Beyond The Scores

18-year-old goalkeeper Som Kumar is an Indian sensation making waves in European football. Kumar is currently playing for Slovenian Digwigs NK Olimpija Ljubljana as their first-choice keeper and is determined to make a career in Europe’s top leagues. The teenager, who has already represented India at several youth levels, including the U-20 Indian football team, recently joined host Ashish Negi fo...

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. Also available on  ⁠⁠Jio Saavn⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠Gaana.com #IndianFootball #Bundesliga #NBA #AIFF #IndianFootballTeam #BlueTigers #HeroISL #ISL

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 t...

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. Listen to the podcast to know more. Also available on Jio Saavn and Gaana.com . #IndianFootball  #AIFF #IndianFootballTeam #BlueTigers #HeroISL #ISL

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. Listen to the podcast to know more. Also availa...

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 Listen to th...

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 e...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 chang...

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 Al...

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 bes...

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 Tripuranen...

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...

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 w...

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 j...

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 Ashis...

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...

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...

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-eth...

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 Morris...