AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF withdraws bid to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia left as lone bidder

AIFF logo. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library India on Monday withdrew its bid to stage the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declaring that hosting big-ticket events is not among its “strategic priorities” at this juncture. India and Saudi Arabia were the only two countries left as […]

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India record 3-0 win over Kuwait in AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

India record 3-0 win over Kuwait in AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The first big chance came in the ninth minute as Thanglalsoun Gangte headed the ball into the net from a corner-kick opportunity The first big chance came in the ninth minute as Thanglalsoun Gangte headed the ball into the net from a corner-kick opportunity Thanglalsoun Gangte scored a brace to guide India to a crucial […]

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Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women’s football development in India

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women’s football development in India

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men’s, women’s, youth and grassroots football development in India FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men’s, women’s, youth and grassroots football development in India FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has […]

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ISL 2022-23 season to begin on October 7 with Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal

ISL 2022-23 season to begin on October 7 with Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal

Indian Super League matches for the 2022-23 season are scheduled between Thursday and Sunday, bringing the ISL in line with the top global football leagues Indian Super League matches for the 2022-23 season are scheduled between Thursday and Sunday, bringing the ISL in line with the top global football leagues The 2022-23 Indian Super League […]

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AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation’s ‘inefficiency’ cost club lakhs

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation’s ‘inefficiency’ cost club lakhs

Gokulam Kerala, the reigning Indian Women’s League champions, were the worst affected by the FIFA ban on the AIFF as the team could not compete in the top-tier AFC club competition in Uzbekistan Gokulam Kerala, the reigning Indian Women’s League champions, were the worst affected by the FIFA ban on the AIFF as the team […]

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AIFF elections | Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president’s post

AIFF elections | Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president’s post

The 45-year-old former India captain’s nomination was proposed by the Andhra Football Association (AFA) and seconded by the Rajasthan FA The 45-year-old former India captain’s nomination was proposed by the Andhra Football Association (AFA) and seconded by the Rajasthan FA Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday filed a fresh nomination for the post of […]

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AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

AIFF’s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF” after the Supreme Court terminated the mandate of the CoA AIFF’s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF” after the Supreme Court terminated […]

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Indian football | Supreme Court pushes for AIFF polls to avoid FIFA ban

Indian football | Supreme Court pushes for AIFF polls to avoid FIFA ban

A FIFA ban, on account of delayed elections to the AIFF, may result in the Women’s U-17 World Cup being shifted outside India A FIFA ban, on account of delayed elections to the AIFF, may result in the Women’s U-17 World Cup being shifted outside India Amid the continued threat of a FIFA ban on […]

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Indian football | Former national team coach Stephen Constantine takes charge of East Bengal

Indian football | Former national team coach Stephen Constantine takes charge of East Bengal

59-year-old Stephen Constantine’s appointment as head coach of East Bengal marks his return to the country after coaching the national team in two separate stints 59-year-old Stephen Constantine’s appointment as head coach of East Bengal marks his return to the country after coaching the national team in two separate stints Former India head coach Stephen […]

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Indian football | CoA forms advisory committee to assist it in running AIFF

Indian football | CoA forms advisory committee to assist it in running AIFF

The 12-member advisory committee was appointed by the CoA to oversee the day-to-day matters of various departments of the AIFF The 12-member advisory committee was appointed by the CoA to oversee the day-to-day matters of various departments of the AIFF Entrepreneur Ranjit Bajaj, who earlier owned an I-League club, has been named Chairman of advisory […]

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