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Here are some recent news updates from the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League:
Indian Super League (ISL)
- ATK Mohun Bagan win ISL title: ATK Mohun Bagan won their first ISL title by defeating Kerala Blasters 2-1 in the final on March 20, 2022.
- ISL 2021-22 season: The 8th season of the ISL kicked off on November 19, 2021, and concluded on March 20, 2022.
- New teams join ISL: Two new teams, Hyderabad FC and Odisha FC, joined the ISL for the 2021-22 season.
- ISL to expand to 12 teams: The ISL is set to expand to 12 teams for the 2022-23 season, with the addition of two new teams.
I-League
- Gokulam Kerala FC win I-League title: Gokulam Kerala FC won their second I-League title by defeating Churchill Brothers 2-1 on March 13, 2022.
- I-League 2021-22 season: The 13th season of the I-League kicked off on December 26, 2021, and concluded on March 13, 2022.
- I-League to merge with ISL: The I-League is set to merge with the ISL, with the top four teams from the I-League qualifying for the ISL playoffs.
- I-League to have a relegation system: The I-League is set to introduce a relegation system, with the bottom two teams being relegated to the second division.
Other news
- Indian football team's FIFA ranking: The Indian football team's FIFA ranking has improved to 108th, their highest ever ranking.
- Indian football players in foreign leagues: Several Indian football players have made the move to foreign leagues, including Sunil Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC in the ISL and the Indian national team.
- Indian football infrastructure: The Indian government has announced plans to invest in improving the country's football infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and training facilities.