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Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

AIFF may tap Zico for tips

AIFF may tap Zico for tips

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

AIFF to meet with NFL clubs

AIFF to meet with NFL clubs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The meeting is expected to finalise venues and fixtures for the upcoming National Football League.

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday said it was not consulted for the proposed marquee match between the world's most popular club Manchester United and Serie A champions Juventus.

AIFF finds 70 percent under-14 trainees overage

AIFF finds 70 percent under-14 trainees overage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Seventy percent of boys called for an under-14 camp held by the All India Football Federation at Kalyani in West Bengal were found to be overage with some of them as old as 17 years.

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

AIFF makes special request for Bhutia

AIFF makes special request for Bhutia

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

The AIFF has requested FIFA to make an exception to enable Baichung Bhutia turn out for Malaysian side Perak FC.

Indian football squads get green light for Asian Games

Indian football squads get green light for Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Sports Ministry clears participation of Indian men's and women's football teams in Asian Games

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

It's been eight months since East Bengal triumphed in the Federation Cup but the age-old Kolkata club is yet to get the prize money for winning the tournament, thanks to dilly dallying on part of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Captain Chhetri to hang boots after World Cup qualifier next month

Captain Chhetri to hang boots after World Cup qualifier next month

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri had made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored on the occasion against Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, though, lost that game 1-2.

Surkumar is AIFF Player of the Year

Surkumar is AIFF Player of the Year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Mahindra United defender Surkumar Singh was named 'Player of the Year' by the All India Football Federation.

Jemimah Wishes Chhetri And Team

Jemimah Wishes Chhetri And Team

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'All the very best! We'll be cheering and supporting you'll,' Jemimah said in a video posted on AIFF's official X handle.

Churchill Alemao served show cause notice by AIFF

Churchill Alemao served show cause notice by AIFF

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has served a show cause notice on Churchill Alemao, patron of Goan football club Churchill Brothers, for his recent comments against match officials and referred him to the disciplinary committee.

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The hosts for India's home leg against Kuwait on June 6 next year will be confirmed at a later date.

AIFF lifts Mohun Bagan ban, slaps 2 crore fine

AIFF lifts Mohun Bagan ban, slaps 2 crore fine

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

In a change of stance, AIFF has lifted the three-year suspension on Mohun Bagan but have imposed a Rs 2 crore fine, it has been reported.

AIFF must back new fan-based clubs: Bhutia

AIFF must back new fan-based clubs: Bhutia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said the shutting down of Mahindra United should serve as a wake-up call for All India Football Federation who need to encourage fan-based clubs.

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sunil Chhetri said he would like to be remembered as 'the luckiest and most hardworking national team player'.

Nike in 7-year deal with AIFF

Nike in 7-year deal with AIFF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Nike will supply apparel, footwear and equipment to India's various football teams.

AIFF to bid for 2011 Asia Cup

AIFF to bid for 2011 Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Iran and Bangladesh have also shown interest in staging Asia's premier football tournament.

AIFF likely to get USD 400,000

AIFF likely to get USD 400,000

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

The project is part of FIFA's mission to develop the game in various parts of the world.

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India and Afghanistan settled for a 0-0 draw

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Tuesday committed himself to "digging out talent" in India and place the country on world football map.

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Thirteen clubs to vie for ISL promotion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The I-League 2023-24 will be organised with 13 participating clubs on a home-and-away double round-robin basis for a total of 156 matches in the season.

AIFF shortlist 35 for World Cup qualifiers

AIFF shortlist 35 for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

India is placed in Group III along with Japan, Oman and Singapore, whom they play in the opener on February 18.

AIFF allay fears over sanctions by the Ministry or FIFA

AIFF allay fears over sanctions by the Ministry or FIFA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

India's soccer federation elections do not violate any regulations and there is no risk of any sanctions being imposed either by FIFA or the government, a leading official with the authority told Reuters on Thursday.

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

India's FIFA WC dream: Gurpreet steps up as captain

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Gurpreet named India captain for World Cup qualifying match against Qatar

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

It all started to go from bad to worse when controversial former All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel, whose third term in office ended in December 2020, stayed in office citing a pending Supreme Court case.

16-year-old Chhetri was over the moon when accepting token money: Sajid

16-year-old Chhetri was over the moon when accepting token money: Sajid

Rediff.com16 May 2024

A 16-year-old Sunil Chhetri's joy knew no bounds when he was handed over a token amount of Rs 1000 for his first-ever contract with a Delhi-based club, recalled his childhood coach Mohammad Sajid on Thursday.

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan fans unite to protest medic rape

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Police said there were intelligence inputs that attempts would be made to trigger violence during the match, because of which it was cancelled.

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

'This fight is not just for Bengal, but for entire country'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'I've come here as a commoner. Justice is needed to ensure that this incident is never repeated.'

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

India's U-17 football World Cup bid on track: AIFF

India's U-17 football World Cup bid on track: AIFF

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

India's preparations for a formal bid to stage the prestigious 2017 Under 17 Football World Cup is in the final stages with only the security clearance left from the hosting states, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said on Saturday.

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.