BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL LEGEND Pele on Tuesday lived every moment of the riveting Indian Super League (ISL) tie between hosts Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters that he witnessed for around 50 minutes.
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NITA AMBANI, chairperson of the Football Sports Development Ltd. that operates the Indian Super League, on Tuesday described as a dream come true that she got to sit beside soccer legend Pele and watch a match between Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters.
AFTER AN ATK-DOMINATED first half, Kerala Blasters tried their best to come back into the game and draw level in the second period. But their efforts proved to be not enough as Atletico de kolkata managed to clinch the match by a 2-1 margin, at home, defeating Kerala Blasters in a third round encounter in ISL tonight.
Atletico de Kolkata absolutely dominated proceedings as they constantly kept Kerala Blasters in terms of possession and attacking gameplay, and could have been leading by much more than 1-0 at half time.
BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL LEGEND Pele has returned to Kolkata after a gap of 38 long years to promote the sport in the country. The former footballer is busy soaking in the festive atmosphere of Kolkata whilst also making his presence felt in the Indian Super League (ISL).
BY FORCING THE national team's preparatory camp to be cancelled, ISL has negatively affected India's performance in the World Cup Qualifiers, and has missed out on a good opportunity to promote itself through the exploits of its players on the world stage.
ATLETICO DE KOLKATA COACH Antonio Lopez Habas on Monday said he has full confidence in his depleted side as they take on Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.
KERALA BLASTERS COACH Peter Taylor on Monday revisited his only play against Brazilian legend Pele, who will witness their Indian Super League match against hosts Atletico de Kolkata in Kolkata on Tuesday.
THE DURGA PUJA VIBES and the presence of Pele make for a good occasion for Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters, the finalists from the inaugural ISL, to meet once again.