 73 players will be pitted against each other as part of the 4 teams, with each team having a 5-member support staff consisting of a Head Coach, Asst Coach, GK Coach, Physio and Team Manager.  Coached by India’s national U-19 women’s team coach, Alex Ambrose, the Lionesses will certainly pose a threat to the other teams along with a great learning experience. However, basis sheer prowess on paper, Cheetahs are expected to be boosted by Indian football legend and Arjuna Awardee, Oinam Bembem Devi. There will be no lack of experience and expertise as Tigresses and Panthers will be coached by former U-14 women’s team coach Priya and former India national team member Subhash Chakraborty. Organised under the aegis of the All India Football Federation, the tournament final will be played between the top 2 sides on Sunday, November 17, in Kalyani.

    Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) along with Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster has also launched the campaign #GroundsKnowNoGender for the tournament. The campaign for Hero U-17 Women’s Championship looks to build interest in women’s football in the country as a build up to the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup scheduled in India. The new TVC on Hero U17 women’s fo