{{Short description|Indian association football club based in Malappuram}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Kerala United | image = Official logo of Kerala United FC.svg | upright = 0.9 | fullname = Kerala United Football Club<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/united-world-group-quartz-fc-takeover-renamed-kerala-united-fc|title=Kerala United FC: Calicut club renamed after United World Group takeover|access-date=15 April 2021|website=Khel Now|date=21 November 2020|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415140823/https://khelnow.com/football/united-world-group-quartz-fc-takeover-renamed-kerala-united-fc|url-status=live}}</ref> | short name = KUFC | nickname = The Hornbills | founded = {{ubl|{{Start date and age|1976}}<br />{{small|(as ''Quartz FC'')}}| {{Start date and age|2020}}<br />{{small|(rebranded as ''Kerala United FC'')}}}} | ground = Payyanad Stadium | capacity = 30,000 | owner = Abdullah Bin Mosaad Al Saud | mgrtitle = Head coach | manager = Shelbin Francis | league = Kerala Premier League | season = | position = | current = | pattern_la1 = | pattern_b1 = _vneck | pattern_ra1 = | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = 7851A9 | body1 = 7851A9 | rightarm1 = 7851A9 | shorts1 = 7851A9 | socks1 = 7851A9 | pattern_la2 = | pattern_b2 = _vneck | pattern_ra2 = | pattern_sh2 = | pattern_so2 = | leftarm2 = FFFFFF | body2 = FFFFFF | rightarm2 = FFFFFF | shorts2 = FFFFFF | socks2 = FFFFFF | pattern_la3 = | pattern_b3 = _greytriangles | pattern_ra3 = | pattern_sh3 = _blackbottom | pattern_so3 = _2_green_stripes | leftarm3 = 000000 | body3 = 000000 | rightarm3 = 000000 | shorts3 = 01A368 | socks3 = 000000 | website = }} {| class="infobox" style="font-size:83%; width:25em; text-align:center" ! colspan=3 style="font-size:100%; background-color: Purple; color:white; border:2px solid blue;"|Active departments of Kerala United FC |- !30px !30px |- ! Football (Men's) ! Football (Women's) |}
'''Kerala United Football Club''' (formerly '''Quartz Football Club''') is an Indian professional football club based in Thrissur, Kerala.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Newsroom |title=KUFC announces Manjeri Payyanad Stadium as their home stadium {{!}} Fanport English |url=https://en.fanport.in/football/kufc-announces-manjeri-payyanad-stadium-as-their-home-stadium/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819084035/https://en.fanport.in/football/kufc-announces-manjeri-payyanad-stadium-as-their-home-stadium/ |archive-date=19 August 2021 |access-date=2021-08-19 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rayan |first=Stan |date=19 November 2022 |title=Kerala Premier League to begin on November 24 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/kerala-premier-league-football/article66157240.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215033910/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/kerala-premier-league-football/article66157240.ece |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=19 March 2023 |website=thehindu.com |publisher=The Hindu |location=Kochi}}</ref>
Founded in 1976 as ''Calicut Quartz'', the club was an amateur and academy side during its early years.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Ajith |date=26 September 2012 |title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree |newspaper=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece |access-date=26 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216010316/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece |archive-date=16 December 2019}}</ref> In December 2011, they announced intention to turn professional and participated in 2012 I-League 2nd Division, which was then the second tier of Indian club football.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/local-sports/football-quartz-raises-hopes-139 | title=Football: Quartz Raises hope | website=Deccan Chronicle | date=1 January 2012 | access-date=4 January 2012 | archive-date=7 January 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107153316/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/local-sports/football-quartz-raises-hopes-139 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The club spent a season in the second division during 2011–12 and later played in the Kerala Premier League. In 2017–18 Kerala Premier League season, they finished as runners-up. They have also competed in the I-League 3.<ref>{{cite web|title=KPL 2018–19 Matches|url=http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|website=KFA|access-date=16 December 2018|archive-date=16 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216212314/http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league-2018-19/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india-keralachamp.html India – List of Kerala League Champions]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817160849/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-keralachamp.html |date=17 August 2021 }}. ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 17 August 2021.</ref>
In 2020, the club underwent a substantial change in ownership as the "United World Group" assumed control. This marked the beginning of a new chapter, accompanied by rebranding of the club as Kerala United FC.<ref name="quartzsheff">{{cite web |last1=Muralidharan |first1=Ashwin |title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'! {{!}} Goal.com |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik |website=goal.com |access-date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=15 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015190429/https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz' new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=21 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121071345/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.html}}</ref> The club initially began their training at Seethi Haji Stadium at Edavanna, later moving to Payyanad Stadium.<ref name=":02"/>
== History == Founded in 1976 as Quartz Football Club<ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/indiafound.html|title=India – List of Foundation Dates|website=RSSSF|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194819/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html|archive-date=23 October 2021}}</ref> in Kozhikode, Kerala and since has been growing up step by step from district to state to national level.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ajgoankar|first1=Ashlesh|title=Indian Football: Can Kerala Produce Next I.M. Vijayan?|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/indian-football-can-kerala-produce-next-i-m-vijayan/|website=www.thehardtackle.com|publisher=The Hard Tackle|date=18 January 2013|access-date=11 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101110236/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2013/indian-football-can-kerala-produce-next-i-m-vijayan/|archive-date=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=United World Group, Owners of Sheffield United, Buy Kerala-Based Football Club|url=https://www.90min.com/in/posts/united-world-group-owners-of-sheffield-united-buy-kerala-based-football-club|access-date=2021-08-07|website=90min.com|language=en-IN|archive-date=7 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807212535/https://www.90min.com/in/posts/united-world-group-owners-of-sheffield-united-buy-kerala-based-football-club}}</ref> The Quartz Academy was incorporated in 2009. In December 2011, they were officially certified by the All India Football Federation to participate in the I-League 2nd Division. For the first time in 2012 I-League 2nd Division, Quartz FC participated but failed to make an impression. They only got one point in the group stage thereby failing to get promotion.
