ISL | Kerala Blasters FC parts ways with head coach Ivan Vukomanovic Kerala Blasters part ways with head coach Ivan Vukomanovic after successful three-year stint in Kochi. The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
ISL | With these kinds of fixtures, you destroy teams even before the playoffs: Vukomanovic Kerala Blasters coach criticizes Indian Super League scheduling, calling for improvements to benefit teams and players. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
Kerala Blasters eye a win against East Bengal to seal ISL playoff spot KOCHI: With one foot already in playoffs, Kerala Blasters would be hoping to assure their place among the top six teams in season-10 of the Indian Super League with a win over East Bengal in their final home league engagement at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Wednesday night. The Times of India · Apr 2, 2024
Sans qualification pressure, Kerala Blasters eye a win against East Bengal KOCHI: The Times of India · Apr 2, 2024
ISL | Vukomanovic working out ways to keep players fit and fresh as Kerala Blasters takes on East Bengal Kerala Blasters face challenges with injuries, weather, and tight schedule as coach Vukomanovic strategizes for upcoming matches. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
ISL: Jamshedpur FC look to restart with win vs Kerala Blasters KOLKATA: Following a three-week international break, Jamshedpur FC will look to leave behind their 0-3 loss to Mumbai City FC as Indian Super League (ISL) resumes its business end with a double header on Saturday. The Times of India · Mar 29, 2024
Kerala Blasters lose 'walkout' appeal at CAS, must pay fine of Rs 4 crore PANAJI: Kerala Blasters FC have lost their appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and must now pay the AIFF Rs 4 crore for last season’s walkout against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League. The Times of India · Mar 13, 2024
Investment in youth pays off for Kerala Blasters KOCHI: Kerala Blasters have been plagued by injuries this season. The Times of India · Feb 27, 2024
Indian Super League | Blasters desperate to regain winning touch against FC Goa Kerala Blasters face FC Goa with key players injured, coach Vukomanovic hopes to avoid more injuries for struggling team. The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024
Kerala Blasters wary of dangerous Punjab FC in Indian Super League KOCHI: A quick glance at the ISL standings suggest that 11th-placed Punjab FC should be no match for third-placed Kerala Blasters when they host them at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Monday evening. The Times of India · Feb 11, 2024
Creating a quality young national team is the only way to go up: Vukomanovic Kerala Blasters' head coach emphasizes the need for India to develop young national teams to compete at the highest level. The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024
Kerala Blasters stroll past Shillong Lajong in Super Cup opener None of the impediments that Ivan Vukomanovic had spoken of at the pre-match interaction on Tuesday could stop Kerala Blasters’ march at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024
ISL-10 | Expect a tough and physical game against Chennaiyin: Kerala Blasters head coach Ivan Vukomanovic Kerala Blasters (2nd on ISL table) face Chennaiyin FC (7th) in a "spicy Southern derby" Wed. at Nehru Stadium. Blasters coach Vukomanovic expects a tough, physical game with many duels & running, as both sides look to prove themselves. Chennaiyin, after 2 losses, will be hungry. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Two and half years more of suffering and frustration, says coach Vukomanovic on the wait for VAR in ISL The two-and-half-year wait for the VAR technology in the ISL will mean that the suffering and frustration will be that much longer for players, teams and referees, feels Kerala Blasters head coach Ivan Vukomanovic, The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023 Blasters, Vukomanovic return to winning ways KOCHI: Adrian Luna is making it a habit of producing goals from nowhere.
The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023 ‘In some situations, I feel referees have been thrown to the lions’ Kerala Blasters head coach Vukomanovic feels ISL should use tech to improve officiating. He believes referees are "thrown to the lions" without VAR & other tech. He says tech is needed for football development & to keep players, coaches, etc. interested.
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023 ISL: Ivan Vukomanovic has his work cut out on return KOCHI: Seven months after he decided to stage a walkout with his team in protest against referee Crystal John’s decision to allow Sunil Chettri’s goal in favour of Bengaluru FC in the ISL playoff, Kerala Blasters’ head coach Ivan Vukomanovic is all set to return to the team dugout at…
The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023 Jeakson Singh, the heart of Kerala Blasters’ midfield, looks to return the love of Manjappada with an ISL title Jeakson Singh, a 22-year-old Indian midfielder, is unfazed by opponents and evades challenges to make tough plays look easy. He credits his father for introducing him to football and joining the Chandigarh Football Academy for molding him into the player he is today. He joined Kerala Blasters in the Indian…
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Blasters and Vukomanovic paying the price for an emotional decision Kerala Blasters' coach Ivan Vukomanovic gestured for his players to walk off the pitch in a controversial move. This led to a 10-match ban, ₹5 lakh fine, and ₹4 crore fine for the club. To make matters worse, the club had to temporarily shut down its women's team due to…
The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023 After abrupt end, Kerala Blasters & BFC eye a fresh start in ISL KOCHI: The two lead protagonists of the playoff drama last season, Kerala Blasters’ coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri, wouldn’t be in the dugout when the two teams square off at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday night.
The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023 Let the ball do the talking as ISL kicks off with Blasters hosting Bengaluru FC in Kochi KOCHI: The Indian Super League is entering a decade of existence. While the league that was introduced to give a major facelift to Indian football has partially succeeded in its endeavour, controversies have been its constant companion. Kerala Blasters’ decision to walk off the pitch midway through their playoff game…
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023 Many coaches have the tendency of not preferring Indian forwards because of some fake pressure: KBFC coach Ivan Vukomanovic Kerala Blasters HC Vukomanovic believes ISL coaches face fake pressure to sign foreign strikers, ignoring Indian talent. Blasters have always promoted Indian players, and hope to break their unlucky streak in the ISL finals this season. Vukomanovic is serving a 10-match ban for the controversial BFC match forfeiture.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023 ‘Pathetic’: how Kerala men’s walk-off brought their women’s team to a halt Hefty fine imposed on Indian club for forfeiting a playoff game came at a price for their women’s side and has sparked anger
The Times of India · Apr 3, 2023 Kerala Blasters offer apology, only regret from coach Ivan Vukomanovic KOCHI: Kerala Blasters on Sunday issued a public apology for their walkout in the ISL playoff match against Bengaluru FC last month. However, team head coach Ivan Vukomanovic hasn’t mentioned anything about his decision to lead his team off the pitch in his carefully worded statement but has expressed regret…
The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023 Kerala Blasters seek replay with Bengaluru FC, ban on referee Crystal John PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is likely to summon a meeting of its disciplinary committee to quickly decide on a protest filed by Kerala Blasters FC, seeking replay of their tempestuous ISL knockout clash against Bengaluru FC. Blasters walked off in protest at what is alleged to be…