Beyond The Scores

From Indian Football to Kabaddi to NBA, hear former Roadies Judge Rannvijay Singha speak to Khel Now in an exclusive interview, as both the parties meet in Germany.

Ross County's Indian-origin midfielder Yan Dhanda was in the news recently following his Twitter interaction with AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran.

The midfielder spoke candidly in an exclusive conversation with host Ashish Negi on Khel Now's "Beyond The Scores" podcast. He reflected on his childhood as a Britton of Asian descent, his quest to play for India, a move to the ISL and much more.

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On the latest episode of Khel Now's Beyond the Scores podcast we are joined by new Jamshedpur FC head coach Aidy Boothroyd.  The tactician opens up on his move to India, plans for the new season, the return of fans and more.

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In our latest episode of Khel Now's Beyond the Scores Podcast, we are joined by a World Cupper from Croatia and current Indian national football team head coach Igor Stimac. As someone who's been there, done and seen it all, Stimac opines on the Indian Football calendar, ISL's structure, the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023, and more importantly the AIFF.

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We are back with another episode of Khel Now's Beyond the Scores podcast. For this episode, we were privileged to be joined by eminent football administrator, author and intellectual Shaji Prabhakaran. In a career spanning over two decades, Shaji has held various positions of responsibility across Indian and global football in organisations such as the AIFF, AFC and FIFA.  Part 2

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We are back with another episode of Khel Now's Beyond the Scores podcast. For this episode, we were privileged to be joined by eminent football administrator, author and intellectual Shaji Prabhakaran. In a career spanning over two decades, Shaji has held various positions of responsibility across Indian and global football in organisations such as the AIFF, AFC and FIFA.  In Part 1 of the episode, Prabhakaran reflects on the current mess at the AIFF, the state of football administration in India and assesses what the future may hold for the beautiful game in the country.

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Our guest on the latest episode of Khel Now's 'Beyond The Scores' podcast is among the most successful coaches in the IS. John Gregory, who took Chennaiyin FC to the title in 2017-18, joins host Ashish Negi for a chat. In a candid conversation, Gregory speaks on winning the ISL title with CFC, how Indian football has a stark difference with the game in England, Indian Football in general and much more.

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It's time for a brand-new episode of Khel Now's 'Beyond The Scores' podcast, the podcast that strives to bring you unique takes on Indian football.  As always, we have a special guest joining us - Mr. Ravi Puskur, the Director of Football at FC Goa! In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Ravi spoke on many topics including head coach Juan Ferrando and his impact at the club, the club's approach on scouting and signing players, and a closer look into the stories of some star players like Dheeraj Singh, Anwar Ali and Muhammed Nemil. 

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The latest episode of Khel Now's 'Beyond The Scores' podcast features Raj Athwal, the President of Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC. Athwal arrived in India last season, after having worked with sides like Glasgow Rangers, Coventry City and Watford.  

At the Bhubaneshwar-based outfit, he is responsible for the club’s day to day operations and financial performance both on and off the field.  In a detailed chat with Khel Now's Ashish Negi, Athwal sheds light on life at Odisha FC, the 2020-21 season, lessons to learn prior to their forthcoming ISL 2021-22 season, the multi-year partnership with Watford, and much, much more.

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Our guest on the 13th episode of the Beyond The Scores podcast is quite new to Indian football, but has already made a big impact with Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League.  

Taking over a Chennaiyin FC side languishing at the bottom of the table in ISL 2019-20, he worked his magic and took CFC to the ISL final. Under him we saw the best of Nerijus Valskis, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte among others. But it doesn't end there. Last season he took over Jamshedpur FC and nearly took them to the ISL playoffs.  In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Jamshedpur FC head coach Owen Coyle talks about his former and current side, the Indian football team and more.

Our guest on the 12th episode of the Beyond The Scores podcast is a popular name in Indian football. A product of the famed La Masia academy, he had a decent career as a footballer. However, he has found more success as a coach. He guided Bengaluru FC to their first and only Indian Super League title. He also won the Super Cup with BFC.  But apart from the trophies, he brought a massive change in Bengaluru's playing style. A strong defence, physicality in midfield and pace up front made BFC one of the teams to beat in the ISL. Their set-piece routines were also a joy to watch.  

In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, former Bengaluru FC head coach Carles Cuadret speaks about his time at the club, the experience of working with Gurpreet Singh and Sunil Chhetri, his opinion on Igor Stimac, Indian football's future, handling of Ashique Kuruniyan & Udanta Singh and more.

Our guest on the 11th episode of the Beyond The Scores podcast gained a lot of recognition during his stint with Gokulam Kerala FC during the 2020-21 season of the I-League.  

After the team from Kerala started off on relatively weak note, he worked wonders with the side as they slowly gained momentum and ultimately became the league champions. Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome Vincenzo Alberto Annese, the head coach of Gokulam Kerala FC!  

