News for 'All India Football Federation'

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.

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.

AIFF mulls NFL third division

AIFF mulls NFL third division

Rediff.com5 Jan 2003

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Beleagured Mohun Bagan on Monday appealed to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for a review of its decision to suspend the club till 2015-16 season for abandoning the December 9 I-League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal.

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

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

'The IPL has simply followed its parent body'

'The IPL has simply followed its parent body'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Litigation lawyer Rahul Mehra takes on various sports bodies and vows not to give up, come what may.

Paul suspended for two months

Paul suspended for two months

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

The Mohun Bagan goalkeeper was accused of an unfair tackle on Dempo's Cristiano Junior just before he collapsed to the ground.

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.

Chopra needs Indian passport to represent country

Chopra needs Indian passport to represent country

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday reiterated that Michael Chopra will be eligible to represent India only if the Cardiff City striker surrenders his British passport for an Indian one.

Will Dheeraj make waves in Scotland?

Will Dheeraj make waves in Scotland?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem left for a trial at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell FC. His training sting is starting from Thursday.

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The club says the referee denied them two penalties during last Sunday's crucial National Football League match against East Bengal.

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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

Churchill seek compensation from AIFF over injured players

Churchill seek compensation from AIFF over injured players

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Churchill Brothers Sports Club have asked the All India Football Federation for a written assurance that any player injured on national duty will be adequately compensated by the (AIFF).

Decision to pull out of LG Cup right: Constantine

Decision to pull out of LG Cup right: Constantine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

The Indian coach apparently played a key role in impressing on the AIFF to pull out of the tournament.

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is riding on "mainstay" football to make India a sporting powerhouse and announced the formation of five zonal committees to hunt talent across the country.

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 fined US$18,000 by AFC

AIFF fined US$18,000 by AFC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The AFC said the unsuspended portion of the fine - US$750 -- shall be settled within 90 days from the date of the communication of the decision.

Bhutia declared player of NFL

Bhutia declared player of NFL

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Bhaichung Bhutia has been adjudged the Best Player of the 10th ONGC National Football League

Manchester United Premier Cup kicks-off in Mumbai

Manchester United Premier Cup kicks-off in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The Indian leg of the Manchester United Premier Cup (MUPC), for under-15 footballers, will kick-off at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai on Wednesday.

AIFF wants WC qualifiers dates changed

AIFF wants WC qualifiers dates changed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The dates have put the start of the 'I League' in jeopardy.

Mahindra United rope in top players

Mahindra United rope in top players

Rediff.com23 May 2004

The Mumbai outfit are also negotiating with East Bengal's Baichung Bhutia.

NFL to kick-off before January 10

NFL to kick-off before January 10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

AIFF president P R Dasmunshi said the fixtures would be finalized at the executive committee meeting on December 17.

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.

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Justice Ganguly submits report on Bagan controversy

Justice Ganguly submits report on Bagan controversy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The one-man committee, appointed by the All India Football Federation to look into the legality of Mohun Bagan's actions in their I-League derby against East Bengal early this month, submitted its report today and the AIFF Emergency Committee will take a decision on Saturday.

Mohun Bagan set to face two-year ban

Mohun Bagan set to face two-year ban

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to ban Mohun Bagan for two years for walking off the pitch after one of their key players got injured during the violence-ridden I-League derby against East Bengal in Kolkata.

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.

Mahindra United stun East Bengal

Mahindra United stun East Bengal

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The defending champions' hopes of retaining the National Football League crown suffered a major setback after they were beaten 0-1.

Clubs must have women's teams, says AIFF gen secretary

Clubs must have women's teams, says AIFF gen secretary

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The top official mentioned that having a women's team has been made a part of the licensing criteria for clubs.

After Messi, Ibra... Indian football uses Player Tracking System

After Messi, Ibra... Indian football uses Player Tracking System

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

In a first of sorts for Indian football, the national team implemented the 'Player Tracking System' at its ongoing preparatory camp at the DSK Dream City, the home of DSK Shivajians Football Club, in Pune.

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The two giants of Indian football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are facing turbulent times. On the pitch, East Bengal finished a respectable third in the 2012-13 I-League season, while Mohun Bagan finished a disappointing tenth.

No stand-in for foreign players

No stand-in for foreign players

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

The All India Football Federation has rejected requests to replace injured foreign recruits in the NFL.

AIFF chief clarifies

AIFF chief clarifies

Rediff.com11 May 2003

P R Dasmunshi said there is no question of giving Vasco the NFL title following the controversy about East Bengal's Douglas D'Silva's overstaying in the country.

Dempo refuse to release Joaquim Abranches

Dempo refuse to release Joaquim Abranches

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Dempo have refused to release Joaquim Abranches after they were requested by the AIFF to send him for the national camp in Dubai less than 15 days prior to the Asian Cup 2011.

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.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

NFL reschedule on the cards

NFL reschedule on the cards

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

An urgent meet of clubs has been called to discuss a clash of dates between the World Cup qualifiers, AFC Cup and the NFL