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ISL: Kerala Blasters CEO Viren D'Silva: We need our football to bring joy

The new Kerala Blasters CEO believes Kerala Blasters have a responsibility to promote football in the state...

Over the last two years, Kerala Blasters have been accused by their own supporters of preferential treatment towards players from the North-East region of India. Supporters believed that the club wasn't doing enough to promote local talent.

Club CEO Viren D'Silva took charge towards the end of last season and has been involved in the transfer market to set up a competitive squad for next season. The team has roped in Eelco Schattorie as head coach, followed by statement signings such as that of Bartholomew Ogbeche, Mario Arques, Sergio Cidoncha etc.