News for 'All India Football Federation'

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.

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.

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.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

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.

'Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister'

'Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Refusing to share her exact concerns, Mary Kom said she would rather discuss them in the meeting with Mandaviya and BFI top brass.

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.

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".

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The duo met at the IOC's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and discussed about cricket's future in the Olympic programme.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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 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.

NFL to retain 10-team format

NFL to retain 10-team format

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

The National Football League would remain a 10-team affair, the AIFF informed on Sunday

Manchester United keen to set up academy in Kolkata

Manchester United keen to set up academy in Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

West Bengal sports minister Madan Mitra on Thursday said that the world's most popular football club Manchester United are keen to set up an academy in Kolkata.

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday appointed Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India U-17 team for the FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to be held in October this year.

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.

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.

We cannot go against FIFA guidelines: AIFF chief

We cannot go against FIFA guidelines: AIFF chief

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

All India Football Federation President, Praful Patel has said that the contentious Sports Code should ensure that National Federations were not pitted against their international parent bodies and it should be approved by Parliament if at all it has to be implemented.

AIFF prez Patel takes dig at Goan clubs for I-League pull out

AIFF prez Patel takes dig at Goan clubs for I-League pull out

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel took a veiled dig at Goan clubs on Tuesday for not having the required "bandwidth" to continue in the revamped top tier league as they are "not investing" in football while providing excuses.

Bhutia among probables for Indo-Pak soccer series

Bhutia among probables for Indo-Pak soccer series

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Veteran striker Bhaichung Bhutia is set to make a return to the Indian football squad having been named among the 32 probables for the three-match series against arch-rivals Pakistan in England starting August 25.

AIFF set to soften stand against Mohun Bagan

AIFF set to soften stand against Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The All India Football Federation might consider reducing the two-year ban on Mohun Bagan, besides giving the club a breather as far as imposing financial sanctions is concerned, when the federation's executive committee meets in New Delhi.

Armando nominated for Dronacharya award

Armando nominated for Dronacharya award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Dempo FC coach, Armando Colaco has been nominated by the All India Football Federation(AIFF) for the prestigious Dronacharya award, the highest honour for a coach in the country.

Chhetri's tweet in support of Houghton irks AIFF

Chhetri's tweet in support of Houghton irks AIFF

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

A post by striker Sunil Chhetri on social networking site Twitter in support of national coach Bob Houghton in the ongoing racial abuse case has irked the All India Football Federation.

Premier League Soccer gets AIFF backing

Premier League Soccer gets AIFF backing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The All India Football Federation fully backs the IPL-style Premier League Soccer, to be held in Bengal, but wants 'correct procedures' regarding the participation of active international stars, a top official said on Thursday.