In 2012–13 season, Quartz FC signed I-League players like Rino Anto, Sabas Saleel, K. Noushad, Manoj Manoharan, Sherin Sam, Kamardeep Singh, Suji Kumar, J. Prasad, P.M. Britto, Salil Usman and Ajmaluddin. Club also signed the top-scorer and player of the tournament at the 2012 Santosh Trophy V.V. Farhad. They appointed Assistant coach Bino George of Chirag United Club Kerala.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar P K|first1=Ajith|title=Quartz SC goes on signing spree|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece|access-date=26 September 2012|work=The Hindu|date=26 September 2012|archive-date=16 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216010316/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/quartz-sc-goes-on-signing-spree/article3935609.ece}}</ref> Later withdrew from the 2013 I-League 2nd Division due to financial instability.
Club managed to win Kozhikode District League back to back in 2011 and 2012. Later in 2013–14, Quartz played with their academy side in the very first edition of Kerala Premier League. After making a late entry in 2017–18 Kerala Premier League season,<ref>{{cite web|last1=P Tennyson|first1=Rayson|title=Kerala Premier League: KSEB, AG's Office pull out citing financial constraints|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/kerala-premier-league-kseb-ags-office-pull-out-citing-financial-constraints/articleshow/63601414.cms|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=TNN|access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=23 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723110641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/kerala-premier-league-kseb-ags-office-pull-out-citing-financial-constraints/articleshow/63601414.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayan|first1=Stan|title=Lack of funds forces KSEB to pull out of KPL|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/lack-of-funds-forces-kseb-to-pull-out-of-kpl/article23429527.ece|website=thehindo.com|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=11 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011104546/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/lack-of-funds-forces-kseb-to-pull-out-of-kpl/article23429527.ece}}</ref> the club finished as runners-up after losing to Gokulam Kerala in final.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dey|first=Sayak Dipta|title=Gokulam Kerala ease past Quartz FC to clinch the Kerala Premier League Title|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/gokulam-kerala-ease-past-quartz-fc-to-clinch-the-kerala-premier-league-title|access-date=2021-09-29|website=sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929193236/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/gokulam-kerala-ease-past-quartz-fc-to-clinch-the-kerala-premier-league-title|url-status=live}}</ref> They had withdrawn from two editions of Kerala Premier League (2016–17, 2018–19) due to financial issues.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Rayson P. Tennyson|date=Feb 4, 2019|title=Quartz FC pull out of KPL, again {{!}} Football News — Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/quartz-fc-pull-out-of-kpl-again/articleshow/67827554.cms|access-date=2021-09-29|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929193234/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/quartz-fc-pull-out-of-kpl-again/articleshow/67827554.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Quote box | width = 30% | salign = left | align = left | quote = "Kerala is known to be the heart of Indian football and when it comes to passion and support, no fan base in India comes close to their love for the beautiful game. Our focus will be on cementing and strengthening the foundations of the club, building an academy and developing homegrown players." | source = <small>— '''Abdullah Al-Ghamdi''', CEO of United World Group, after the takeover and rebranding of Kerala United FC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheffield Calicut Quartz' new owner, Kerala United name|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/Nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.html|access-date=15 April 2021|website=New Indian Express|archive-date=15 April 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415070147/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/21/sheffield-calicut-quartz-new-owner-kerala-united-name-2226027.amp}}</ref> </small> }}
In November 2020, English Premier League Club Sheffield United have taken over Calicut Quartz and rebranded it as Kerala United FC. United World Group, the umbrella firm holding Sheffield, said in a statement that it envisages to make Kerala United a competitive, community-focused football club playing at the highest level possible in Indian football.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/kerala-united-calicut-quartz-sheffield-19314578|title=Sheffield United owners seal takeover of India club Calicut Quartz and rename it Kerala United|website=examinerlive.co.uk|date=20 November 2020|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227042753/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/kerala-united-calicut-quartz-sheffield-19314578|url-status=live}}</ref>
P. Haridas, who owned Calicut Quartz FC, is also the president of the Kozhikode District Football Association (KDFA), said a Premier League club coming to the state will bring major changes to Kerala football. Company director Akshay Das said: "We're looking for an overall development in the state, especially in Malabar."
