'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'
During the press conference, Mandaviya mumbled along while reading out the list of teams, whole mispronouncing the names of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal calling them 'Mohan Baingan' and 'East Baigan'.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed India's bid to host the Asian Cup in 2031
As per a proposal by stakeholders, the 22-member governing council is likely to be headed by either the president of the AIFF, and it will be the highest supervisor body for the ISL.
ISL to start on Feb 14, all 14 clubs to participate: Sports Minister Mandaviya
The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on a home-and-away basis.
ISL, I-League clubs to meet Sports Minister after talks with AIFF chief Chaubey fail to end deadlock
Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal on Wednesday called on the players to "make sacrifices" in view of the financial burden the club will shoulder to participate in the delayed Indian Super League.
13 clubs have confirmed for truncated ISL, AIFF hoping for Odisha FC to join: sources
After marathon meetings with stakeholders, Mandaviya promises end to Indian football "stalemate"
India's footballing future was discussed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday by Congress member Jose K Mani, as he cited tiny Dutch-Caribbean island Curacao's World Cup qualification to ask Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya about the long-term plan for sport in the country that is on a downward spiral.
The ruling means no fresh elections will be held, a move vital for Indian football since a mid-term poll could have triggered FIFA's wrath and another suspension for "third-party interference."
Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to amend the "commercially restrictive" clauses of its constitution during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, in another reminder that the domestic game may collapse if immediate steps are not taken.
The latest crisis emerged after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could not find a new commercial partner for the conduct of domestic league, including the top-tier Indian Super League.
Acting on the directive of the Supreme Court, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday adopted the contentious clause of the new constitution that prohibits its office-bearers from holding dual posts in the national body and state units.
Majority of state units favour dual posts, AIFF calls SGM on Nov 24 to vote on matter
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued a statement clarifying that Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata was a private event organised by a PR agency and the federation was not involved in the "planning or execution" of the event at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
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.
SC permits current AIFF executive committee to continue till end of term in Sept 2026
The development comes as the AIFF looks to redefine its commercial framework for the ISL, India's top-tier football competition, after the conclusion of its previous agreement cycle.
The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade.
India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.
SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests
Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football
Under the draft constitution, the executive committee of the AIFF would have 14 members, who would be under the age and tenure restrictions.
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.
Majority of AIFF EC members to choose between national body posts and state unit office
AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday said the governing body has been working in a "dedicated" manner to start this season's Indian Super League (ISL), currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.
This is India's first technology-driven residential football training centre exclusively for girls, the company has claimed.
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
In a bold push to expand India's talent pool, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has revealed that the federation is actively pursuing the inclusion of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) in the national football team.
Commonwealth Sport's EB recommends Ahmedabad as host for 2030 CWG
Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.
'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.'
Bhutia calls for systemic overhaul, urges India to follow Asian football models
AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.
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