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More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities.

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

FC Goa crush Jamshedpur to win Super Cup, seal AFC spot

Rediff.com3 May 2025

FC Goa has won the Super Cup title for the second time, defeating Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in the final. Borja Herrera scored a brace, while Dejan Drazic added another goal for the Goan club, who also secured a spot in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League.

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh financial aid to states

AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh financial aid to states

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The executive committee approved a few suggestions that were earlier forwarded to it by the competitions committee, the first of which was concerning the senior men's national football championship for Santosh Trophy.

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'At the same time, this may encourage some youngsters in some parts of the country to pursue football.'

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'The issue stems from transfer of a player named Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and the training compensation fee. We have completed the payments at the time of signing.'

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'We need to be aware that we have a difficult game in Hong Kong. We have time to prepare, to be competitive and try to win and get the three points.'

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings in the next 10 years, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The benchmark for the Croatian former World Cupper may seem to be a bit high but Prabhakaran said it was "the technical committee's decision and is endorsed by the executive committee."

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

AFC Qualifiers: Chhetri & Co held to goalless draw by B'desh

AFC Qualifiers: Chhetri & Co held to goalless draw by B'desh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

India and Bangladesh played out a goalless draw in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match in Shillong on Tuesday.

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2021 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned.

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Vijayan's advice to Bhutia after defeat in AIFF polls

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia lost the election for the AIFF president's post by a big margin of 33-1 to former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The squad announcement also marks the return of East Bengal's dependable central defender Anwar Ali, who had been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury. He last featured in competitive action against Bengaluru FC in the ISL.

AIFF chief Praful Patel shown the door by apex court

AIFF chief Praful Patel shown the door by apex court

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC named a Committee of Administrators (CoA), headed by Justice (retd) AR Dave, with SY Qureshi, former Chief Election Commissioner, and Bhaskar Ganguly, former captain of the Indian football team, to run the day-to-day affairs of the national football federation.

Chaos in Kathmandu: Nepal's unfair play stun India

Chaos in Kathmandu: Nepal's unfair play stun India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

AIFF to write to SAFF regarding Nepal holding up SAFF women's semifinal match

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job'

Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India are placed in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China and Singapore. The matches will be being played on a home-and-away round-robin format.

Did Union minister influence AIFF elections?

Did Union minister influence AIFF elections?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Singh claimed that union minister of law and justice Rijiju 'exhorted' the state association members to vote against Bhutia

Lajong's stellar performance dismantles Sreenidi

Lajong's stellar performance dismantles Sreenidi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Sreenidi's mini revival, where they had lost once in the last seven matches, came to an end and they will reflect on the fact that they have now conceded nine goals in two outings against the Meghalaya side this season.

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala have written to the AFC to reimburse the money spent on the travel

Marquez confident India can still qualify for Asian Cup

Marquez confident India can still qualify for Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'But sometimes the team doesn't know how to draw. And today, if you couldn't win the game before the minute 90-91, at least try to be in a position to avoid the defeat. But I feel that India is still in the fight.'

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India go down 0-1 to Hong Kong in crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier match

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia, one of the legends of the game in the country, said he did not understand why a central minister would spend so much time with the voters the night before the AIFF elections, though he did not accuse law minister Kiren Rijiju of canvassing against him.

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Praful Patel's tenure as AIFF president violates Sports Code: Sports Ministry tells SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Praful Patel has no mandate to continue as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president as he has already served three terms and the national body should hold elections without further delay, the Sports Ministry informed the Supreme Court.

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies sexual misconduct charges

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies "sexual misconduct" charges

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

State officials "not happy" after meeting with CoA

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

FIFA threatens to ban AIFF, strip off Under-17 Women's WC hosting rights

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

It took note of the fact that India is due to host the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup from October 11.

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi celebrated after their respective matches on Sunday.

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Praful Patel, said that he has absolutely no interest in holding any position in the national football body

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Hyderabad FC sign teen prodigy Mohammed Kaif

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Born to former Santosh Trophy player Mohammed Sayeed, this transfer marks a significant milestone for the promising young talent from Makrana, Rajasthan.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Kerala Blasters FC eliminated defending champions East Bengal FC from the Kalinga Super Cup with a 2-0 victory.

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) struck in the second half as Odisha bounced back from their previous match defeat against Delhi.

History made with Bala Devi's 50th goal

History made with Bala Devi's 50th goal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Bala Devi becomes first Indian woman to score 50 international goals

Indian football gets new leader with focus on quality

Indian football gets new leader with focus on quality

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Priority will be improvement in quality of football: AIFF's new secretary general

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.