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Cash, coaches, culture: The missing foundations of Indian football

Rs 16 lakh for an astrologer to pick the playing XI. At the same time, the All India Football Federation’s budget has shrunk by nearly 70 percent – from Rs 30 crore in 2019-20 to just Rs 8 crore in 2024-25.

Newslaundry · Apr 1

Kerala Blasters did no wrong: AIFF

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has told NorthEast United FC that Kerala Blasters cannot be punished for fielding Dusan Lagator, who had a pending suspension at the time of his transfer from Hungarian club Debreceni VSC to India.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2025

Players were concerned with Igor Stimac's coaching style and tactics: AIFF

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), responding Monday to sacked coach Igor Stimac’s recent allegations against it, has brought to the fore the senior team players’ lack of faith in his methods.

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2024

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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:

Dynamite News · May 8, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2024

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.

The Times of India · Mar 29, 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

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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

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

AIFF president asks ACB chief to investigate Delhi match-fixing allegations

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Wednesday asked Anti-Corruption Bureau chief Madhur Verma for an in-depth investigation of the match-fixing allegations in the Delhi Premier League.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2024

AIFF cancels Imphal derby after fresh Manipur violence

PANAJI: Fresh violence in Manipur has forced the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to delay a much-awaited return of national-level club football to the north-eastern state.

The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024

Are AIFF, Stimac hitting end of their relationship?

NEW DELHI: India's abysmal show at the Asian Cup -zero points, zero goals and six conceded in three games -and for all his nationalistic grandstanding on social media, Igor Stimac's refusal to take any responsibility for it has rankled the AIFF brass. The March 2024 meetings with Afghanistan in the…

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024

AIFF chief Chaubey wants Kerala to contribute more to Indian football

Kalyan Chaubey, president of the All India Football Federation, praises Kerala's passion for football and calls for improved facilities.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

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The Times of India · Dec 9, 2023

Delhi HC stays Shaji Prabhakaran's removal as All India Football Federation secretary

PANAJI: The Delhi High Court on Friday temporarily stayed the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) decision to sack its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran. When the petition came up for hearing on Friday, the AIFF did not have a representative in court, despite a prior notice being served.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

AIFF sacks secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran for 'breach of trust'

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) made headlines on Wednesday by announcing the termination of Shaji Prabhakaran from his position as secretary general due to a "breach of trust."

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

With ISL on schedule, India coach Igor Stimac gets just two weeks for Asian Cup

PANAJI: The Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off as scheduled on September 21, despite a late request from All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey to delay start by 10 days so that India can field a strong side at the Asian Games 2023.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2023

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to drive Indian football’s transformation

PANAJI: Arsene Wenger held lengthy discussion with top All India Football Federation (AIFF) officials in Sydney on Saturday and confirmed that he would visit India in October to finalise the setting-up of a state-of-the-art centralised academy for under-13 boys and girls.

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The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala to back-to-back IWL titles, recommended as national women's football coach

Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala FC to back-to-back Indian Women’s League (IWL) titles in the last two seasons, was on Thursday recommended by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee to take over as head coach of the national women’s team.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2023

Young Jeakson Singh flags the obvious about Manipur violence

Wonder what Kalyan Chaubey makes of Jeakson Singh’s act of courage during India’s celebration after winning the SAFF Championship, in trying to draw the Indian government to look at Manipur and help stop the horrific two-month-old violence in the state. Is a nameless, faceless, zero-nuance official All India Football Federation…

The Times of India · May 15, 2023

We are aiming to reach top four in Asia by 2047: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran

MUMBAI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran on Monday said the country's men's national team is working on becoming one of the top four sides in Asia by 2047.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Former AIFF vice-president Khaleel passes away

Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A.R. Khaleel passed away in Bengaluru on Wednesday

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2023

Next target is to breach top 100 in FIFA ranking: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

NEW DELHI: After a jump of five spots in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to the recent tri-nation tournament title win, the Indian football team's next target is to breach the top 100, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said.

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2023

Sabir Pasha in line for India TD job after leaving CFC

CHENNAI: Syed Sabir Pasha, who parted ways with Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday after an eight-year stint as assistant coach, may join the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as technical director for the senior men's team. But it all depends whether the former India forward gets the necessary clearance from his…

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2023

Efforts on to improve standard of referees: Chaubey

BENGALURU: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey acknowledged the increasing number of complaints on refereeing this season and said the federation is working hard to improve the standard of Indian referees.

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