The Spanish head coach led the Highlanders to their first-ever silverware with the Durand Cup earlier this season and has now guided them to the ISL playoffs after a four-year hiatus.

NorthEast United FC host Mumbai City FC on Friday as Meghalaya welcomes the ISL, with two more matches to follow.

Yuste joins the Red and Gold Brigade, and Ajaraie moves to the Highlanders in today's transfer roundup.

Gomes returns to the ISL as he joins the Men of Steel on a multi-year deal, while the Highlanders secure the services of young defender Yadav.

Guarrotxena rejoining the Gaurs and Karelis signing for the Islanders highlight today's transfer wrap.

Former Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral highlights today's transfer wrap, which includes Sadaoui joining the Blasters, Aldred joining the Mariners, and more.

Hero Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC have acquired the services of Spaniard Juan Pedro Benali as the head coach of the first team on a 1+1 year deal, the club announced the signing through their social media handles on Monday.

NorthEast United FC has emerged as the champions of the eISL after a dominant campaign that saw them remain unbeaten for the majority of the season. The team was led by two standout players, Emaad and Saransh, who displayed exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament.

Saransh Jain and Emaad Jameel Ahmed teaming up for NorthEast United FC have emerged victorious in the second season of the eISL after defeating Sagnik Banerjee and Charanjot Singh from Bengaluru FC by 2-1 in the finals.

A double strike by Nandha Kumar and a goal from Diego Mauricio were enough for Odisha to register a smooth win despite being down by an early goal scored by NorthEast’s prolific goal-getter and Colombian striker Wilmar Jordan.

The second season of eISL is set to start from February 28 2023 with six fixtures scheduled in the inaugural week of the tournament. The league phase for the upcoming season will be played online, only the eISL playoffs the format which mirrors the Hero ISL playoffs format will be a LAN event in Delhi scheduled for 6th & 7th of May 2023.

The FIFA World Cup has been widely followed in India and the passion of football enthusiasts has even led them to travel to the host nation and witness live action at the stadiums. But, what has been intriguing, is the flavour of the ongoing Hero Indian Super League across the FIFA World Cup in the form of Indian football fans. The passionate loyalists have headed to the FIFA World Cup donning the colours of their respective Hero ISL teams. The fans were spotted in Qatar wearing club jerseys and scarves, and holding up flags and banners bearing crests or names of their respective Hero ISL teams.