As Kerala United, they participated in the 2020–21 Kerala Premier League and qualified for the knockout stages after finishing second in the Group-B with 12 points. In the semi-finals, regular time couldn't separate Gokulam Kerala and Kerala United, match ending goalless. They lost 4–2 on penalties at the Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|title=KPL: Gokulam Kerala to meet KSEB in final|website=www.onmanorama.com/sports|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629075619/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-premier-league-2021-gokulam-kerala-champions/bbi2r5382ezv1siwqex6e8ypz|title=Kerala Premier League 2021: Gokulam Kerala defeat KSEB to be crowned champions|website=Goal.com|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629075617/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/kerala-premier-league-2021-gokulam-kerala-champions/bbi2r5382ezv1siwqex6e8ypz}}</ref> In that season, they participated in Independence Day Cup in Assam and finished as runners-up, losing to Assam State Electricity Board SC by 4–3 in penalties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/local-sports/asebsc-win-independence-cup-title-defeating-kerala-united-football-club-567369|title=ASEBSC win Independence Cup title defeating Kerala United Football Club|website=www.sentinelassam.com|publisher=The Sentinel Assam|date=11 December 2021|access-date=12 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211134925/https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/local-sports/asebsc-win-independence-cup-title-defeating-kerala-united-football-club-567369|archive-date=11 December 2021}}</ref> In October 2022, Nigerian-born naturalized Indian manager Saheed Ramon was appointed head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/saheed-ramon-close-to-clearing-his-first-big-test-in-kerala/article66631861.ece|title=Saheed Ramon close to clearing his first big test in Kerala|date=17 March 2023|first=Stan|last=Rayan|website=thehindu.com|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=22 March 2023|archive-date=17 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317180703/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/saheed-ramon-close-to-clearing-his-first-big-test-in-kerala/article66631861.ece}}</ref> In 2023, they participated in Stafford Challenge Cup in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ksfa.in/staffordchallengecup|title=THE HISTORY: STAFFORD CHALLENGE CUP – KARNATAKA|website=ksfa.in|publisher=Karnataka State Football Association|access-date=26 November 2022|location=Bengaluru|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224073556/https://www.ksfa.in/staffordchallengecup|archive-date=24 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stafford Challenge Cup: A Brief History of Time |url=https://theawayend.co/2023/02/23/stafford-challenge-cup-a-brief-history-of-time/ |date=23 February 2023 |website=theawayend.co |publisher=The Away End |access-date=24 February 2023 |archive-date=24 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224070459/https://theawayend.co/2023/02/23/stafford-challenge-cup-a-brief-history-of-time/ }}</ref> Kerala United won their first ever Kerala Premier League title in 2022–23, defeating Gokulam Kerala B in final.<ref name="KPL 23">{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2023/03/19/kerala-premier-league-kerala-united-beat-gokulam-crowned-champions.html|website=onmanorama.com|date=19 March 2023|access-date=19 March 2023|title=Kerala Premier League: Kerala United crowned champions|location=Wayanad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320054712/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2023/03/19/kerala-premier-league-kerala-united-beat-gokulam-crowned-champions.html|archive-date=20 March 2023}}</ref> In August 2023, Kerala United gained I-League 3 spot, ahead of the beginning of its inaugural season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=Major AIFF Decisions: 15 Clubs Nominated In 3rd Division; Youth Quota In I League Teams |url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/19829-major-aiff-decisions-15-clubs-nominated-in-3rd-division-youth-quota-in-i-league-teams |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=thefangarage.com |archive-date=18 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918105857/https://thefangarage.com/articles/19829-major-aiff-decisions-15-clubs-nominated-in-3rd-division-youth-quota-in-i-league-teams }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=AIFF League Committee: Youth quota for I-League, State FAs nominate 3rd Division League clubs |url=https://theawayend.co/2023/08/22/aiff-league-committee-youth-quota-i-league-state-fas-nominate-3rd-division-league-clubs/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=The Away End |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108050756/https://theawayend.co/2023/08/22/aiff-league-committee-youth-quota-i-league-state-fas-nominate-3rd-division-league-clubs/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Flavio |last1=Lopes |date=25 September 2023 |agency=TNN |location=Panaji |title=THIRD DIVISION: Dempo to play at home, Sporting away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/third-division-dempo-to-play-at-home-sporting-away/articleshow/103913923.cms |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |publisher=The Times of India |archive-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928075342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/third-division-dempo-to-play-at-home-sporting-away/articleshow/103913923.cms }}</ref> In that tournament, the club finished in fourth place in final round