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FIFA bans India | Supreme Court asks Centre to take proactive steps to host U-17 Women’s World Cup

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take proactive steps to ensure that India hosts the Under-17 Women's World Cup in October, even as the government informed of its efforts to "break the ice" with the world body over the suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The FIFA ban has thrown a cloud of uncertainty over the prospect of India hosting the World Cup this year.

Also read: FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

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