From bringing the best out of the likes of Emil Benny, Vincy Barretto and Mayakkannan among others, to using the experience of Dennis Antwi, Philip Adjah and Deepak Devrani, Coach Annese did a commendable job with the team this season and the results speak for it.

 In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Coach Annese who is also a UEFA Pro License holder and a former head coach of the Belize National team, speaks about his time in India, I-League, working the players at Gokulam Kerala, the impact of the league on Indian football and more.

Our guest on the 10th episode of the Beyond The Scores podcast gained a lot of recognition during his short time at NorthEast United in the 2020-21 Indian Super League season.   

From leading the Highlanders to defeating mighty Mumbai City FC in the opening game to recording their longest unbeaten run in history, he instilled hope among fans for a playoffs finish.  

Bringing the best out of the young talent at the club, the Spanish coach deserves credit for their outstanding performances on the pitch this season.   

In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, former NorthEast United head coach Gerard Nus speaks about his time in Premier League, NorthEast United, working with young players, the impact of ISL on Indian football and more.

Our guest on the ninth episode of Beyond The Scores podcast has been involved with strengthening the foundations of Indian football for many years. He has held high positions with reputed Indian Super League entities like Kerala Blasters, Chennaiyin FC and is currently taking Hyderabad FC to new heights.  

In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, Hyderabad FC co-owner Varun Tripuraneni speaks about Hyderabad FC's time in ISL so far, international partnerships,  impact of ISL on Indian football and more.

Our latest guest on the Beyond the Scores podcast is someone who has taken on arguably the most challenging job in Indian football. Real Kashmir head coach David Robertson has led his club through a remarkable journey from the Second Division League to becoming an established force in the I-League in a matter of a few years.  

In a candid conversation with Ashish Negi, the tactician talks at length about the project at his current club, his roots in Scottish football, being scouted by and playing under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen, and more.

Our next guest on Khel Now's Beyond The Scores Podcast is one of the finest goalkeepers Indian hockey has ever seen.

He has been the mainstay of the Indian team for many years now and has played in Olympics, Asian Games and World Cups. He has contributed heavily to some of the most empathic victories of the Indian team in the past few years and is considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now.

In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh talks about his more than a decade long career, Indian hockey, the Olympic dream and much more.

Our guest on Episode 6 of the Beyond The Scores podcast is an Arjuna Awardee and the AIFF Player of the Year (2019-20).

Apart from being one of the few Indian players to foray into European football, the goalkeeper is also the first from his country to feature in the UEFA Europa League.

In an insightful chat with host Ashish Negi, Indian football team No. 1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu speaks about his journey so far in Indian football, time in Europe, and more.

Our guest on Episode 5 of the Beyond The Scores podcast is someone with a managerial experience of over 35 years. Having coached various teams across Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Japan, England, South Africa, Finland and Turkey, Stuart Baxter's next assignment is in India where he has picked up the role of head coach at Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC.

In an engrossing chat with host Ashish Negi, Baxter talks about his vast experience as a manager, his ambitions for the Juggernauts and more.

Our latest guest on Khel Now's Beyond The Scores podcast is a pioneer in his own right. In his various roles with reputed national and international entities like Indian Football School, former I-League outfit Mumbai FC and Manchester United Soccer Schools, he has helped lay the foundations of a brighter future for Indian football for over a decade.

Currently Chief of Sports Excellence Centres at Tata Steel and CEO of ISL side Jamshedpur FC, Mukul Chouldhari is overseeing the creation of a new and vibrant sporting culture across multiple disciplines, with one of the nation's most trusted corporate houses.

Our guest on Episode 3 of the Beyond The Scores podcast held the fortunes of the Indian national football team in the palm of his hands for the best part of eight years, across two separate stints. A man with strong opinions and never one to back down in a tough situation, he remains a polarizing figure, who continues to divide opinion in the country's football circles to this day.

In a revealing chat with host Ashish Negi, Stephen Constantine looks back at his time with the Blue Tigers, the future of the domestic game, his desire to manage in the ISL, and much more.

Our guest on Episode 2 of the Beyond The Scores podcast is a household name in Indian football.

In a decade-long career in the country, Brazilian ace Beto pulled the strings for clubs like Mohun Bagan, Dempo, and Churchill Brothers, winning several trophies in the process.

In a candid conversation with host Ashish Negi, the midfielder talks about his glory days with the Golden Eagles, the work-ethic of Indian players, his role in some of the ISL's most high-profile signings, and more. 

Our first guest on the Beyond the Scores podcast is a household name in sports broadcasting.

Having called many iconic moments in both Indian and world football, he is best remembered by fans in the sub-continent as the host pf C2K- Countdown to Kickoff, the matchday show on the Ten Network that covered the UEFA Champions League and Europa League among other tournaments.

In the episode, Joe Morrison assesses the current state of play in Indian football, the impact of the ISL, future of the I-League, Indian players going abroad, and more.