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AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after disappointing show at 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) sacked head coach Igor Stimac on Monday after senior men's team's poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

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'Address the injustice': AIFF demands investigation into Qatar's controversial goal in FIFA World Cup WC qualifier

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested an inquiry into the disputed goal granted to Qatar during their pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifying game in Doha, according to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey's statement on Wednesday. Chaubey called upon the relevant authorities to "address the injustice" and rectify the situation.

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'Vallabhjee refused to join camp despite assurances'

BENGALURU: Taking objection to India football team's mental coach Shayamal Vallabhjee airing his grievances in the media, the All India Football Federation on Thursday said despite assurances, the sports psychologist refused to join the national camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar.

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AIFF has not settled my dues yet: Vallabhjee

Performance guru waits to join football camp

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AIFF panel approves Prevention of Sexual Harassment policy

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday approved the AIFF Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Policy, to be implemented with immediate effect. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manipur CM asks AIFF to stay state's clubs' relegation from I-League

NEW DELHI: In what could be unprecedented in Indian football, a sitting chief minister has formally requested the All India Football Federation to waive off relegation of two clubs from his state due to year-long ethnic violence and unrest in his area.

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Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship to start in Narainpur

The inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship will begin on Friday at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sports Complex, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AIFF cancels I-League matches as teams from Manipur refuse to travel to Aizawl

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has cancelled the last two home games of Aizawl FC after both teams from Manipur – TRAU FC and Neroca FC – refused to travel to Mizoram citing security concerns.

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All India Football Federation plays it safe, backs coach Igor Stimac till June

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has assured national team coach Igor Stimac “all necessary support” for the final two group games of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers in June.

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AIFF closes investigation into alleged physical assault of women players by EC member

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday that it has closed the investigation into its suspended executive committee member Deepak Sharma for his alleged physical assault of two women players in Goa. This decision was made as the victims "do not wish to pursue the matter…

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AIFF closes investigation into alleged harassment case

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday that it has closed the investigation into a "verbal" complaint of "harassment" made by a woman employee against a male colleague. This decision came as both the "alleged victim and the other party do not wish to pursue the…

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AIFF suspends senior executive committee member Deepak Sharma in physical assault case

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has suspended its senior executive committee member Deepak Sharma “until further notice”, following his arrest in the alleged physical assault of two women footballers of Khad FC.

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All India Football Federation suspends member for alleged physical assault of two women players

AIFF suspends Deepak Sharma for alleged assault on women players, case referred to Disciplinary Committee for urgent action.

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AIFF suspends Deepak Sharma for alleged physical assault of two women players

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday took decisive action by suspending Deepak Sharma, an executive committee member, until further notice. This action comes in response to allegations of his involvement in the physical assault of two women players in Goa. The incident occurred two days after…

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AIFF member Deepak Sharma arrested for assaulting two women players in Goa

AIFF executive committee member arrested for allegedly assaulting women football players in Goa, sparking conflicting claims.

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Are termination safeguards adequate in Igor Stimac contract?

NEW DELHI: India's humiliating loss to Afghanistan in the World Cup qualifying campaign has shaken up the fans and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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Ensure the safety and security of our footballers: Anurag Thakur on the alleged assault on women footballers

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that his Ministry has taken note of an alleged physical assault on women footballers by an official during the ongoing Indian Women’s League.

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Missing clause puts Igor Stimac's exit on hold

NEW DELHI: Has a missing clause in Igor Stimac's new contract earned him an unlikely reprieve from the pink slip that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had all but decided to hand him after their senior committee meeting on Friday?

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AIFF technical committee feels coach Igor Stimac should be sacked

NEW DELHI: The technical committee (TC) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) appears unanimous that coach Igor Stimac should be let go.

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Government puts All India Football Federation and coach Igor Stimac on notice

NEW DELHI: There’s a growing sense of frustration within the sports ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) over national football team’s head coach Igor Stimac’s coaching methods and All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) uninspiring long-term vision.

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Stimac's hollow words and actions beyond tipping point

Definite action needed as India team seem more disjointed and underprepared than ever in recent memory

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Indian Super League: Two-window ban for Hyderabad FC

PANAJI: Hyderabad FC have been barred from registering new players for the next two windows after they were handed a transfer ban by the All India Football Federation'S player status committee. The Indian Super League (ISL) club has been punished for repeat offences after defaulting on salaries to several players…

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SC seeks All India Football Federation's response to corruption charges

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court took cognisance of amicus curiae Gopal Shankaranarayanan’s application collating corruption charges flying thick and fast against the interim governing body of All India Football Federation (AIFF) and said it would soon finalise its constitution to pave way for fresh elections for office bearers.

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AFC seeks evidence of corruption charges against AIFF boss Kalyan Chaubey

NEW DELHI: Reacting to media articles, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has asked the AIFF’s ousted legal head, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, to submit evidence for allegations of corruption he has levelled against national federation head Kalyan Chaubey, acknowledging it as a “serious matter.”

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Kerala Blasters lose 'walkout' appeal at CAS, must pay fine of Rs 4 crore

PANAJI: Kerala Blasters FC have lost their appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and must now pay the AIFF Rs 4 crore for last season’s walkout against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League.

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