[103][104] According to a research in 2021, the club has the joint-fastest growing social media account on Instagram in Asia and sixth across the world in terms of fans interaction among all the football clubs. [68] During their inaugural season, the club wore yellow shirts and blue shorts and this was used until the 2016 season. Indian Super League. Magnum Sports Pvt. Get all the latest news, videos, match highlights, player profiles, transfers and more. Kerala Blasters: Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna join Sachin as co-owners June 2, 2016 by Nasheman Thiruvananthapuram: Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Kerala Blasters, co-owned by cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday got several financial backers in the form of Indian movie stars. [41] This was the season that witnessed the club's rising star Sahal Abdul Samad's emergence as Blasters' mainstay in midfield. IANS FOLLOW. [20] They drew their next match against Mumbai City and then lost their next four matches, which led to the dismissal of Peter Taylor as head coach. "[122], As of 2016[update], the other investors in the company include film stars Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna, film producer Allu Aravind, and industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. All rights reserved. Vineeth from his loan-spell with Bengaluru FC, Blasters solved their goal-scoring issue. +. [46] The club released all of their foreign players and signed a new roster that included Cameroon-born Raphaël Messi Bouli and former Nigeria international Bartholomew Ogbeche as forwards. The stadium is multipurpose, having been mainly used for football. In May 2014, He said; "People used to call me Master Blaster. Welcome to the official Kerala Blasters FC website. He scored four goals from his first five matches which includes a winner against FC Goa and a brace over Chennaiyin FC. [145] The under-18 team participates in the Elite League, which is the top level of youth football in India. Along with them, the club directly signed Penn Orji, Jamie McAllister, Andrew Barisic, Stephen Pearson and Colin Falvey in the remaining foreign players slots. The club's traditional kit consist of yellow and blue colour scheme, with yellow being the primary colours ever since its inception. Kerala Blasters FC: Get all the latest Kerala Blasters team news, live scores, schedule, matches, and stats of KBFC players. [17], After the 2014 season, the club announced David James would not return to the club as the head coach and marquee player, and on 12 May 2015, it was confirmed that former England Under-20 head coach Peter Taylor would take over the manager role at the club. [56][57] They signed Nishu Kumar on a four-year deal from Bengaluru FC. Kibu Vicuna has decided to resign from the position of head coach of Kerala Blasters. The Blasters are one of the most widely supported clubs in Asia and has one of the largest social media following among the football clubs from the continent. [75], In 2020, the Blasters launched a contest for the fans to design the club's first ever third kit for the 2020–21 season. [61] The team were affected by injuries, lesser compared to the previous season. [117], The Blasters shares a rivalry with the Kolkata based club ATK Mohun Bagan. See: List of Kerala Blasters FC's Notable Foreign Internationals, On 20 February 2018, the All India Football Federation, the organising body for Indian football announced the Kerala Blasters and six other ISL sides would field a reserve team in the I-League 2nd Division, India's second division football league. ISL News: Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna join Sachin Tendulkar as Kerala Blasters co-owners. Principle Sponsor: Muthoot Pappachan Group. [6] On 21 August 2014, the club participated in the international draft; the management selected seven foreign players for the team. [65], The crest and colours for Kerala Blasters were announced at the club's official launch on 15 September 2014. [27] After the return of C.K. As a result, the Blasters lost the match 1–0 despite dominating it throughout the 90 minutes. The club is also known for their fan base, including the supporters' group called Manjappada, which has gained a reputational for being one of the most vocal and passionate fan clubs in India. Assistant manager Ishfaq Ahmed was appointed as the interim head coach for the remaining 2 games of the season. For the 2017–18 season, the club introduced the all-black jersey with yellow stripe on the bottom of arms and shorts and this was used until the 2019–20 season. As ambassadors of football to this state, the management aims and sets a clear steer to grow the sport in Kerala through various initiatives of the club and continue developing players who can represent India on an international level and set legends of the game. [122] In May 2014, He said; "People used to call me Master Blaster. [14] During the second leg in Chennai, the Blasters were about to suffer a massive setback. Kerala Blasters owner Nikhil Bhardwaj's convincing words helped Nishu Kumar put pen to paper on a long-term contract at the Kochi-based Indian Super League (ISL) club. [9] On 21 October, the club's first-ever goal was scored by Iain Hume during their second match, which was against Chennaiyin. [34] Blasters released all of their foreign players and signed some more, including former Manchester United players Dimitar Berbatov and Wes Brown. [115] The rivalry stems from the competition between both clubs fan bases; Manjappada of the Blasters and Bengaluru's West Block Blues. 