play-off, missed the opportunity of qualifying to I-League 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/competitions/i-league-3|title=I-League 3 2023/24 — Final Standings (Play-off's)|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=All India Football Federation|access-date=30 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231052802/https://www.the-aiff.com/competitions/i-league-3|archive-date=31 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2023/12/31/sports/sporting-clube-de-goa-crowned-i-league-3-champions/|title=Sporting Clube de Goa crowned I-League 3 champions|website=navhindtimes.in|publisher=The Navahind Times|location=Vasco|date=31 December 2023|access-date=1 January 2024|first1=|last1=|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231132821/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2023/12/31/sports/sporting-clube-de-goa-crowned-i-league-3-champions/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gomantaktimes.com/news/sports/year-ender-2023-goan-football-on-comeback-trail|title=YEAR ENDER 2023: Goan football on comeback trail|website=gomantaktimes.com|publisher=Gomantak Times|location=Panaji|date=31 December 2023|access-date=1 January 2023|first1=Augusto|last1=Rodrigues|archive-date=1 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101060605/https://www.gomantaktimes.com/news/sports/year-ender-2023-goan-football-on-comeback-trail}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegoan.net/sports/%EF%BB%BFclimax-lauds-sporting-clube-for-winning-ileague-3-playoffs/107828.html|date=1 January 2024|access-date=1 January 2024|website=thegoan.net|publisher=The Goan Everyday|location=Margao|title=Climax lauds Sporting Clube for winning I-League 3 Playoffs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101061020/https://www.thegoan.net/sports/%EF%BB%BFclimax-lauds-sporting-clube-for-winning-ileague-3-playoffs/107828.html|archive-date=1 January 2024}}</ref> They were reinstated to the 2024–25 I-League 3.
== Club crest and kits == [[File:Great Hornbill Goa.jpg|thumb|alt=|150px|Great hornbill, the official state bird of Kerala, from which the crest of Kerala United has derived.]] The United World Group had unveiled the crest after rebranding the club which features the Great Hornbill, the official state bird of Kerala. The club is also nicknamed after the bird as "The Hornbills".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-16|title=Kerala United FC appoint Bino George as new head coach|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-qualifiers-kerala-united-appoint-bino-george-head-coach/|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Khel Now|language=en-US|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928130857/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-qualifiers-kerala-united-appoint-bino-george-head-coach|url-status=live}}</ref>
The primary colour of team is purple which dominates their home kit, with the hornbill crest in the right side, white shorts and white socks.
=== Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em;float:center" |- !Period !Kit Manufacturer !Shirt Sponsor |- |2011–2013 |Star Impact [https://www.starimpact.co.in/] | – |- |2013–2014 | – |Ramco |- | 2017–2018 | rowspan="2" | Nivia | ICL Fincorp |- | 2018–2020 | Ramco<ref>{{cite web |url=http://footballnewsindia.in/kerala-premier-league-coming |title=KFA Announces Kerala Premier League |publisher=Football News India |access-date=16 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120805/http://footballnewsindia.in/kerala-premier-league-coming/ |archive-date=17 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |2020–2021 | KESPO<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Kerala premier league football championship kickoff in March - Malayalam MyKhel|url=https://malayalam.mykhel.com/football/kerala-premier-league-football-championship-kickoff-in-march-029170.html|access-date=15 April 2021|website=malayalam.mykhel.com|language=ml|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415064706/https://malayalam.mykhel.com/football/kerala-premier-league-football-championship-kickoff-in-march-029170.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | rowspan="3" | Micro Health Laboratories |- |2021–2022 |SEGA [https://www.starimpact.co.in/] |- | 2022–present | Erreà |}
=== Kit evolution === {|
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== Stadium == === Former venues === Since 1977, Kerala United FC played its home matches at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=20 February 2021|archive-date=24 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024112851/http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> {| |thumb|centre|250px|EMS Stadium on a matchday |thumb|centre|225px|A view of Seethi Haji Football Ground |} In 2021, Kerala United FC shifted their base from Kozhikode to Malappuram district Seethi Haji Stadium, located in Edavanna, as their training ground.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021-01-15|title=United World's soccer team begins training|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/united-worlds-soccer-team-begins-training/article33581278.ece|access-date=2021-07-25|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128201127/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/united-worlds-soccer-team-begins-training/article33581278.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[https://m.facebook.com/KeralaUnitedFC/videos/447509099724280/ Kerala United FC at Seethi Haji Stadium in Edavanna] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415072135/https://m.facebook.com/KeralaUnitedFC/videos/447509099724280/ |date=15 April 2021 }} ''Facebook.com''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref>
