Khalid Jamil has been appointed as the head coach of FC Bengaluru United, an I-League Division II side, for the upcoming season.
Dharmaraj Ravanan speaks to SportsLumo on joining FC Bengaluru United, his long career, the rise of clubs in south India and more.
This edition of I-League qualifiers will have seven teams making their debut including Srinagar-based football club, Hyderya Sports FC.
The Durand Cup will commence in Kolkata next month and it will be the first time the club will participate in the 130-year-old tournament.
They have been drawn in Group A alongside Mohammedan Sporting, Central Reserve Police Force Football Club and Indian Air Force.
In terms of Academy expansion, Kenneth Raj said the goal is to expand to other cities in Karnataka before looking at a pan-India footprint.