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Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

AIFF shortlists foreign coaches

AIFF shortlists foreign coaches

Rediff.com7 May 2006

Former Chelsea manager Ian Porterfield and Dutch coach Clemence Westorhof are on AIFF's list

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A new logo of All India Football Federation was launched by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during his whirlwind visit in Goa.

Santosh Trophy video tape sent to AFC

Santosh Trophy video tape sent to AFC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The AIFF has sent the video tapes of the controversial Santosh Trophy quarterfinal match between Manipur and Goa to AFC.

U-16 AFC Qualifiers: India crush Lebanon 4-1

U-16 AFC Qualifiers: India crush Lebanon 4-1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

India colts produced a clinical performance to rout Lebanon 4-1 in their second encounter of the U-16 AFC Qualifiers at the Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in KuwaitCity on Wednesday.

Mallya firm on contesting AIFF presidentship

Mallya firm on contesting AIFF presidentship

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

The liquor baron said he would seek support of the current incumbent Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana. The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

'Beat Japan, get Rs 100,000'

'Beat Japan, get Rs 100,000'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Victory over defending champions Japan in the Asian Cup qualifiers will make every member of the Indian football team richer by Rs 100,000.

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities.

Bagan to pay up FIFA fine

Bagan to pay up FIFA fine

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

But the club is likely to appeal, contending that Nigerian recruit Isa Musah was suspended on grounds of indiscipline.

'Cramped schedule' renders Chhetri doubtful for rest of season

'Cramped schedule' renders Chhetri doubtful for rest of season

Rediff.com14 May 2017

India's star striker Sunil Chhetri is in doubt for India's Asian Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan as well as the international friendly against Lebanon next month, according to his I-League club Bengaluru FC's chief executive officer.

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

AIFF mulls national 'A' team

AIFF mulls national 'A' team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

AIFF Elections: Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order after scrutiny

AIFF Elections: Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order after scrutiny

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran, who had filed the nomination papers for the president's post when the polls were to be held under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on August 28, decided not to stand for elections this time.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Football PHOTOS: Lazio extend winning run to nine

Football PHOTOS: Lazio extend winning run to nine

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Juventus and Inter, who have 42 points each from 17 games, both play on Monday while Lazio, with 39 from 17, have an outstanding fixture at home to Verona to come in early February.

India will host Olympics in future, says Thakur

India will host Olympics in future, says Thakur

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India will organise the Olympics in future, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said.

Indian football round-up: I-League champs Minerva face Jamshedpur FC in Super Cup

Indian football round-up: I-League champs Minerva face Jamshedpur FC in Super Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Minerva Punjab FC will take on Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC on April 2 in the inaugural Super Cup football tournament which begins in Bhubaneswar on March 31.

India has lot to contribute to the game: AFC president

India has lot to contribute to the game: AFC president

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa inaugurated the refurbished Cooperage stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday and said hosting the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 will boost development of the game in the country. The refurbishing of Cooperage was done under FIFA's 'Win in India, With India' project.

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

WC qualifiers: India may alter playing style against Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

A winless India must beat Bangladesh on Monday if they want to jump to third spot in Group E standings and keep themselves afloat for a direct berth in the Asian Cup third qualifying round.

'The president and his entourage should play the I-League now'

'The president and his entourage should play the I-League now'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal blast AIFF after Goan clubs quit I-League

India to bid for 2011 Asian Cup

India to bid for 2011 Asian Cup

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

India confirmed it will challenge Iran for the right to stage the 2011 Asian Cup football tournament.

All national camps except those preparing for Olympics postponed due to COVID-19: Rijiju

All national camps except those preparing for Olympics postponed due to COVID-19: Rijiju

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the academic training at the National Centre of Excellence and Sports Auhtority of India Training Centres will also be suspended.

Pradeep helps India draw against Chinese Taipei

Pradeep helps India draw against Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com28 May 2008

A brace by midfielder N P Pradeep helped India hold Chinese Taipei 2-2 in their second and final football friendly tie against in Chennai on Tuesday. In the first friendly in Goa on Saturday, India had defeated the visitors 3-0.

Delhi Dynamos to join Barca, Man United at Soccer Congress

Delhi Dynamos to join Barca, Man United at Soccer Congress

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Indian Super League team Delhi Dynamos FC has been invited to be a part of the World Soccer Congress in Shanghai, China. Delhi Dynamos FC President Prashant Agarwal has been invited to be a guest speaker for the forum in the presence of representatives from FC Barcelona, FC Inter Milan, La Liga, Liga Portugal, Manchester United, French Football Federation and Italian Football Federation. "I feel absolutely elated to have been invited to speak at the World Soccer Congress. Indian football is an expanding and a progressive industry, the world is watching us and we at Delhi Dynamos FC believe in rising to the occasion," Agarwal said in a release. Agarwal is the sole Indian club representative on the list of the invitees, the release added. He is scheduled to speak on the growing football industry in India and on successfully running Delhi Dynamos FC during season 2 of the Indian Super League.

Teary-eyed Constantine resigns after India's Asian Cup exit

Teary-eyed Constantine resigns after India's Asian Cup exit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The group stage Asian Cup exit turning out to be one bitter pill that he found too hard to swallow.

India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Buoyed after the country was awarded the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup'S hosting rights, the All India Football Federation is set to bid for the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Club World Championships.

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job'

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Real Kashmir's match against East Bengal in Srinagar shifted to Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Real Kashmir FC's upcoming home leg I-League fixture against East Bengal was Monday shifted to New Delhi in view of the prevailing 'uncertainity' in Srinagar.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Bhutia's Perak FC deal in doubt

Bhutia's Perak FC deal in doubt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Will AIFF be able to establish fruitful relations with new FIFA boss Infantino?

Will AIFF be able to establish fruitful relations with new FIFA boss Infantino?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

All India Football Federation (AIFF) chief Praful Patel is hopeful of establishing fruitful relations with new FIFA president Gianni Infantino and work towards the development of the game in the country.

Kohli, Hima extend birthday greetings to PM Modi

Kohli, Hima extend birthday greetings to PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Birthday wishes poured in for the Prime Minister.

Dope testing at Federation Cup football

Dope testing at Federation Cup football

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Random testing, conforming to FIFA stipualtions, will be conducted during the 14-day tournament.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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Pune-based DSK Shivajians to make I-League debut

Pune-based DSK Shivajians to make I-League debut

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to welcome a new corporate team DSK Shivajians to infuse professionalism and raise the competitiveness of Hero I-League, the premier football tournament of the country.