=== Current venue === thumb|250px|A view of Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium, Manjeri The club plays its home games at the Payyanad Stadium in nearby town called Manjeri.<ref name=":02"/>
== Rivalry == During their time at Kozhikode as Calicut Quartz FC, they had a rivalry with former National Football League side FC Kochin.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nisanth V Easwar|date=12 May 2020|title=Down the memory lane: The magnificent Kerala Police of the 1980-90s|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/indian-football-kerala-police-federation-cup/1ljikndkrvf0c1glbrfuh9ujnb|access-date=16 August 2020|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220160837/https://www.goal.com/en-in/amp/news/indian-football-kerala-police-federation-cup/1ljikndkrvf0c1glbrfuh9ujnb|archive-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Ashwin Muralidharan|date=13 May 2020|title=Indian Football: Legends from the 'football mad' state of Kerala {{!}} Goal.com|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-legends-kerala-vijayan/hqt8lhaa0df21fa8rarnr86gw|access-date=4 January 2021|website=Goal.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714110001/https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/indian-football-legends-kerala-vijayan/hqt8lhaa0df21fa8rarnr86gw|archive-date=14 July 2021}}</ref> They also enjoyed an on field rivalry with another Kozhikode based side Gokulam Kerala FC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|title=football in Calicut|website=Kozhikode.com|access-date=15 April 2021|archive-date=24 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024112851/http://kozhikode.com/importance.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The first Kozhikode Derby match between the two teams took place in the final of 2017–18 Kerala Premier League, where Calicut Quartz FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC beat 3–2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Football Association|url=http://keralafa.com/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Kerala FA|language=en-US|archive-date=7 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207100752/https://keralafa.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon change of ownership, team shifted its base from Kozhikode to Malappuram District which introduced a new Malabar Derby in Kerala Premier League. First match after acquisition was in 2020–21 Kerala Premier League semifinals, where two teams locked horns. The match ended as a goalless draw even after full time. Gokulam won 4–2 on penalties.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KPL: Gokulam Kerala to meet KSEB in final|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|access-date=2021-07-25|website=OnManorama|archive-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629075619/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2021/04/19/kerala-premier-league-gokulam-kerala-kseb-final.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Players == === First-team squad === {{updated|30 January 2025}} {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|no=2|nat=IND|pos=DF|name= Mohammed Muzammil}} {{Fs player|no=3|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rishik Shetty}} {{Fs player|no=4|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalmuanawma Munez}} {{Fs player|no=5|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Craig Mangkhanlian}} {{Fs player|no=6|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Rudrarajsinh Jadeja}} {{Fs player|no=7|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Vanlalmalsawma}} {{Fs player|no=8|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Muhammed Adhilshan}} {{Fs player|no=9|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Shihad}} {{Fs player|no=10|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Thufail K}} {{Fs player|no=11|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Rizwan Shoukath}} {{Fs player|no=12|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Vaisakh}} {{Fs player|no=14|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Varun Prasad }} {{Fs player|no=17|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Sangeeth Satheesh}} {{Fs player|no=18|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Abin Krishna}} {{fs mid}} {{Fs player|no=19|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Adil Muneer}} {{Fs player|no=20|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Febin Gibbs}} {{Fs player|no=20|nat=IND|pos=FW|name=Mohammed Zidan}} {{Fs player|no=23|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Sreesanth}} {{Fs player|no=27|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Lalsawmpuia}} {{Fs player|no=30|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Sreejith Kallingal}} {{Fs player|no=33|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Arjun Das}} {{Fs player|no=37|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Joseph Sailo}} {{Fs player|no=44|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Faseen Kuniyil}} {{Fs player|no=47|nat=IND|pos=DF|name=Abhiram}} {{Fs player|no=49|nat=IND|pos=GK|name= Vivek Venugopal}} {{Fs player|no=66|nat=IND|pos=MF|name=Mohammed Riyas}} {{Fs player|no=77|nat=IND|pos=GK|name=Mohammed Sinan}} {{Fs end}}
