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AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL

Supreme Court may decide fate of ISL next week

Supreme Court may decide fate of ISL next week

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The apex court has reserved its judgement on draft AIFF constitution and a hearing is scheduled for Monday.

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Sunil Chhetri and his two Bengaluru FC team-mates -- Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem -- on Monday joined the national men's football team's preparatory camp in Bengaluru

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"Game Set Match... So it's now confirmed and official. World Cup winner Argentine superstar Rodrigo De Paul and Uruguayan and Barcelona legend Luis Surez will join Messi for the 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' Vamos," posted organiser Satadru Dutta on social media.

AIFF Defends 'Delaying' ISL Case

AIFF Defends 'Delaying' ISL Case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Wanted to bring Sports Bill to SC's notice first: AIFF on flip-flop over mentioning of ISL issue

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

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.

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on issues pertaining to the renewal of the master rights agreement, which is necessary for holding Indian Super League (ISL) football matches this season.

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'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.'

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

AIFF floats tender for picking commercial partner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.

From crisis to comeback? AIFF pins hopes on Khalid Jamil

From crisis to comeback? AIFF pins hopes on Khalid Jamil

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Jamil, who succeeded Manolo Mrquez at the helm of affairs, on Monday named his 23-member squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, which will mark his first assignment since taking charge of the national side.

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas.'

'Big Prize' Awaits Super Cup Winners!

'Big Prize' Awaits Super Cup Winners!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

12 ISL clubs agree to participate in Super Cup, winner to get ACL 2 play-off spot

AIFF legal counsels to address concerns of ISL clubs

AIFF legal counsels to address concerns of ISL clubs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved

Clubs Weigh Legal Options To Break ISL Deadlock!

Clubs Weigh Legal Options To Break ISL Deadlock!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

11 ISL clubs urge AIFF to urgently bring "current situation" of Indian football to SC's attention

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

ISL in limbo: AIFF chief blames 'vested interests'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey admitted that club football 'is going through crisis' due to the uncertainty over the future of the country's top-tier league ISL and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it.

India Receive Defensive Boost For Singapore Fixture!

India Receive Defensive Boost For Singapore Fixture!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Pressure will be on India against Singapore, but Jhingan available for matches: Jamil

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers have withdrawn from the Super Cup tournament starting April 20 in Bhubaneswar, protesting against the All India Football Federation's decision to not officially declare them as 2024-25 I-League champions

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a comfortable 3-1 win away to Poland in the Nations League on Saturday as the Group A1 leaders continued their perfect start to the competition with three wins.

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has made no secret of his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, reiterated earlier this month that he has no plans to slow down, even if his family thinks otherwise.

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."

Chhetri named in probables for Asian Cup qualifier

Chhetri named in probables for Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The camp is aimed at helping the Blue Tigers prepare for their two 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers final round in Group C, where they will play two back-to-back matches against Singapore on October 9 at the National Stadium and on October 14 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa.

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

Mahindra United win Mumbai League

Mahindra United win Mumbai League

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Abhishek Yadav's goal enabled the defending NFL champions beat Air India in their concluding match and finish on top.

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Mohun Bagan pull out of ACL 2 away match over security concerns

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, MBSG had requested the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to shift their September 30 ACL 2 match against Sepahan SC out of Iran, citing safety concerns.

PSG's Dembele wins 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or

PSG's Dembele wins 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Aitana Bonmat won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third year running while the 18-year-old Yamal, who was Dembele's teammate at Barcelona when he first broke through in 2023, was again awarded the men's Kopa Trophy.

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The All-India Football Federation has formed a three-member committee, headed by former judge Justice L Nageswara Rao, to oversee the entire tender process for selecting its new commercial partner, as per a directive from the Supreme Court.

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but to refer the matter to the relevant FIFA decision-making body for consideration and decision... including the possibility of suspension.'

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two men, aged 28 and 26, found dead.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.