Football in Goa

Can ISL Bring Back the Old Glory?

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For many Goans, football is not just a sport it's part of the state's cultural DNA. Long before cricket became India's obsession, Goa had already embraced the "beautiful game," with packed grounds, village tournaments, and legendary local clubs like Dempo, Salgaocar, and Churchill Brothers dominating the Indian football scene. But over the years, as cricket's popularity grew nationwide and corporate sponsorships shifted, Goa's football fever dimmed. The question now is: can the Indian Super League (ISL) reignite the passion and bring back the old glory? Since its launch in 2014, ISL has been instrumental in modernising Indian football.