=== Notable players === Had international caps for their respective countries whilst playing for Kerala United FC: {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} '''India''' *{{flagicon|IND}} Rino Anto (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/roundglass-punjab-fc-rope-in-defender-rino-anto-on-a-one-year-deal|title=RoundGlass Punjab FC rope in defender Rino Anto on a one-year deal|website=Khel Now|date=10 August 2021|access-date=9 October 2021|archive-date=10 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810210752/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-roundglass-punjab-set-to-sign-ck-vineeth}}</ref> {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} '''Bhutan''' *{{flagicon|BHU}} Biren Basnet (2018)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/49889/Biren_Basnet.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Basnet, Biren|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 January 2022|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427130058/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/49889/Biren_Basnet.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> *{{flagicon|BHU}} Lungtok Dawa (2018–2019)<ref>{{cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58423/Lungtok_Dawa.html|title=NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Dawa, Lungtok|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=18 July 2023|archive-date=18 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230718060322/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/58423/Lungtok_Dawa.html|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> {{col-end}}
== Personnel == === Youth academy === {| class="wikitable" |- ! Position ! Name |- | Head of grassroots development | {{flagicon|IND}} Shajirudheen Koppilan |- | Head of youth development | {{flagicon|IND}} Suneer VP |- |Team manager |{{flagicon|IND}} Alfin K Joseph |}
== Corporate hierarchy == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Position ! Name |- | Chief executive officer | {{flagicon|IND}} Shabeer Mannaril<ref name="Reporter">{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021-01-15|title=United World's soccer team begins training|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/united-worlds-soccer-team-begins-training/article33581278.ece|access-date=2021-07-08|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128201127/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/united-worlds-soccer-team-begins-training/article33581278.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Managing director | {{flagicon|IND}} Zakariya Koduvery<ref name="Reporter"/> |}
== Statistics and records == === Season statistics === {{Updated|21 March 2023}} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Season ! KPL ! I-League 3 ! I-League 2nd Division |- |align=center| 2011–12 |align=center| – |align=center| – |align=center| Group stage |- |2012—13 | – | – |DNQ |- |2013—14 |Group stage | – |DNQ |- |2014—15 |DNP | – |DNQ |- |2015—16 |DNP | – |DNQ |- |2016—17 |Pulled Out from the League | – |DNQ |- |2017—18 |Runner-Up | – |DNP |- | align="center" | 2018–19 | align="center" | DNP | – | align="center" | DNQ |- | align="center" | 2019–20 | align="center" | DNP | – | align="center" | DNP |- | align="center" | 2020–21 | align="center" | Semi-final | – | align="center" | DNQ |- | align="center" | 2021–22 | align="center" | Group stage | – | align="center" | Group stage |- | align="center" | {{nowrap|2022–23}} | align="center" | Champions | – | align="center" | DNQ |- | align="center" | 2023–24 | align="center" | Champions | align="center" | Play Offs | align="center" | DNQ |}
=== Head coaching record === {{updated|11 August 2024}} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center" |- !Name!!Nationality!!From!!class="unsortable"|To!!P!!W!!D!!L!!GF!!GA!!Win%!!Ref. |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Frank Braner |align=left|{{GER}} |align=left|1 January 2012 |align=left|28 May 2012 {{WDL|7|0|1|6|for=4|against=29}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/quartz-is-all-set-for-its-maiden-foray/article29709850.ece|title=Quartz is all set for its maiden foray|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004060812/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/magazine/quartz-is-all-set-for-its-maiden-foray/article29709850.ece|archive-date=4 October 2021|publisher=Sportstar|website=sportstar.thehindu.com|access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref> |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Bino George |align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|29 May 2012 |align=left|29 December 2012 {{WDL|0|0|0|0|for=0|against=0}} | |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Carlton Chapman |align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|28 May 2017 |align=left|12 October 2020 {{WDL|10|6|1|3|for=21|against=20}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/former-india-football-captain-carlton-chapman-passes-away/articleshow/78619011.cms|title=Former India football captain Carlton Chapman passes away|website=economictimes.com|publisher=The Economic Times|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003150035/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/former-india-football-captain-carlton-chapman-passes-away/articleshow/78619011.cms}}</ref> |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Shajirudheen Koppilan |align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|15 January 2021 |align=left|4 July 2021 {{WDL|6|4|1|1|for=16|against=5}} |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://todoporelfutbol.es/staff/shajirudheen-koppilan/|title=Manager profile: Shajirudheen Koppilan|website=todoporelfutbol.es|access-date=21 March 2023|language=pt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321102042/https://todoporelfutbol.es/staff/shajirudheen-koppilan/|archive-date=21 March 2023}}</ref> |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Bino George |align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|16 August 2021 |align=left|1 July 2022 {{WDL|13|9|2|2|for=31|against=11}} |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-16|title=Kerala United FC appoint Bino George as Head Coach {{!