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U-17 Women's World Cup: It has been a great experience, says India captain Astam

But questions remain as what's next for the players coach

The Times of India

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: AIFF to initiate enquiry on late arrival of player boots

BHUBANESWAR: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will initiate an enquiry on the late arrival of boots of four members of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup squad, leading to the players wearing them for the first time during the match against USA.

The Times of India

U-17 Women's World Cup: We don't talk about Ambrose episode, says Thomas Dennerby

BHUBANESWAR: The US and India are on very different levels as footballing nations, in the men's as well the women's game. But just like the hijab controversy and the ensuing protests in Iran, which the women in India can well identify with, the systemic abuse of young woman footballers in…

The Times of India

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Kicking around: On future of football in India

The Indian Super League is crucial for Indian football, but so far it has failed to live up to its promise

The Hindu

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh Trophy knockouts for 3 years: Kalyan Chaubey

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will host the knock-out stages of the Santosh Trophy in either Jeddah or Riyadh in Saudi Arabia for three years, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said on Saturday.

The Times of India

Santosh Trophy knock-out stage set to be held in Saudi Arabia in February next year

NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is planning to hold the knock-out stages of the Santosh Trophy National Championships in Saudi Arabia early next year.

The Times of India

Igor Stimac signs contract extension till AFC Asian Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday signed an extension of his contract till the end of next year's AFC Asian Cup.

The Times of India

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Did India miss the 1950 FIFA World Cup for playing barefoot? New book debunks theory

NEW DELHI: The lackadaisical attitude of the erstwhile All India Football Federation (AIFF) brass was the sole reason for India missing a chance to play the 1950 FIFA World Cup, according to a new book on the history of the national football team.

The Times of India

Former FIFA referee Sumanta Ghosh dies

Sumanta Ghosh officiated in pre-World Cup and pre-Olympics tournaments, AFC Club Championships, SAFF Cup, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Cup among others

The Hindu

FIFA-AFC delegation meets SAI, AIFF, state associations

NEW DELHI: A joint delegation of the FIFA-AFC on Wednesday met the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives of various state units to discuss a roadmap on the development of the sport in the country.

The Times of India

I-League Committee sticks to 3+1 rule on number of foreigners in season beginning October 29

NEW DELHI: The League Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday allowed I-League clubs to register six foreigners, including one Asian, on the match-day squad but permitted only four of them (under the prevailing 3+1 rule) in the playing eleven for this season beginning on October 29.

The Times of India

Roadmap still up for discussion, says new AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Kalyan Chaubey, newly-elected president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), hasn’t got enough sleep of late. He’s chaired meetings, met the FIFA president, interacted with two chief ministers on successive days and been busy giving shape to his thoughts.

The Times of India

Take team to Asian Cup quarters or face axe: Stimac 'accepts' AIFF's new contract

KOLKATA: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has offered a fresh contract to head coach Igor Stimac with a rider -- guide the men's team to Asian Cup quarter-final or face the axe.

The Times of India

Bhaichung Bhutia says legal action an 'option' after AIFF ExCo turns down his request to discuss Shaji Prabhakaran's appointment

KOLKATA: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said he might explore legal options after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down his request for a discussion on the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as secretary general during the executive committee meeting here.

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Igor Stimac set to remain head coach of Indian men's football team

KOLKATA: Igor Stimac is all set to manage Sunil Chhetri and Co. in next year’s Asian Cup. The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) new technical committee recommended on Sunday that the former Croatian world cupper’s tenure as head coach of the senior national team be extended up to the continental…

The Hindu

Stimac set to continue as Indian men's football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

This will be Stimac's third contract extension after he took charge of the national men's team in May 2019 on a two-year tenure

The Times of India

Igor Stimac set to continue as Indian men's football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

KOLKATA: Croatian Igor Stimac is set to continue as Indian football team head coach with the Technical Committee of All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday recommending the extension of his contract till the end of AFC Asian Cup in July next year.

The Hindu

Bhutia smells ‘bargaining’ in AIFF Secretary-General appointment

Bhaichung Bhutia has requested the AIFF to include the issue of Shaji Prabhakaran’s appointment raised by him in the agenda of Executive Committee meeting to be held in Kolkata on September 19

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Bring more transparency and accountability to avoid appointments of CoAs: Anurag Thakur to NSFs

NEW DELHI: Union sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday called upon the national sports federations (NSFs) to bring in more transparency and accountability in their functioning to avoid international sanctions and appointments of the court-mandated Committee of Administrators (CoA) to oversee their day-to-day affairs.

The Hindu

AIFF, Qatar Football Association to sign MoU on strategic alliance for mutual benefit

Doha The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its

The Hindu

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men's, women's, youth and grassroots football development in India

The Times of India

Gianni Infantino, Kalyan Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India

DOHA: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has discussed infrastructure, grassroots, men's and women's football development in India with the newly-elected AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the world football governing body said.

The Times of India

AIFF president, secretary general meet FIFA chief, hold 'constructive' discussion

DOHA: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) top two officials, including newly appointed president Kalyan Chaubey, held an "encouraging and constructive" discussion on Indian football with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Friday.

The Times of India

Women’s U-17 league, revival of old meets on new AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s mind

KOLKATA: From expanding women’s football to unearthing talent at grassroot levels to reviving some old tournaments, Kalyan Chaubey has charted his course of action after assuming charge of the AIFF last week.

The Times of India

Bhaichung Bhutia vows to work for the development of football in India

GANGTOK: Unperturbed by the massive defeat at the hands of Kalyan Chaubey in the elections held recently for the post of AIFF President, former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday said that he would contribute to work hard for the development of football in the country.

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