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Kerala Blasters FC is a professional football club and it represents Kerala in the Indian Super League. The team is owned by the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Prasad Potluri who is the founder and owner of PVP Cinema. The South Indian superstars Chiranjivi and Nagarjuna also haves shares of the team. The clubs home stadium is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi. The name of the team is inspired by the co-owner of the team Sachin Tendulkar who is also known as the Master Blaster.On 22 July Construction of the team started for the first season when the Kerala Blasters, along with the other seven franchises, took part in the domestic draft to select the first fourteen Indian players in each team. Mehtab Hossain who played India International was the first draft pick made by Kerala Blasters and thus he became the first player in Kerala Blasters history. At the end of the draft, the Blasters were composed of fourteen players, including Hossain: Avinabo Bag, Sandip Nandy, Chinadorai Sabeeth, Luis Barreto, Milagres Gonsalves,Ramandeep Singh, Renedy Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Ishfaq Ahmed, Gurwinder Singh, Nirmal Chettri, Sushanth Mathew, and Godwin Franco. David James was announced as the first head coach of the Kerala Blasters on 13 August 2014, who is a former England international goalkeeper and the first marquee player in team history, thus coming in as a player-head coach. Then, on 21 August 2014, the team participated in the international draft in which each team selected seven foreign players to join their team. Former Newcastle United forward Michael Chopra was the first foreign player drafted by the Kerala Blasters. The team also picked up Local Talent Duleep Menon for the inaugural season of ISL.Kerala blasters played their first match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on 13th Oct 2014 against the North East United FC. Kerala blaster lost 1-0 in their first match when North east scored a goal in the 45th minute. In the second match the Canadian international Iain Hume scored a goal but they could not win against Chennaiyin, they lost 1-2. Kerala blasters got their first victory in the fourth game against Pune city. The Kerala blasters played their first home game gainst Goa on 6th November at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in front of 49,517 fans. Milagres Gonsalves scored a goal which led the Blaster to their first home win. Next they won 1-0 against Pune and qualified for the playoffs. They played their first finals against the southern rivals Chennaiyan. The Kerala blasters won the first in a great fashion with a victory of 3-0 even when they were not the favorites in the game. But in the second leg even when Blasters had an advantage of 3-0 the Chennai tied the game by 3-3 and it was a tie. In extra time however the Blasters managed to strike back and StepHen Pearson scored a match winning goal and they won 4-3 and entered the finals. The Final was at DY Patil stadium in Mumbai and the match had no goals until the 95 minute but Mohammed Rafique scored a deciding goal in the last moment and won the finals for Atletico de Kolkata.In the Second edition of Indian Super League David James announced that he wouldnt be returning to the team as head coach and former England under 20 head Coach Peter Taylor will take over. Blasters also had to make a new marquee player after the departure of James. Later in august it was announced that former international Spanish Carlos Marchena would be signed as the new marquee for the club. For the second season they also managed to sign former BPL players Peter Ramage, Stepen Baywater, Bruno Perone and Sanchez watt. The fan favorite Pilga was the only foreign footballer retained by the club. In the second edition the blasters only managed to win one out of the first six games and Taylor was sacked and was by Irishman Terry Phelan. Marchena left the team after playing only one match due some personal reasons, the team then managed to recruit Scottish forward James McFadden as a replacement.

132nd Durand Cup: Kerala Blasters Face Bengaluru FC In Must-Win Southern Derby
IANS | August 17, 2023 5:44 PM IST
Kerala Blasters will take on defending champions Bengaluru FC in a high-voltage Southern Derby with
132nd Durand Cup: Kerala Blasters Face Bengaluru FC In Must-Win Southern Derby
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Punjab FC Secures Premier 1 License To Get Indian Super League Promotion, To Feature In ISL 2023-24
PTI | May 19, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Punjab FC emerged champions in the I-League 2022-23.
