Bhutia to run for AIFF president

[ad_1] Hailing the churning process initiated in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by the Supreme Court as an opportunity to rectify the system, India’s most celebrated football icon Bhaichung Bhutia submitted his nomination for the national federation president’s post on Friday. Bhutia’s is the most prominent name among the seven applications filed so far. […]

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FIFA bans India | Supreme Court asks Centre to take proactive steps to host U-17 Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] Centre says efforts on to ‘break the ice’ with FIFA; hearing postponed to August 22 Centre says efforts on to ‘break the ice’ with FIFA; hearing postponed to August 22 The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take proactive steps to ensure that India hosts the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October, […]

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FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

[ad_1] Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more There was palpable tension among top players as well as prominent ISL and I-League clubs after […]

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FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

[ad_1] Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more There was palpable tension among top players as well as prominent ISL and I-League clubs after […]

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FIFA suspends India | Centre seeks urgent hearing in AIFF case, SC to hear on August 17

[ad_1] FIFA has banned AIFF after citing “undue influence from third parties” as the reason FIFA has banned AIFF after citing “undue influence from third parties” as the reason The Centre on Tuesday made an urgent request in the Supreme Court for an early hearing even as reports emerged that FIFA has suspended the All […]

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FIFA ban extremely harsh but an opportunity to get Indian football in order: Bhaichung Bhutia

[ad_1] This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday termed the FIFA’s decision […]

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Supreme Court asserts that it will ensure India hosts Under-17 Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] Allows a Sports Ministry request for a chance to calm the troubled waters within the AIFF Allows a Sports Ministry request for a chance to calm the troubled waters within the AIFF The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a request made by the Sports Ministry for an opportunity to calm the troubled waters within […]

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Morning Digest | Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States to boost spending; Last-minute flights likely to get cheaper, and more

[ad_1] Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States to boost spending The Centre on Wednesday released over ₹1.16 lakh crore to States, equivalent to two monthly instalments of tax devolution, to help front-load State governments’ capital spending abilities in this financial year. Centre says buying flag is voluntary The Union Culture Ministry had asked States […]

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Committee of Administrators of football federation moves contempt plea in SC

[ad_1] It seeks action against the body’s former president Praful Patel, several office-bearers of States’ football associations for “interfering with the administration of justice” It seeks action against the body’s former president Praful Patel, several office-bearers of States’ football associations for “interfering with the administration of justice” The Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the All […]

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