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East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.

AIFF Elections: Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order after scrutiny

AIFF Elections: Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order after scrutiny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran, who had filed the nomination papers for the president's post when the polls were to be held under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on August 28, decided not to stand for elections this time.

Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semis

Bengal beat Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semis

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

West Bengal defeated neighbours Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Hyderabad on Thursday.

AIFF starts online tutorial classes for referees

AIFF starts online tutorial classes for referees

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A total of 60 referees from categories 3 and 4 have been divided into two batches of 30 participants each and are undergoing online classes for over two hours thrice a day. All of them are ex-FIFA referees. In addition, 50 observers and instructors are also part of the tutorial classes as invitees.

Santosh Trophy: Meghalaya beat Goa to book quarters spot

Santosh Trophy: Meghalaya beat Goa to book quarters spot

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Damanbhalang Chyne converted a late penalty as Meghalaya edged Goa 1-0 to secure a quarter-final berth in the 78th Senior Men's National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

'AIFF's election process as per FIFA, AFC statutes'

'AIFF's election process as per FIFA, AFC statutes'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday set aside the election of Praful Patel, who was last year elected as the president of All India Football Federation for a four-year term, his third successive tenure.

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The FIFA recommendations have talked about a unified league from 2019-2020 season starting with the existing 10 ISL teams and two others through sporting merit.

India's tough road to 2027 Asian Cup

India's tough road to 2027 Asian Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

India was on Sunday drawn in a tricky group along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Singapore for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers final round matches, beginning March 25 next year.

Kerala crush J&K's hopes, set semis clash vs Manipur

Kerala crush J&K's hopes, set semis clash vs Manipur

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Kerala in Santosh Trophy semi-finals as Naseeb Rahman's lone strike seals J&K's fate

Lyngdoh, Bala Devi bag top AIFF awards

Lyngdoh, Bala Devi bag top AIFF awards

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh ended Sunil Chettri's two-year hold on the AIFF men's Player of the Year trophy, while in-form striker Bala Devi was chosen for the women's honour for a second successive time in the AIFF Annual General Body Meeting held in Goa, on Sunday.

AIFF barred from IOA elections

AIFF barred from IOA elections

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The All India Football Federation was barred from attending the special GBM as well as elections of Indian Olympic Association on the grounds that it did not follow the "proper procedure" while sending names of their delegates, a charge which the AIFF has denied.

Rampant India U-17s humiliate Brunei in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rampant India U-17s humiliate Brunei in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The India U-17 boys came up with a brutal performance, hammering Brunei 13-0 in their opening Group D game of the U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Chonburi on Wednesday.

Santosh Trophy: Services, West Bengal notch wins

Santosh Trophy: Services, West Bengal notch wins

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Title holders Services and former champions West Bengal registered dominant victories in Group A matches of the final round of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on Monday.

Houghton quits, AIFF denies

Houghton quits, AIFF denies

Rediff.com3 May 2010

National coach Bob Houghton has quit following a tiff with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over the extension of his contract, according to sources.

India captain Chhetri wins 2017 AIFF Player of the Year award

India captain Chhetri wins 2017 AIFF Player of the Year award

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Chhetri is a star striker for both India and Bengaluru FC.

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

I-League-ISL merger likely after three years

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia demanded the resignation of All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey.

In-form India u17s win two-in-a-row in AFC Cup qualifiers

In-form India u17s win two-in-a-row in AFC Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Rishi Singh's first half goal helped India beat Turkmenistan 1-0 and notch their second consecutive win at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand on friday.

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially announced on Tuesday that it has decided to part ways with beleaguered U-17 World Cup coach Nicolai Adam by "mutual consent".

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A new logo of All India Football Federation was launched by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during his whirlwind visit in Goa.

AIFF suspends Paul

AIFF suspends Paul

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

The Mohun Bagan goalkeeper claimed innocence saying he had no intention to hurt Cristiano Junior.

Stimac to remain in charge for 2nd round of WC qualifiers

Stimac to remain in charge for 2nd round of WC qualifiers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Stimac had earlier also said that the results against Kuwait and Qatar in June will be the real indicator of the Indian football team's prospect of making a maiden appearance in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

AIFF chief clarifies

AIFF chief clarifies

Rediff.com11 May 2003

P R Dasmunshi said there is no question of giving Vasco the NFL title following the controversy about East Bengal's Douglas D'Silva's overstaying in the country.

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The All India Football Federation said on Sunday that the unsanctioned Premier Futsal, scheduled to begin on July 15, will create unnecessary issues and also expressed serious doubts about the survival of the tournament.

Wenger in India to help football development

Wenger in India to help football development

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wenger, who is now the chief of FIFA's global football development programme, will be in India till November 23 and will meet ISL, I-League clubs besides entities involved with youth development in Indian football.

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Indian football needs to work together and move in the same direction.' 'Only then will the competition in India improve, and the Indian national team will improve.'

Stimac's warm farewell to Blue Tigers and football fans...

Stimac's warm farewell to Blue Tigers and football fans...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Stimac, whose contract was terminated on Monday, coached India for five years.

AIFF's constitution to be amended

AIFF's constitution to be amended

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to amend its constitution in order to adopt the new regulations which have come from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

No Indian football team for Asian Games; AIFF slams IOA

No Indian football team for Asian Games; AIFF slams IOA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

This will be the first time since the 1994 Hiroshima edition that an Indian team will not take part in the football competition of the Asian Games.

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

National football team captain Sunil Chhetri and Women's national team striker Bala Devi, were named the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year' and '2014 AIFF Woman Footballer of the Year', respectively.

'Aizawl's threats are unfair, AIFF won't be intimidated'

'Aizawl's threats are unfair, AIFF won't be intimidated'

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Till a new road map is decided the old one continues. Why is somebody complaining? You cannot complain on a hypothetical situation. But if they want to shout let them shout, we are not going to be intimidated'

I-League players approached to fix matches

I-League players approached to fix matches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2018, the AIFF officially said that it was investigating match-fixing approaches made to players from the Minerva Punjab Football Club during the I-League.

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The All India Football Federation is considering 'legal action' against organisers of Premier Futsal League, headed by legendary Portuguese playmaker Luis Figo.

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

'AIFF looking to start U-17 WC camp in August'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

While the venue for the senior national team is fixed, a lot also depends on the state governments as far as organising the camps for the U-16 outfit and U-17 women's side are are concerned.

FC Goa in trouble, AIFF issues show cause notice

FC Goa in trouble, AIFF issues show cause notice

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has issued a show cause notice to FC Goa, asking them to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against them for the fracas after their defeat to Chennaiyin FC in the final of Indian Super League (ISL) on December 20.

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The AIFF also asked its state units not to allow their players to participate in the 'unauthorised and unofficial Futsal league'.