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March 12, 2021 Looking ahead to the ISL play-off games
Can Sergio Lobera's team go all the way or will it be a third title for Antonio Lopez Habas. Or a first for either of Juan Ferrando and Khalid Jamil who is the odd one among three Spanish coaches?

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23 min
February 23, 2021 23: Some are putting their hands up to the question of after-Chhetri, who?
ISL7 has shown that a few young Indians have a nose for goal. Even if they are a work in progress, it could mean good news for the national team.

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26 min
February 16, 2021 22: In conversation with Ishan Pandita, ISL's impact sub
From growing up in New Delhi, Manila and Bengaluru; from playing the Gothia Cup and opting for sunny Spain and from consistently scoring late, late goals, this FC Goa striker is having a ball.

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27 min
February 09, 2021 21: Why ISL clubs should head to Mizoram?
Covid-19 felt like a tackle from behind in the tiny state and there are issues with the Mizoram Premier League but dearth of footballers is not one of them, says Lalnghinglova 'Tetea' Hmar, the state association's honorary secretary, in this episode.

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41 min
February 02, 2021 20: Why Mumbai City FC's march could be good news for Indian football?
Being part of City Football Group, a consortium headlined by Manchester City, has helped Mumbai maintain pole position in ISL this season but things could get hot on the homestretch.

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22 min
January 26, 2021 19: Liverpool on slippery slope as United march on
United winning the FA Cup tie mirrored the fortunes of both teams and defending Premier League champions Liverpool now have all to do to get their campaign back on track.

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21 min
January 21, 2021 18: Igor Stimac’s plans for 2021
Despite losing the entirety of 2020 to the pandemic, India head coach Igor Stimac is upbeat about 2021. The 53-year-old former Croatia international has been closely following the Indian Super League season from back home in Split. In this discussion with Bhargab and Dhiman, he names some of the youngsters he has been impressed by, India’s remaining World Cup qualifiers, his views on the I-League, among other things.

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36 min
January 12, 2021 17: Why are Bengaluru FC getting the blues?
Bengaluru FC are struggling for form this season, losing their last four games in the Indian Super League and failing to score a goal from open play in six of their 10 games. The club has sacked head coach Carles Cuadrat, with Naushad Moosa taking over as interim head coach. In this episode, Dhiman and Bhargab discuss the reasons behind Bengaluru’s struggles and the challenges that lie ahead for the club.

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21 min
January 06, 2021 16: What I-League football means for Delhi – Part 1
The national capital has never had a team playing in the I-League. That changes this season with Sudeva Delhi FC making their debut in the competition. In this episode, Dhiman and Bhargab discuss the season ahead with the club’s president Anuj Gupta.

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37 min
January 06, 2021 15: What I-League football means for Delhi | Part 2
Can a Delhi club’s entry to the I-League change the city’s footballing fortunes? Dhiman and Bhargab discuss the significance of Sudeva’s rise with Football Delhi president and former FIFA development officer Shaji Prabhakaran.

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35 min

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This is a podcast where Dhiman Sarkar and Vivek Krishnan of the Hindustan Times sports desk talk about the beautiful game. From transfers to tournaments, their discussions will cover what matters in football, in India and abroad. So, join them every week on Kicks For Free, if football is a matter of life and death -- or more -- for you.