The I-League, officially known as the Hero I League due to sponsorship reasons, is an Indian professional league for men's association football clubs. Contested by 9 clubs (currently), it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the I-League 2nd Division as well as a system of direct-entry.
Seasons run from January to May, with teams playing 18 matches each, totalling 90 matches in the season.[1] Most games are usually played in the afternoons during the weekends or midweeks. It is currently sponsored by Hero.
Shillong Lajong Football Club (SLFC) had overcome many a hurdle in recently concluded I-League and Federation Cup, all thanks to their custodian Vishal Kaith. Enjoy his freewheeling interview here.