1717. [105][106], The Blasters are also known for having one of the most vocal and passionate supporters group known as Manjappada. In league since: 4 years. [81] In September 2020, the club signed a long-term deal with Statsports as their performance partner. Kerala Blasters have developed a rivalry with fellow southern club Chennaiyin FC from the inaugural season of the Indian Super League itself. Despite taking the lead early in the shootout, the Blasters lost 4–3; it was their second finals defeat in three seasons. A consortium of investors have joined hands to buy stake in Blasters Sports Pvt. [116] The South Indian Derby between the Blasters and Bengaluru is often known as the 'Great South Indian Derby' or 'Real South Indian Derby'. @JamshedpurFC @ChennaiyinFC @NEUtdFC @OdishaFC @HydFCOfficial @MumbaiCityFC ❤️, RT @JamshedpurFC: हम सब इस लड़ाई में साथ हैं [121] From 2014 to 2015, the club was co-owned by Prasad V. Potluri[122] and Indian former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. [72], The club's away colours for the first three seasons were yellow shirts and white shorts. Welcome to the official Facebook page of Kerala Blasters. Table position: 10. [77], On 29 September 2014, it was announced Kerala-based Muthoot Pappachan Group would be the title sponsor for the Kerala Blasters. [66], Since its inception, the club colours have been yellow and blue. [51], From the 2020-21 season onwards, the management decided to build a new strategy at the club. [18] The club signed a new roster of foreign players, which includes Carlos Marchena as the marquee signing. [95] According to former India international player Pappachen Pradeep, "In Kerala, the people support football tirelessly. [21] Assistant coach Trevor Morgan was in charge for one match before Terry Phelan was named as the head coach for the rest of the season. [64] The club's fortunes remained largely unchanged in the season as they finished tenth place in the league table. Kbfc(kerala blasters football club) is one of the best emerging football club from india.It is a professional football team based in kerala. League level: First Tier. [76] The third kit which had a white and gold colour scheme, designed by one of the fan was released by the club as an honour to the sacrifices and contribution of the frontline workers, who have been relentlessly working to win the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. [58], Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the seventh season of ISL were decided to took place in 3 venues in Goa behind the closed doors. KERALA BLASTERS SPONSOR: Kit Sponsor: Kaizen Sports. Kerala Blasters FC. [49] Gianni Zuiverloon and Mario Arqués and other players were also hit by minor injuries in the season; they missed some of the crucial fixtures. Sachin Tendulkar, will continue to be a co-owner of Kerala Blasters holding a significant stake. The club's rivalry with ATK started at the 2014 final, which ATK won in extra time. [1] On 13 April 2014, it was announced the rights to the Kochi franchise had been won by former India national cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar and entrepreneur Prasad V Potluri. Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters' co-owner Nimmagadda Prasad has been arrested in Belgrade by Serbian Police. [83], Kerala Blasters play their home matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Ernakulam district of Kochi. [43] Of the remaining games, the team had only one win and three draws, and finished ninth in the league. On 20 February 2018, it was announced by the All India Football Federation, the organising body for Indian football, that the Kerala Blasters along with six other Indian Super League sides would field a reserve team in the I-League 2nd Division, India's third division football league. Kerala Blasters is owned by a company called Magnum Sports Private Limited, which was earlier known as Blasters Sports Ventures Private Limited (BSVPL). Kerala Blasters FC is happy to announce the signing of Sanjeev Stalin on a 3 - year deal that … [71] In 2020, a new jersey in the club’s customary yellow and blue colours was launched, with this time, the blue coming in the arms. There is nothing like that in Kerala. [84] The stadium is multipurpose but is mostly used for football. [89] In 2019, Greater Cochin Development Authority proposed the installation of solar panels in the stadium, which would make it the first such venue in Kerala and the third in the country to be powered by solar energy. Kerala Blasters FC is a professional football club under the ownership of Magnum Sports Private Limited. [45], After a disappointing season, the Blasters appointed Eelco Schattorie as their new manager. [63] On 17 February 2021, after a 4–0 loss against Hyderabad FC on 16 February, Kibu Vicuna and the management decided to part ways on mutual consent. The Blasters faced ATK Mohun Bagan for the first time on 20 November 2020 in the opening fixture of 2020–21 season. [26] The Blasters struggled early in the season, as they failed to score goals. [32] In the final, the Blasters played host to ATK and got the lead early through Mohammed Rafi before ATK equalized soon after and the match went into a penalty shootout. [109], The club's main rivals are their South Indian neighbours, Chennaiyin FC[110] and Bengaluru FC.