AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches
Tendulkar also hoped that 'India also reaches the height that we all aspire to (in football).'
He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.
Indian national football team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings, 171, in the 209-nation chart.
Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.
Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF
India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore
Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.
Relegated in their debut season, Aizawl FC were readmitted to make up the numbers when Goan clubs fell out with the All India Football Federation over the I-League and Indian Super League merger issue. They made the opportunity count by winning the I-League in only their second season to script a rare and incredible story in present-day Indian football.
Divya Deshmukh not only became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, she also instantly secured the prestigious Grandmaster title.
India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification
Securing the hosting rights of the prestigious 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup was the lone silver lining in an otherwise disappointing and forgettable year gone by for Indian football.
Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final
Jeje Lalpekhlua has time and again rose to the cause in Mizoram whenever the situation has demanded so. This time the striker immediately rushed to the Synod Hospital in Durtlang, Mizoram, to donate the blood.
The Phagwara-born striker is among the probables for India's World Cup qualifier against Japan.
Captain Dangmei Grace struck a brace as Sreebhumi FC registered a resounding 4-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC in an Indian Women's League match, in Kalyani, on Wednesday.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian footballer to play for a top-tier European club after the custodian made his debut for Stabek FC in a Norwegian Cup tie against Runar on Wednesday.
'The AIFF has agreed that: It will conduct an open, competitive and transparent tender (or equivalent process) for selection of a commercial partner to conduct the ISL in line with global best practices.'
ISL reallocates prize money, league stage winners to get Rs 3 crore more from this season.
Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try his political luck again, this time in his native state of Sikkim, as he plans to contest the assembly elections due this year.
From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.
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.
They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.
India crowned champions despite loss to Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women C'ships
SC directs Nageswara Rao to oversee selection of new commercial partner of AIFF
AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns
13 clubs have confirmed for truncated ISL, AIFF hoping for Odisha FC to join: sources
The apex court has reserved its judgement on draft AIFF constitution and a hearing is scheduled for Monday.
As per the blueprint submitted to the All India Football Federation, India's football team coach wants tournaments like the century-old Durand Cup to be played during the pre-season between July and August, so that teams can use it as a preparatory ground ahead of the I-League's September start.
AIFF's RFP: No franchisee fee for clubs in ISL, commercial partner to provide video support system
Majority of AIFF EC members to choose between national body posts and state unit office
The national football players are providing the needy, in their respective localities, monetary aid and food items, besides setting up camps and spreading awareness about social distancing.
'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.'
Stephen Constantine has first hand knowledge of how difficult it is to wake up India from its soccer slumber but the Englishman insists he can make a difference at his second attempt or he would not have accepted the offer.
CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan
Football met cricket in Mumbai as Sanju Samson shared his love for Liverpool while rubbing shoulders with Michael Owen at the Premier League fan event in Mumbai on Saturday.
AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.
ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs
Kalyan Chaubey alluded to lack of goals from the Indian strikers, which he said could be one of the reasons for the poor show by the team under Manolo Marquez.
