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Former AIFF Gen Secy Alberto Colaco banned for accepting payment

Former AIFF Gen Secy Alberto Colaco banned for accepting payment

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The All India Football Federation's former general secretary has been banned for accepting a payment during Asian Football Confederation (AFC) elections in 2009, FIFA's ethics committee said in a statement on Thursday.

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.

Colaco elected SAFF gen secy

Colaco elected SAFF gen secy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

All India Football Federation General Secretary Alberto Colaco has been elected new general secretary of South Asian Football Federation for a four-year term.

Colaco accused of nominating himself for AFC award

Colaco accused of nominating himself for AFC award

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Former AIFF general secretary Alberto Colaco winning the AFC Distinguished Service Award has kicked up a controversy with top officials accusing him of recommending himself without consulting the executive committee.

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir edge TRAU FC; Bagan drub BSF

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir edge TRAU FC; Bagan drub BSF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a Group F contest of the Durand Cup in Imphal on Monday.

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified for their third consecutive final of the Indian Super League after a 3-2 aggregate win against Jamshedpur FC.

Mohun Bagan extend lead with win over Bengaluru

Mohun Bagan extend lead with win over Bengaluru

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

In the 74th minute, the home team eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a goal from Colaco from outside the box.

Bhutia cleared to play for Perak

Bhutia cleared to play for Perak

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

The ace Indian striker has been granted an International Transfer Certificate to play in Malaysia.

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Dempo threaten to boycott Super Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The newly-crowned NFL champions said the weather and ground conditions in Gurgaon are not conducive.

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.

Dempo file appeal to AIFF to revoke Rs 5 lakh fine

Dempo file appeal to AIFF to revoke Rs 5 lakh fine

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Dempo have appealed to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to revoke the Rs five lakh fine imposed on them for refusing to release their players Mahesh Gawli and Sameer Naik for the national camp early this month, national federation general secretary Alberto Colaco said on Tuesday.

Federation Cup from July 26

Federation Cup from July 26

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

16 teams will be seen in action in the tournament, to be held in Kolkata.

Mohun Bagan storm to ISL top spot

Mohun Bagan storm to ISL top spot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mohun Bagan Super Giant outplayed Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in a dominant display to move to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

ISL: Chennaiyin escape with narrow win

ISL: Chennaiyin escape with narrow win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Chennaiyin FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, with Daniel Chima Chukwu's late strike proving decisive.

ISL: Mumbai make miraculous comeback against Mohun Bagan in opener

ISL: Mumbai make miraculous comeback against Mohun Bagan in opener

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Despite Mohun Bagan's late penalty shout for handball and captain Subhasish Bose receiving a yellow card, Mumbai City's comeback was complete with a dramatic draw.

FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India

FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India

Rediff.com30 May 2009

As part of the 'Win in India with India' programme launched by FIFA President Sepp Blatter in 2007, the football's world governing body has sanctioned 10 international standard artificial turf fields to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Never thought I would come this far: milestone-man Bhutia

Never thought I would come this far: milestone-man Bhutia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

He never thought he would come this far but Baichung Bhutia on Sunday became the first Indian footballer to play in 100 international matches, leading the side against Kyrgyzstan in the crucial round-robin match of the Nehru Cup in New Delhi. Born at a sleepy but enchanting Sikkim hamlet of Tinkitam, Bhutia has come a long way from playing his first international match as a 19-year-old.

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

ISL: Bagan's 9th home win secures play-off berth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 3-0 to become the first team to qualify for the play-offs of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season.

AIFF ties up with Portuguese league

AIFF ties up with Portuguese league

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

India will get active cooperation of the Portuguese for development of the game at grassroots level.

AIFF wants NRI players

AIFF wants NRI players

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Sporting Clube's matches cancelled

Sporting Clube's matches cancelled

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The Goa team's fourth, fifth and sixth rounds have been rescheduled in view of the accident some of its players and coach met with on Wednesday.

AIFF inter-state transfers

AIFF inter-state transfers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The first list of 81 players was released on Tuesday.

Churchill demand semi-final replay

Churchill demand semi-final replay

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

The Goa team, in a letter to the AIFF, said the officials for their Federation Cup match against Mahindra United adopted a casual approach.

Omagbemi adjudged best

Omagbemi adjudged best

Rediff.com27 May 2005

The 20-year-old Nigerian was named best player and best forward of the ninth National Football League.

Bagan coach accuses AIFF secretary of conspiracy

Bagan coach accuses AIFF secretary of conspiracy

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Amal Data said Alberto Colaco conspired with the referees in an attempt to save Churchill Brothers from relegation in the National Football League.

Bagan's case against Barretto closed

Bagan's case against Barretto closed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

FIFA closed Mohun Bagan's case against the Brazilian striker after the Kolkata club failed to back up its complaint despite repeated reminders.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The revised fixtures of the remaining NFL matches.

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The tournament begins on April 10. One team from each of the three groups makes it to the final phase.\n\n

NFL to kick-off on November 28

NFL to kick-off on November 28

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Mohammedan Sporting taking on former champions Mohun Bagan in the inaugural match at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.

Air India get full points from Fransa tie

Air India get full points from Fransa tie

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The AIFF ruled that the disputed match between Air India and Fransa would not be replayed as it was the latter who did not turn up.

Fransa-Air India match on March 2

Fransa-Air India match on March 2

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Air India want the match to be rescheduled as they have granted leave to some of their players.

'Banerjee might have been unaware of formalities'

'Banerjee might have been unaware of formalities'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

"Every Indian national in Pakistan and Pakistani in India has to report to the local police station," said AIFF secretary Alberto Colaco.

Ancheri named for Arjuna Award

Ancheri named for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

The AIFF again proposed the name of Jo Paul Ancheri after the versatile player missed out on the prestigious honour last year.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The match between Mohun Bagan and Tollygunge Agragami has been postponed to March 6, while the AIFF has also rescheduled the matches of Goa's Sporting Club de Goa.

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Rodriguez's brace powers Mohun Bagan Super Giant past 10-man Punjab FC

Mohun Bagan rally to beat Kerala; stay top of ISL

Mohun Bagan rally to beat Kerala; stay top of ISL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Kerala Blasters 3-2 to register their fifth consecutive home win and cement their top spot in the Indian Super League.

ISL: Punjab shock Bengaluru in 5-goal thriller

ISL: Punjab shock Bengaluru in 5-goal thriller

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Punjab FC ended their seven-game winless streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bengaluru FC.

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Besides vice president N A Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa, all other newly elected executive committee members, and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the committee, except Bhutia, were present in the meeting.

Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit

Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Dempo Sports Club secretary-cum-coach Armando Colaco has written to the All India Football Federation informing that Dr Mahendra Kudchadkar, the club's doctor, has certified the duo -- both under indefinite suspension -- fit.