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

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

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 the […]

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FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’

FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’

AFP Paris August 16, 2022 03:49 IST Updated: August 16, 2022 16:49 IST AFP Paris August 16, 2022 03:49 IST Updated: August 16, 2022 16:49 IST AIFF’s suspension means the women’s U-17’s World Cup, set to begin in the country on 11 October, will not take place as planned FIFA logo. | Photo Credit: AFP […]

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

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

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 India […]

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

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

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 to […]

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FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’

FIFA suspends Indian football federation over ‘third-party influences’

AFP Paris August 16, 2022 03:49 IST Updated: August 16, 2022 03:57 IST AFP Paris August 16, 2022 03:49 IST Updated: August 16, 2022 03:57 IST The suspension will remain in place until the All India Football Federation regains full control of its daily affairs, said World football’s governing body FIFA logo. | Photo Credit: […]

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

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

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 the […]

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Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?

Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?

What are the various controversies in the football and hockey organisations of India? Why are international bodies unhappy with their functioning? What are the various controversies in the football and hockey organisations of India? Why are international bodies unhappy with their functioning? The story so far: The sports administration in India was in the headlines […]

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FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup is the first in the tournament’s 92-year history to be played in a Muslim country with such strict social taboos around alcohol The 2022 World Cup is the first in the tournament’s 92-year history to be played in a Muslim country with such strict social taboos around alcohol Beer with alcohol […]

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Morning digest: June 24, 2022

Morning digest: June 24, 2022

Rebel Sena leader Shinde says he has support of a ‘national party’ Days after his revolt against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, rebel leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday accepted that the entire operation is supported by a “national party”, without naming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). India reopens Embassy […]

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FIFA World Cup | China reference removed from Taiwan fan IDs

FIFA World Cup | China reference removed from Taiwan fan IDs

Taiwan’s government had expressed concern to FIFA after discovering the Hayya card online application for World Cup ticketholders made no mention of the island. It was subsequently listed as, ‘Taiwan, Province of China’ Taiwan’s government had expressed concern to FIFA after discovering the Hayya card online application for World Cup ticketholders made no mention of […]

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