}} The Final Whistle|url=https://thefinalwhistle.in/2021/08/16/kerala-united-fc-appoint-bino-george-as-head-coach/|access-date=2021-08-16|language=en-US|archive-date=16 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816110814/https://thefinalwhistle.in/2021/08/16/kerala-united-fc-appoint-bino-george-as-head-coach/}}</ref> |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Saheed Ramon |align=left|{{NGA}} |align=left|3 November 2022 |align=left| 28 May 2024 {{WDL|35|21|7|7|for=78|against=37}} |<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://demo.kufc.co.in/uncategorized/kerala-united-signs-former-mohammedan-sports-head-coach-saheed-ramon/ |title=KERALA UNITED SIGNS FORMER MOHAMMEDAN SPORTS HEAD COACH SAHEED RAMON |website=kufc.co.in |access-date=15 December 2022 |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215033513/http://demo.kufc.co.in/uncategorized/kerala-united-signs-former-mohammedan-sports-head-coach-saheed-ramon/ }}</ref> |- |scope=row style=text-align:left|Sena Fanai |align=left|{{IND}} |align=left|21 July 2024 |align=left| {{WDL|4|1|2|1|for=5|against=3}} | |- |}
== Affiliated clubs == The following clubs are currently affiliated with KUFC: *{{Flagicon|ENG}} Sheffield United (2020–present)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian football: Kerala's football passion gets the Sheffield United seal of 'approval'!|first=Ashwin|last=Muralidharan|publisher=Goal|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik|date=12 October 2020|access-date=2020-11-20|website=www.goal.com|archive-date=15 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015190429/https://www.goal.com/en/news/kozhikode-quartz-fc-indian-football-kerala-sheffield-united/1r8n8ywgeqvta1kudm0g9euuik}}</ref><ref>[https://spotik.in/epl-side-sheffield-united-owners-seal-takeover-of-india-club-calicut-quartz-and-rename-it-kerala-united/ EPL side Sheffield United owners seal takeover of Indian club Calicut Quartz and rename it Kerala United FC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417031314/https://spotik.in/epl-side-sheffield-united-owners-seal-takeover-of-india-club-calicut-quartz-and-rename-it-kerala-united/ |date=17 April 2021 }} ''spotik.in''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref> *{{flagicon|UAE}} Al-Hilal United (2020–present) *{{flagicon|BEL}} K Beerschot VA (2020–present) *{{flagicon|FRA}} LB Châteauroux (2021–present)
== Other department == === Kerala United Women's === thumb|150px|Kerala United (Women's) player in action during a state league match in 2022 thumb|150px|Kerala United (Women's) players in 2022 The women's football section of Kerala United is currently competing in Kerala Women's League.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala Women's League |url=https://theawayend.co/kerala-womens-league/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208214409/https://theawayend.co/kerala-womens-league/ |archive-date=8 February 2022 |website=The Away End |access-date=11 February 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=KFA launches official logo for Kerala Women's League 2021-22 |url=https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-womens-league-kwl-2021-22-kfa-logo-launched |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029131025/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-womens-league-kwl-2021-22-kfa-logo-launched |archive-date=29 October 2021 |website=Khel Now |last=Thoyakkat |first=Harigovind |access-date=29 October 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |author=Kerala Football Association |author-link=Kerala Football Association |user=keralafa |number=1556890079268077568 |date=9 August 2022 |title=𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗰𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 🏆 𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝟭 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 #RamcoKWL 🏆 https://t.co/bHU3oK518f |language=en |access-date=4 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809150911/https://twitter.com/keralafa/status/1556890079268077568 |archive-date=9 August 2022 }}</ref> They also took part in preliminary round of the Indian Women's League in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/sports/royal-wahingdoh-womens-football-team-to-take-part-in-first/cid2546293.htm|title=Royal Wahingdoh Women's Football Team to take part in first Indian Women's League prelim round|date=16 October 2016|access-date=16 January 2023|location=Shillong|website=thenortheasttoday.com|publisher=The North East Today|archive-date=28 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528093410/https://thenortheasttoday.com/sports/royal-wahingdoh-womens-football-team-to-take-part-in-first/cid2546293.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/819412/women-s-i-league-royal-wahingdoh-fc-destroyed-9-0-by-bodyline-fc|title=Women's I-League: Royal Wahingdoh FC destroyed 9–0 by Bodyline FC|date=19 October 2016|access-date=16 January 2023|location=Odisha|website=Scroll.in|archive-date=1 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101155236/https://scroll.in/field/819412/women-s-i-league-royal-wahingdoh-fc-destroyed-9-0-by-bodyline-fc}}</ref>
