Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,
AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.
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.
With the livelihood of nearly 5,000 people at stake, and FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation and global players' union FIFPRO keeping a close watch, the Court fixed August 28 as the next date of hearing.
'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.'
'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.'
The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for implicating over 2000 individuals in the cash-for-jobs scam involving former minister V Senthil Balaji, demanding details of all accused and witnesses.
Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday.
With just two points from three games and placed third place in the group, India have no room for error as only the top team can advance.
Manisha Kalyan is the only Indian footballer to have played in the UEFA Champions League for women.
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.
IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday
Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing
'Dreams in motion. I am now part of Everton FC's team! Alhamdulillah.'
ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved
Suhail Bhat fires India U23 to victory against hosts Indonesia in first friendly
The Mariners had successfully defended their ISL Shield to book a direct berth in ACL 2, finishing eight points clear of FC Goa.
India cricketers focused on fielding, an area that needs major improvement, in their first training session ahead of the Women's World Cup beginning at home on September 30.
Wanted to bring Sports Bill to SC's notice first: AIFF on flip-flop over mentioning of ISL issue
The result keeps Barcelona second in the table on 16 points from six games, two behind leaders Real Madrid. Oviedo remain 18th with just three points.
Second-half surge against Nepal puts India in SAFF U17 final
India now have two points from three matches after a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh and 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in their earlier match.
'...by saying since you have come say everything against your party.'
Salah has called out UEFA for omitting key details about the death of Palestinian football legend Suleiman al-Obeid in their tribute post
The apex court has reserved its judgement on draft AIFF constitution and a hearing is scheduled for Monday.
Commonwealth Sport's EB recommends Ahmedabad as host for 2030 CWG
Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda
Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda
AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns
11 ISL clubs urge AIFF to urgently bring "current situation" of Indian football to SC's attention
'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.' 'It was the fathers who were against the idea.'
Pressure will be on India against Singapore, but Jhingan available for matches: Jamil
Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together
Mohun Bagan Super Giant pulled out of their Tuesday's match against Isfahan after their six foreign players declined to travel to Iran following "advisories from their respective countries".
Recently-retired Indian table tennis great A Sharath Kamal has given himself 11 years to produce the country's first Olympic medallist in the racket sport and German football club Borussia Dortmund could end up being his unlikely ally in pursuit of this path-breaking dream.
Jamaica has produced several legendary cricketers like Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Chris Gayle and Jeff Dujon, and they might have had an impact on Bolt.
Bhutia and Chaubey have shared a history of verbal spats, with the former frequently questioning Chaubey's leadership, even calling the AIFF a "circus"
Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan and Jordan have already taken six of Asia's eight guaranteed spots at next year's 48-team World Cup.
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.
Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football
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