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Indian football coach Koevermans' contract extended

Indian football coach Koevermans' contract extended

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The All India Football Federation on Wednesday extended the contract of national team head coach Wim Koevermans by four months till October next year.

Indian Super League: Boon or bane for Indian football? Have your say!

Indian Super League: Boon or bane for Indian football? Have your say!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

We already have a national league - the I-League, which no one really is interested in unless one's an ardent, ardent Indian football supporter. Why then another league? So, we ask you, dear readers, will the Indian Soccer League help Indian football?

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

CK Vineeth joins COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala

ISL to get a tech makeover with video support system!

ISL to get a tech makeover with video support system!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

AIFF's RFP: No franchisee fee for clubs in ISL, commercial partner to provide video support system

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

After constant pressure, Bengaluru were finally rewarded with the equaliser in the 82nd minute when Paartalu nodded in Cleiton's in-swinging corner.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.

Tough call! New rule puts AIFF EC members in quandary

Tough call! New rule puts AIFF EC members in quandary

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Majority of AIFF EC members to choose between national body posts and state unit office

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

India will not take part in baseball, bowling, fencing, karate, modern pentathlon, rugby, softball, soft tennis and triathlon because of the athletes' poor standards.

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.

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

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.

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian Super League has begun on the right note and the 'fantastic start' on Sunday would be a huge boost towards changing the face of the game in the country.

CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

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.

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.

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Indian national football team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings, 171, in the 209-nation chart.

FIFA rankings: India's downward spiral continues!

FIFA rankings: India's downward spiral continues!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Out of Asian Cup contention, Indian men's football team drops two places to 136 in FIFA rankings

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

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Newly appointed India head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday cleared the air about the leaving out of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup national camp, saying it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifying round matches in October.

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri appears poised to extend his iconic association with Bengaluru FC, as the club dropped a teaser video hinting at a new deal for the 41-year-old.

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Rediff.com1 May 2017

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.

Sunil Chhetri at 40, but who's next?

Sunil Chhetri at 40, but who's next?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

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.

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

SC permits current AIFF executive committee to continue till end of term in Sept 2026

Fighting COVID-19: This Indian footballer donated blood for needy

Fighting COVID-19: This Indian footballer donated blood for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

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.

Highlights of 2013 Indian football: Bagging rights of hosting U-17 WC

Highlights of 2013 Indian football: Bagging rights of hosting U-17 WC

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

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.

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Sanju Samson named EPL's brand ambassador in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The English Premier League (EPL) has announced cricketer Sanju Samson as its new official ambassador in India.

US-based Ranvir Singh joins Indian football camp

US-based Ranvir Singh joins Indian football camp

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The Phagwara-born striker is among the probables for India's World Cup qualifier against Japan.

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

ISL reallocates prize money, league stage winners to get Rs 3 crore more from this season.

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

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.

Indian footballer Sandhu makes European top flight breakthrough

Indian footballer Sandhu makes European top flight breakthrough

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

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 Indian goalkeeper who changed the game forever

The Indian goalkeeper who changed the game forever

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Nearly two decades later, Aditi Chauhan retires as a trailblazer, having become the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe.

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

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.

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

ISL Crisis To Reduce Durand Cup's Appeal?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The upcoming Durand Cup may have only six Indian Super League (ISL) teams in the fray, down from 12 last season.

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

No ISL, I-League merger: AIFF's new roadmap for Indian football

Rediff.com17 May 2016

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.

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India storm into SAFF U-19 final, set up title clash with Bangladesh

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Govt's new sports policy to encourage Indian-origin athletes abroad to represent country

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The centralised semi-finals and the final are scheduled for May 20 to 23, next year.