The Latest Breaking News from AIFF

Must bring curtain down on issues concerning All India Football Federation: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it must bring the curtain down on issues plaguing the All India Football Federation (AIFF), including the objections raised to certain aspects of its draft constitution.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

AIFF announces first batch of professional match officials offered full time contracts

NEW DELHI: In a first for Indian football, the first batch of elite match officials (referees and assistant referees) have been inducted into the system with full-time contracts.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2023

Pele's death, glory for Messi and an unprecedented FIFA ban for India sum up the year in football

NEW DELHI: Pele's demise just two days before the world prepared to welcome the new year and Lionel Messi-led Argentina lifting the World Cup trophy were undoubtedly the two epochal moments, which will be remembered for decades to come even as Indian football made more noise for its administrative mess…

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2022

I-League 2022-23 to kick off on November 12

NEW DELHI: The 2022-23 I-League season will kick off on November 12 at Malappuram, Kerala, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2022

Mahesh Gawli replaces Venkatesh as head coach of India's U-20 men's football team

NAVI MUMBAI: Former India defender Mahesh Gawli was appointed as the head coach of Under-20 men's side, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2022

AIFF appoints experienced Englishman Trevor Kettle as Chief Refereeing Officer

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced the appointment of experienced Englishman Trevor Kettle as Chief Refereeing Officer (CRO) to oversee all refereeing matters of the organisation.

The Times of India · Oct 20, 2022

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 · Oct 19, 2022

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 · Oct 13, 2022

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 · Oct 11, 2022

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 · Oct 10, 2022