The Latest Breaking News from AIFF

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).

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

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?

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2024

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.”

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2024

AIFF terminates service of its legal head after he accused president Kalyan Chaubey of corruption

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday terminated the services of its principal legal advisor Nilanjan Bhattacharjee after he made serious "corruption allegations" against president Kalyan Chaubey, who had termed them "baseless".

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2024

All India Football Federation makes exception for Gurmeet Singh's transfer

PANAJI: In a first for Indian football, the player status committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has allowed Gurmeet Singh to unilaterally terminate his contract with Hyderabad FC on a just cause and make a move outside the transfer window.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2024

Igor Stimac and the growing unease within the All India Football Federation

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac will finally be in attendance to watch a few Indian club matches. Famous, for a while now, for not attending matches in India in person, the senior National coach is expected to reach Kolkata on Mar 6 ostensibly to catch a few games before the Indian…

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2024

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey honoured with a postal stamp

KOLKATA: Former goalkeeper and current All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Thursday was honoured by the Indian postal department with a commemorative postal stamp in recognition of his contribution to the game’s development in the country.

The Times of India · Feb 29, 2024