News for 'All India Football Federation General'

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

ISL gets recognition from AFC; India to have 2 national football leagues

ISL gets recognition from AFC; India to have 2 national football leagues

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The cash-rich Indian Super League has been finally granted official recognition by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), meaning there will be two national leagues in the country from 2017-18.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

Coronavirus lockdown: India's U-17 coach to head back to Sweden

Coronavirus lockdown: India's U-17 coach to head back to Sweden

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Dennerby is in charge of the women's team for FIFA U-17 World Cup which will be held in November.

India hopeful of hosting Women's U-17 football World Cup in Nov

India hopeful of hosting Women's U-17 football World Cup in Nov

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) remains hopeful of organising the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in November despite the coronavirus pandemic causing cancellation and postponement of top sporting events, throwing international schedules haywire. The optimism stems from the seven months' time that the organising committee has at its disposal to prepare for the top age-group tournament.

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Player of the Year: Chhangte, Manisha bag top awards

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Lallianzuala Chhangte was named the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, on the back of his impressive performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) and for the national team.

Indian football round-up: WAFF U-16 C'ship: India defeat Yemen 3-0

Indian football round-up: WAFF U-16 C'ship: India defeat Yemen 3-0

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

After Central defender Harpreet Singh headed the first one in the 37th minute, two goals in two minutes immediately after resumption took the issue beyond Yemen's reach.

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

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).

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'

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

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Stimac, a vastly experienced coach and 1998 World Cup bronze medallist for Croatia, interfered when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in. He tried to pull back the ball from the player, sparking wild reactions from some Pakistani players as well as some coaching staff.

India to host Under-17 women's World Cup in 2020

India to host Under-17 women's World Cup in 2020

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

This will be the second FIFA tournament India will be hosting, after the Under-17 men's World Cup in 2017.

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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.

Indian football in crisis? Minerva fail to turn up for Super Cup match

Indian football in crisis? Minerva fail to turn up for Super Cup match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Minerva Punjab did not turn up for the first match of the qualification round, prompting the national federation to describe it as a 'crazy' and 'unacceptable' move.

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached

First in 21 years: India to play China in football friendly

First in 21 years: India to play China in football friendly

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Indian football team will play against China for the first time in 21 years, and the first time away from home, in an international friendly in October, continuing its preparation for the prestigious Asian Cup next year.

India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

Rediff.com4 May 2017

This is India's best-ever FIFA Ranking since April 1996 when India were also ranked 100.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The AIFF thanked Qatar Football Association (QFA) for allowing the team to arrive much before the matches and have a preparatory camp in Doha. QFA also used its good offices to allow the Indians start training without serving 10-day hard quarantine.

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.

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

According to the roadmap approved in 2019 with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and agreed to by the stakeholders, the I-League champion team of this season (2022-23) as well as that of next year (2023-24) was to get a direct slot in the corresponding next season of top-tier ISL.

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Football great IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Hockey coach Ramesh Parameswaran applies for Dronacharya Award

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Chhetri's record against the neighbours is quite impressive, scoring four goals in eight matches including a spectacular strike from a free kick in Kolkata in 2022.

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.

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

A narrow 1-0 win was not enough for a desperate Mumbai City FC who were knocked out by FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate in the Hero Indian Super League semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Margao, on Tuesday.

Wenger stresses on importance of grassroots program to scout talent

Wenger stresses on importance of grassroots program to scout talent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'Overall, it's based on two things. First, it's identifying talent. And then the quality of the educational programme and the coaching is absolutely vital. The AIFF has to take charge of the education with us and we need good cooperation.'

'Pinnacle or Circus?': Poor arrangements for swimmers at National Games

'Pinnacle or Circus?': Poor arrangements for swimmers at National Games

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Logistical issues at the National Games have left swimmers and officials grappling with inadequate arrangements, as their accommodations are located far away from the venue in Haldwani.

Senior advocate appointed to resolve Bhutia issue

Senior advocate appointed to resolve Bhutia issue

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Senior advocate and former additional solicitor general of India Amarendra Sharan was on Thursday appointed as the arbitrator to decide on the suspension dispute between Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia and Mohun Bagan.

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Praful Patel was unanimously elected president of the All India Football Federation at its Annual General Body Meeting, at Football House, the AIFF's headquarters, in Delhi on Thursday.

Coach Constantine offered contract extension after India's recent consistent run

Coach Constantine offered contract extension after India's recent consistent run

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Indian national footbal team coach Stephen Constantine has been offered a one-year extension by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) keeping in mind preparations for the 2019 Asian Cup.

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The AIFF was criticized for blaming cricket for India's poor showing in football, in which it is ranked 128 in the world.

Indian football coach Koevermans' contract extended

Indian football coach Koevermans' contract extended

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The All India Football Federation on Wednesday extended the contract of national team head coach Wim Koevermans by four months till October next year.

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.