== Honours == === League === * '''Kerala Premier League''' ** Champions (2): 2022–23,<ref name="KPL 23"/> 2023–24<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2024/02/11/kerala-united-retain-kpl-crown-with-three-goals-in-injury-time.html|date=11 February 2024|access-date=12 February 2024|website=|title=Kerala United retain KPL crown with three goals in injury time|archive-date=12 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212183052/https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/football/2024/02/11/kerala-united-retain-kpl-crown-with-three-goals-in-injury-time.html|publisher=ON Manorama News|location=Kannur}}</ref> ** Runners-up (1): 2017–18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league/|title=Kerala Premier League 2017–18 (As Quartz) Final|publisher=Kerala Football Association|website=keralafa.com|access-date=27 February 2021|archive-date=22 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022221945/http://keralafa.com/kerala-premier-league/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Hans|last=Schöggl|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india-keralachamp.html|title=India - List of Kerala League Champions|website=RSSSF|access-date=17 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817160849/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-keralachamp.html|archive-date=17 August 2021}}</ref> (as Quartz) * '''Kozhikode District League''' (as Quartz) ** Champions (2): 2011, 2012 ** Runners-up (1): 2017, 2018
=== Cup === * '''All India Independence Day Cup''' ** Runners-up (1): 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/KeralaUnitedFC/status/1469532121207169031|title=Kerala United FC finishes as runners-up of the 2021 Independence Day Cup|website=Twitter (Kerala United FC official)|access-date=11 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211050850/https://mobile.twitter.com/KeralaUnitedFC/status/1469532121207169031|archive-date=11 December 2021}}</ref> * '''Bodousa Cup''' ** Runners-up (1): 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arunachal24.in/assam-bodousa-cup-football-tournament-concludes/|title=Assam: Bodousa cup Football Tournament concludes — Chowna Mein attended the closing ceremony and witnessed the final match|date=19 December 2021|access-date=25 December 2021|website=arunachal24.in|publisher=Arunachal Pradesh News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219135424/https://arunachal24.in/assam-bodousa-cup-football-tournament-concludes/|archive-date=19 December 2021|location=Tinsukia}}</ref>
== See also == * Football in Kerala * List of football clubs in India * Sports in Kerala
== References == '''Cited sources''' {{Reflist|40em}}
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'''Further reading''' *{{cite web|title=Gokulam Kerala ease past Quartz FC to clinch the Kerala Premier League Title|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/gokulam-kerala-ease-past-quartz-fc-to-clinch-the-kerala-premier-league-title|website=sportskeeda.com|publisher=Sportskeeda|first=Sayak|last=Dipta Dey|date=3 June 2018|access-date=2 August 2018|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929193236/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/gokulam-kerala-ease-past-quartz-fc-to-clinch-the-kerala-premier-league-title}} *{{Cite news|title=For TTPL, football and volleyball teams are a distant dream|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/feb/20/for-ttpl-football-and-volleyball-teams-are-a-distant-dream-2105866.html|first=Ramu|last=R|date=20 February 2020|access-date=2022-08-01|location=Thiruvananthapuram|newspaper=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905120718/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/feb/20/for-ttpl-football-and-volleyball-teams-are-a-distant-dream-2105866.html|agency=Express News Service}} *{{Cite web|first=Adwaidh|last=Rajan|agency=TNN|title=Kerala football back to where it belongs|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/kerala-football-back-to-where-it-belongs/articleshow/91307039.cms|publisher=The Times of India|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=4 May 2022|access-date=26 December 2022|archive-date=22 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322111926/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/kerala-football-back-to-where-it-belongs/articleshow/91307039.cms|url-status=live}} *{{cite web|first=Veronica|last=Tarafdar|title=First Indian player to score in the Polish liga|url=https://footballexpress.in/first-indian-player-to-score-in-the-polish-liga/|website=footballexpress.in|publisher=Football Express India|date=15 May 2023|access-date=15 May 2023|archive-date=15 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515141734/https://footballexpress.in/first-indian-player-to-score-in-the-polish-liga/}} *{{cite web|date=25 September 2017|first1=Joe|last1=Williams|url=https://khelnow.com/football/goa-maha-derby-i-league|title=The Goa and Maha Derby: A thing past in I-League|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720065558/https://khelnow.com/football/goa-maha-derby-i-league|archive-date=20 July 2021|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now News|access-date=20 July 2021}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/article/16-tournaments-11000-players-a-hectic-2023-24-domestic-season-with-class-and-character|title=16 tournaments, 11,000 players: A hectic 2023–24 domestic season with class and character|date=18 June 2024|access-date=18 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618135956/https://www.the-aiff.com/article/16-tournaments-11000-players-a-hectic-2023-24-domestic-season-with-class-and-character|archive-date=18 June 2024|location=New Delhi|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=All India Football Federation|first1=AIFF|last1=Media Team}}
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