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FIFA set to shift India's U-17 World Cup games from Mumbai to Delhi

FIFA set to shift India's U-17 World Cup games from Mumbai to Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

FIFA is set to shift India's Under-17 World Cup matches from Mumbai to Delhi as the apex soccer body has taken the host government's request 'very seriously'.

I-League winning keeper auctions jersey to raise funds

I-League winning keeper auctions jersey to raise funds

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Ubaid is transferring the funds to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

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.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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.

Bhutia to head AIFF technical committee

Bhutia to head AIFF technical committee

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been appointed chairman of the All India Football Federation's technical committee, marking the Sikkimese sniper's foray into administration.

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.

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

As per the Indian Olympic Association's regulations, only those national teams which are ranked between 1-8 at the continental level, are cleared for the Games.

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.

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".

Bhutia is impressed by this young India midfielder

Bhutia is impressed by this young India midfielder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The former India captain says he will consider contesting for the president of AIFF in the future.

Football Roundup: AFC nominates I-League for best developing football league

Football Roundup: AFC nominates I-League for best developing football league

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

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.

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said on Tuesday that a merger of the newly floated Indian Super League (ISL) and the long-running I-League is neither going to happen nor is it advisable.

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ending speculation around the merger of Indian Super League with I-League, the All India Football Federation on Tuesday virtually recognised ISL as the country's premier league as per a new roadmap, which will have three more seven-month leagues in a hierarchical system from 2017 onwards.

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).

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

HAL, which finished third in the second division last year, were promoted after Tata Football Academy withdrew from the premier division.

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

It's good news for football-crazy fans of the city. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates will play a FIFA official international friendly against Venezuela at Salt Lake's Yuba Bharati Krirangan on September 2.

Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league

Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Vasco Sports Club has filed a suit against the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Shillong Lajong Football Club and Goa Football Association (GFA) in a local court, seeking Shillong Lajong's disqualification from the I-league that starts from Saturday.

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.

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

AIFF President Praful Patel congratulated Chhetri on being conferred with the Khel Ratna.

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.

Nayeemuddin, Banerjee sacked

Nayeemuddin, Banerjee sacked

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The axe fell on the coach and manager following the Indian team's poor show in the Asian Cup football qualifiers.

Fransa chief declared persona non grata

Fransa chief declared persona non grata

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

The AIFF said Fransa Pax president Mickey Pacheco had brought 'disrepute' to the game, league and AIFF.

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.

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.

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

Bhaichung Bhutia hangs up his boots

Bhaichung Bhutia hangs up his boots

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Former captain and the face of Indian football for major part of the last two decades, star striker Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday announced his international retirement, drawing curtains on an illustrious 16-year career.

Bengaluru FC eyeing Indian Super League spot?

Bengaluru FC eyeing Indian Super League spot?

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Bengaluru FC submit bid as ITB submission deadline ends.

Praful Patel named member of Ad-Hoc Committee

Praful Patel named member of Ad-Hoc Committee

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel was on Thursday appointed member of the Ad-Hoc Committee for Member Associations for the term 2011-2015 by the Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted into the AFC's Hall of Fame, the All India Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Stephen Constantine said he has accepted the contract extension offered to him by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which will make him the longest serving national coach in the history of the sport.

Mumbai FC's Mehra gets two-year ban for dope

Mumbai FC's Mehra gets two-year ban for dope

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Mumbai FC footballer Nishant Mehra has been banned for two years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing the dope test conducted on him in January this year.

Indian women defend SAFF title in style

Indian women defend SAFF title in style

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Defending champions India fought back from a goal down to defeat Nepal 3-1 and retain the Women's SAFF Football Championship in Colombo on Sunday.

Footballer Chopra ready to give up British passport to play for India

Footballer Chopra ready to give up British passport to play for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra is ready to surrender his British passport to represent the country of his origin, India, and realise his dream of playing senior-level international soccer.

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'Mission XI Million is the most ambitious football engagement programme to date in India.'

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.

New gold-plated trophy for I-League champs

New gold-plated trophy for I-League champs

Rediff.com6 May 2013

A gold-plated trophy, which has a full-sized silver football at the top, will be presented to the champions of the 2012-13 season.