Punjab FC Secures Premier 1 License To Get Indian Super League Promotion, To Feature In ISL 2023-24
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ISL 2022-23: AIFF Disciplinary Committee Rejects Kerala Blasters' Protest
India.com Sports Desk | March 8, 2023 12:23 AM IST
The Disciplinary Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has rejected Kerala
ISL 2022-23: AIFF Disciplinary Committee Rejects Kerala Blasters' Protest
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Sunil Chhetri REACTS on Controversial Kerala Blasters Walk-Off During ISL Playoff Game
India.com Sports Desk | March 4, 2023 10:55 AM IST
Reacting to the extraordinary end to the high-octane match, Chhetri said that Blasters should have
Sunil Chhetri REACTS on Controversial Kerala Blasters Walk-Off During ISL Playoff Game
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WATCH: Sunil Chhetri's Controversial Free-Kick Goal Force Kerala Blasters to Forfeit ISL Playoff Match
India.com Sports Desk | March 4, 2023 12:29 AM IST
All hell broke loose at the Kanteerva Stadium as Sunil Chhetri's controversial goal hands Bengaluru
WATCH: Sunil Chhetri's Controversial Free-Kick Goal Force Kerala Blasters to Forfeit ISL Playoff Match
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Staff Member Hit By Stone, FC Goa Complain to Kerala Blasters on Security at Kochi Match
India.com Sports Desk | November 16, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa have complained to the league and their opponents of the last
Staff Member Hit By Stone, FC Goa Complain to Kerala Blasters on Security at Kochi Match
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ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters End 10-Game Winless Streak With Resounding 3-1 Win Over FC Goa
India.com Sports Desk | November 13, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Kerala Blasters ended their 10-game winless streak that spanned six years, against FC Goa with an
ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters End 10-Game Winless Streak With Resounding 3-1 Win Over FC Goa
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Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal FC, Hero ISL 2022-23 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online and on TV
India.com Sports Desk | October 7, 2022 12:55 PM IST
Here are the details of when and where to watch Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal FC match online and
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal FC, Hero ISL 2022-23 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online and on TV
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Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022 Qualifier 1 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online and on TV
India.com Sports Desk | September 9, 2022 5:19 PM IST
Here are the details of when and where to watch Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters Durand Cup 2022
Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022 Qualifier 1 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online
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Highlights Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022: Kuki Cancels Out Ajsal's Opener to Earn a 1-1 Draw
India.com Sports Desk | August 19, 2022 9:08 PM IST
Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022: After an eventful first 45 minutes, both the
Highlights Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022: Kuki Cancels Out Ajsal's Opener to Earn a 1-1 Dr
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Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online and on TV
India.com Sports Desk | August 19, 2022 5:05 PM IST
Here are the details of when and where to watch Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters Durand Cup match
Sudeva Delhi vs Kerala Blasters, Durand Cup 2022 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Online and on TV
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Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters Reserve Teams Participate in Next Generation Cup in UK To Play Against Premier League Sides
India.com Sports Desk | July 25, 2022 11:48 PM IST
The tournament is part of the long-standing partnership between Premier League and Football Sports
Bengaluru FC, Kerala Blasters Reserve Teams Participate in Next Generation Cup in UK To Play Against Premier
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HIGHLIGHTS Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC ISL 2021-22 Scorecard: Hyderabad FC Clinch Maiden ISL Title By Penalty Shootout
India.com Sports Desk | March 20, 2022 11:43 PM IST
Highlights Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC ISL 2021-22 Final: Hyderabad FC clinch maiden ISL
HIGHLIGHTS Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC ISL 2021-22 Scorecard: Hyderabad FC Clinch Maiden ISL Title By
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Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Live Streaming Hero ISL in India: When and Where to Watch HFC vs KBFC Live Stream Football Match Online on Disney+ Hotstar; TV Telecast on Star Sports
India.com Sports Desk | March 20, 2022 10:25 AM IST
Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Live Streaming Hero ISL final match in India: Here are the
Hyderabad FC vs Kerala Blasters FC Live Streaming Hero ISL in India: When and Where to Watch HFC vs KBFC Live
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ISL Final 2022: Adrian Luna to Bart Ogbeche- Players to Watch Out For in Kerala Blasters vs Hyderabad FC Match
India.com Sports Desk | March 19, 2022 8:26 PM IST
Let's look at the top 3 players to watch out for in the Final.
ISL Final 2022: Adrian Luna to Bart Ogbeche- Players to Watch Out For in Kerala Blasters vs Hyderabad FC Matc
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ISL: Adrian Luna Sends Kerala Blasters to Final, Shield Winners Jamshedpur FC Go Down 2-1 on Aggregate
India.com Sports Desk | March 15, 2022 10:55 PM IST
In the first leg, Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for Kerala who made it to
ISL: Adrian Luna Sends Kerala Blasters to Final, Shield Winners Jamshedpur FC Go Down 2-1 on Aggregate
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Highlights Kerala Blasters vs Jamshedpur FC Semi-Final 2nd Leg, Hero ISL 2021-22: KBFC Beat JFC 2-1 Over Two Legs, Reach 3rd FINAL
India.com Sports Desk | March 15, 2022 10:35 PM IST
Adrian Luna's lone strike in the second leg was enough to send Kerala Blasters to the Final.
Highlights Kerala Blasters vs Jamshedpur FC Semi-Final 2nd Leg, Hero ISL 2021-22: KBFC Beat JFC 2-1 Over Two
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ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC Favourites Against Kerala Blasters FC In The Semi-final On Friday
IANS | March 10, 2022 8:28 PM IST
The last time the two sides met, Jamshedpur beat Kerala 3-0, and the two teams shared the spoils in
ISL 2021-22: Jamshedpur FC Favourites Against Kerala Blasters FC In The Semi-final On Friday
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Highlights Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC Hero ISL 2021-22 Match: KBFC Beat MCFC 3-1; Alvaro Vazquez Scores Brace
India.com Sports Desk | March 2, 2022 11:55 PM IST
Alvaro Vazquez's brace powers Kerala Blasters to full three points against Mumbai City FC.
Highlights Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City FC Hero ISL 2021-22 Match: KBFC Beat MCFC 3-1; Alvaro Vazquez Score
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ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad Blasters FC To Battle It Out Against Table Toppers Hyderabad FC
IANS | February 22, 2022 6:35 PM IST
Table-toppers Hyderabad have all but secured their place in the semi-finals, having 32 points from
ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad Blasters FC To Battle It Out Against Table Toppers Hyderabad FC
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