In photos - BFC bring the ISL trophy home amidst much fanfare
There was plenty of fanfare as Bengaluru FC arrived in Bengaluru with the ISL trophy. Here are the best pictures.
2018 Schedule
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2018 Schedule
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ISL XI: Coro, Ogbeche lead team of the season
Unsurprisingly, finalists Goa and Bengaluru dominate the ISL team of the season. Here are the XI who made the cut.
'You know what Asia? We are back' - Chhetri
Even though Sunil Chhetri has won seven trophies in his career, he considers Sunday's victory over FC Goa in the ISL final to be "right up there".
BFC have last laugh as ISL finale turns scrappy
It was supposed to be a game between the two best ball-playing sides in the country. For large parts of 117 minutes, that wasn't the case.
Bheke the hero as Bengaluru win ISL in extra time
Rahul Bheke scored the winner in the 117th minute for Bengaluru after Goa lost Ahmed Jahouh to a red card in extra time.
'My dream is a unified league' - Parth Jindal (2:31)
Lobera and Cuadrat hope to see 'magic of football' in final
Lobera and Cuadrat's shared education shone through in the similar messages they delivered ahead of Sunday's final.
ISL final in Mumbai is a huge bummer - Parth Jindal (3:19)
Parth Jindal: Everyone in Indian football is losing money
BFC CEO Parth Jindal talks about the financial struggles of ISL clubs, the future roadmap for I-League and need for transparency.
ISL final: Can Goa's flair trump Bengaluru's pragmatism?
The ISL final between BFC and Goa will be a clash of similar philosophies and different personalities.
ISL final at Mumbai Football Arena a 'bummer' - BFC CEO
BFC CEO Parth Jindal said the quality of football would not be affected by the venue, ISL's smallest, but the atmosphere certainly would.
BFC flex attacking muscle to turn frustrating night around
For 72 minutes, nothing seemed to be going right for Bengaluru FC. But once the league leaders clicked into gear, the outcome was inevitable.
Job half-done for gritty NorthEast, but injuries a big concern
NorthEast's never-say-die attitude helped them to a deserved win in the first leg, but can they reproduce the performance without their star duo?
Ratings: Leudo 9/10, Khabra 3/10 as NorthEast break BFC jinx
Eelco Schattorie got his tactics spot on while BFC looked off the pace in the loss against NorthEast. Here are the player ratings.
Mascia penalty gives NorthEast dramatic win over Bengaluru
Juan Mascia's penalty gave NorthEast a late win after Xisco looked to have given Bengaluru a hard-earned draw in the second half.
NorthEast hold slight edge against patchy BFC
NorthEast United FC haven't beaten Bengaluru in their last four ISL meetings, but will go into the first leg of the semifinals as slight favourites.
ISL in a line: New champions await as ATK, Chennaiyin flop
The defending champions had a season to forget, while NorthEast have had one to remember. ESPN presents the ISL story, in 10 words.
Barcelona, tiki-taka trigger India's own Spanish evolution
With an increasing number of Spaniards in Indian football, more and more teams are opting for controlled possession. But has it worked?
ISL playoff scenarios: Who will take the two remaining spots?
Bengaluru and Goa have confirmed their places in the ISL playoffs, but there's still four teams fighting it out for the two remaining spots.
BFC better with Cuadrat's 'safety first' approach: Sandhu
After a match-winning performance against NorthEast, Sandhu is hoping Bengaluru can carry the momentum into the playoffs.
ISL W2W4: BFC target invincibility, Pune welcome Phil Brown
The ISL is back after a five-week break, with a number of high-profile clashes. ESPN has you covered.
'I took out and threw it on myself' (3:07)
Checho's superb strike could be sign of things to come at BFC
Chencho Gyeltshen's spectacular back-volley kept Bengaluru unbeaten in the league, but the goal was special for more reasons.
ISL Power Rankings: Amrinder arrives, Coro tops again
Round 3 of our rankings sees the arrival of four new faces but there is no change at the very top.
W2W4: ISL resumes with Maharashtra derby, Kochi party
After a mini-break, the Indian Super League is back, with several blockbuster matches in store. Here is ESPN's definitive guide for the week ahead.
2018-19 ISL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru FC | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 34 |
| FC Goa | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +16 | 34 |
| Mumbai City FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 30 |
| NorthEast United FC | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | +4 | 29 |
| Jamshedpur FC | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | +8 | 27 |
| ATK | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -4 | 24 |
| FC Pune City | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 22 |
| Delhi Dynamos FC | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -4 | 18 |
| Kerala Blasters FC | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | -10 | 15 |
| Chennaiyin FC | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | -16 | 9 |
2018-19 Team LeadersIndian Super League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian Super League
Goal Difference102nd
Goals Scored342nd
Assists262nd
Goals Conceded245th