Published 18:20 IST, December 8th 2020
I-League fixtures, schedule and fan reaction as India's premier football league is back
The much-awaited Hero I-League schedule is finally out. I-League 2021 will begin from January 9 with the games being held behind closed doors in Kolkata.
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much-awaited Hero I-League schedule is finally out. I-League 2021 season will begin from January 9, 2021, with games being held behind closed doors in Kolkata and Kalyani, teams, league staff and matchday personnel will be kept inside a bio bubble for safety against COVID-19 pandemic. Hero I-League season will be broadcasted live by 1Sports while streaming over internet will also be available.
I-League debutants Sudeva Delhi FC and newly promoted Kolkata giants Mohammedan SC will get I-League 2021 season underway at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on January 9, 2021. I-League fixtures have also revealed that opening day will see successive kick-offs with opening game at 2 PM IST will be followed by at 4 PM IST RoundGlass Punjab FC vs Aizawl FC and 7 PM IST Gokulam Kerala FC vs Chennai City FC game. Both se games are being held at Kalyani Municipal Stadium.
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Hero I-League will be played at three venues this season — Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium, Kalyani Municipal Stadium, and Kishore Bharati Krirangan and organisers have anunced I-League fixtures for first 10 rounds.
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Speaking about anuncement CEO Sunando Dhar said,
“We are about to experience a new version of Hero I-League this time as all teams will be operating from within bubble. It will indeed be a unique experience for all players, coaches and officials involved.”
“Of course, we would have loved to have had fans in stands, but due to current circumstances, that would t be possible. I just want to convey to all fans that we will all be re for each or in spirit. I wish all teams best ahead of tournament,” he asserted.
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Fans react to yet ar Indian football tournament as I-League schedule is anunced.
Indian football fans have ar reason for joy, ar footballing event is just around corner and I-League fixtures are w out too. Fans took to social media to share what y look forward to from a new season.
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18:20 IST, December 8th 2020