[111]. [25], The season began with a 1–0 defeat away from home against NorthEast United. This list may not reflect recent changes ( learn more ). The organization has also been quite supportive of the Pullela Gopi Chand’s Badminton Academy that has produced several talents like P.V. For the 2017–18 season, the Blasters introduced an all-yellow kit with a different shade of yellow. Wij willen hier een beschrijving geven, maar de site die u nu bekijkt staat dit niet toe. [82] On 7 November 2020, the Blasters announced its association with BYJU’S, the world’s largest EdTech company, as their new title sponsor on a five-year deal. [59] Same as in the previous season, the team suffered an early setback, with this time, captain Sergio Cidoncha suffering a ligament injury on his right ankle during their third match against Chennaiyin FC, ruling out for the remainder of the season. All contents © copyright Kerala Blasters FC. Formed on 24th May 2014, Kerala Blasters FC is one of the eleven teams that is a part of the Indian Super League (ISL) since its inception, with its Home ground at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi. In order to qualify for semi-final, Blasters needed to avoid a defeat against North East United FC. He is the Kerala Blasters’ new goodwill ambassador but actor Mohanlal will soon become a co-owner of the Indian Super League club too. In early 2014, the All India Football Federation—the governing body of association football in India, announced they would accept bids for the ownership of eight franchises from selected cities for the inaugural season of Indian Super League (ISL). The kit which pays homage to the state of Kerala also had horizontal lines that run along the breadth of the jersey. [40], Having failed to qualify for the previous season's semi-finals, the Blasters signed a three-year deal with manager David James. [88] The stadium received the Best Pitch of the Season Award from FSDL during the 2018-19 season of Indian Super League. [79] Both sponsorships continued in 2015 and Muthoot remained as title sponsor into the 2016 season. [5] On 13 August 2014, former England international goalkeeper David James was chosen as the first head coach and marquee player of the team. Get all the latest news, videos, match highlights, player profiles, transfers and more. [55], The Blasters decided to rely more upon young Indian players and extended the contracts of Sahal and Rahul KP until 2025. 21,603 talking about this. Built on the strong belief and foundation that Sports is a medium of empowerment and one of the most important socio-cultural learning experience for the athletic fraternity, the team owners include the industrialist Mr. Nimmagadda Prasad, Indian film stars, Chiranjeevi as well as Allu Arvind, an Indian Film Producer, with Mr. Nikhil Bhardwaj, co-owner, at the helm of the day to day operations of the club. [70] This kit was used for the 2018–19 season, after which the team returned to its traditional yellow and blue kit with the same shades as the previous season. [37] The Blasters won only one of their first eight games that season, leading to the sacking of Meulensteen. With a new roster, Kerala Blasters had one of their worst season ever, won only one and drawn six of their twelve fixtures, leading to the sacking of James. [11] After playing their first five matches away from home, Kerala Blasters hosted their first home match on 6 November 2014 against Goa. [50] The Blasters finished the season in seventh place in the table. The elephant is a symbol of strength and pride, rooted in its family and community, reflecting the aspiration and spirit of Kerala Blasters,” Prasad Potluri, co-owner of Kerala Blasters FC, at the launch of logo during an event in Crown Plaza Hotel, Kochi [3], Indian international Mehtab Hossain was the first player signed by the club, as he was the first one to be picked up by the Blasters during the first domestic draft. [23], In an effort to rebuild the team after failing to qualify for the semi-finals in the previous season, the Blasters announced the signing of Steve Coppell as their head coach on 21 June 2016. The Blasters only extended the contract of Sergio Cido among the foreign players and signed a new roster of them under the supervision of the new sporting director. The Blasters have also developed a rivalry with Karnataka-based club Bengaluru FC, which started in 2017 before Bengaluru began playing in the ISL. Formed on 24th May 2014, Kerala Blasters FC is one of the eleven teams that is a part of the Indian Super League (ISL) since its inception, with its Home ground at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor, Kochi. (Source: Facebook) A consortium of investors, including Telugu film stars Chiranjeevi and Akkineni Nagarjuna, on Wednesday joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as co-owners of Indian Super League franchise, Kerala Blasters.. Tendulkar took a stake in the club because he wanted to help popularise football in India and to see Kerala return to its former glory as a footballing state. [13], After finishing in fourth place during the regular season, the side played their first semi-finals match on 13 December 2014 against Chennaiyin. [15], In the final, Kerala Blasters played ATK at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. [78] Under the original agreement, the company would sponsor the Blasters for one season with the option to extend the sponsorship. 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