News for 'All India Football Federation'

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 apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

AIFF apologises to Gokulam Kerala, owner says federation's 'inefficiency' costs club lakhs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala have written to the AFC to reimburse the money spent on the travel

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.

PHOTOS: Kolkata celebrates the life of 'King Pele'

PHOTOS: Kolkata celebrates the life of 'King Pele'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Putting their bitter club rivalries aside, Kolkata's Big Three football clubs joined in to mourn the loss of Pele and remember his magical presence that wowed the metropolis 45 years back.

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.

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rudkin to help East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Nike in 7-year deal with AIFF

Nike in 7-year deal with AIFF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Nike will supply apparel, footwear and equipment to India's various football teams.

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.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Three NFL matches postponed

Three NFL matches postponed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The West Bengal government's inability to make police arrangements for the matches at the Salt Lake stadium, scheduled between January 18 and 20, forced the postponement.

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.

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.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

The revised fixtures of the remaining NFL matches.

Pune FC to release players for Caribbean tour

Pune FC to release players for Caribbean tour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The All India Football Federation heaved a sigh of relief as I-League club Pune FC agreed to release their goalkeeper Subrata Paul and striker Jeje Lalpekhlua for the national team's tour of the Caribbean.

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

Pune FC not to release players for Caribbean trip

Pune FC not to release players for Caribbean trip

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Thumbing a nose at the All India Football Federation, Pune FC on Tuesday decided to stick to its stand of not releasing two of its players -- goalkeeper Subrata Paul and striker Jeje Lalpekhlua, for the Indian team's forthcoming tour to the West Indies and United Kingdom.

NFL to resume from April 4

NFL to resume from April 4

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The fixtures for the 17th to 20th rounds.

I-League: Pailan Arrows rout Chirag Kerala

I-League: Pailan Arrows rout Chirag Kerala

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Pailan Arrows defeated Chirag United Kerala 3-0 to register their first win in the I-League.

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.

'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.

'India shouldn't be hoping for medals in Tokyo Olympics'

'India shouldn't be hoping for medals in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

After the Sports Ministry withdrew the recognition of 54 National Sports Federations (NSFs), Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra raised concerns saying that if things will continue to go ahead like this then India should not be hoping for any medal in the Tokyo Olympics next year. Following a High Court order, the Sports Ministry withdrew the recognition of 54 NSFs, including the All India Football Federation, Hockey India, and Athletics Federation of India.

I-League: 12 clubs refuse to sign AFC licensing guidelines

I-League: 12 clubs refuse to sign AFC licensing guidelines

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Twelve out of the 14 I-League clubs on Tuesday refused to sign AFC club licensing guidelines unless the All India Football Federation makes I-League a "separate entity".

NP Pradeep to get show cause notice from AIFF

NP Pradeep to get show cause notice from AIFF

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken strong exception to the outbursts by Dempo's striker Joaquim Abranches and Viva Kerala's midfielder N P Pradeep against the national body.

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The AIFF also asked its state units not to allow their players to participate in the 'unauthorised and unofficial Futsal league'.