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‘Everyone is hooked on football’: Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave

Club chiefs hope that a revitalised setup can help huge interest in this summer’s tournament translate into growth of the Indian domestic game

The Guardian - UK

Why India has 300 million football fans but no World Cup team | Let’s Talk About Indian Football

This episode of Let's Talk About: Indian Football cuts through the lazy excuse that India is strictly a cricket nation. The domestic game has massive pockets of fierce fan devotion, yet remains trapped by its own failings.

Newslaundry

From roaring crowds to FIFA World Cup absence: What’s holding India back from football’s biggest stage?

India's FIFA World Cup aspirations remain distant. Despite widespread passion, the nation struggles to produce elite footballers. Experts point to a lack of structured grassroots development, inconsistent governance, and a severe coaching shortage. A long-term, transparent system is crucial for India to compete globally. Building strong foundations and integrating football…

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Is FIFA World Cup 2026 finally coming to Indian screens? Big update expected next week

Indian football fans can finally stream the FIFA World Cup 2026. Broadcast rights negotiations have concluded. An official announcement is anticipated next week. This brings an end to months of uncertainty. Fans can now look forward to watching the tournament. The World Cup is set to begin soon.

The Economic Times

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

The Guardian - UK

No games, no league and now no City Football Group: Indian football faces up to ‘global embarrassment’

CFG have ditched Mumbai City and losing the glamour will hurt the game in the world’s most populated nation

The Guardian - UK

‘Football’s on the rise here’: European teams seek global outreach in India

European clubs have formed strategic partnerships with the Indian Super League in an attempt to tap in to a growing market

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AIFF legal head alleges victimisation

Accuses football body president's office of stopping his monthly retainership

The Times of India

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

AIFF asks its high profile secretary general — Shaji Prabhakaran — to quit

The All India Football Federation was hurled into crisis after its top-brass decided to remove its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran citing breach of trust. The decision appeared to be the culmination of months of disagreement happening within the executive committee over several issues related to the sports finances and administration.…

The Hindu

AIFF sacks its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran due to breach of interest

Shaji Prabhakaran’s sacking comes 14 months after his appointment as AIFF’s secretary general even as the national federation did not mention what the breach of trust was that prompted the action.

The Hindu

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

FOOTBALL | AIFF & AFC secretaries meet TFA and CFA stakeholders to discuss ways to develop the sport

AFC Sec. John & AIFF Sec. Prabhakaran met stakeholders of TN & Chennai football to discuss way forward. Legal tussle between TFA & CFA has caused deadlock in city football. Meeting was good, but some major stakeholders were not consulted. Valavan said AFC Sec. was misled & AIFF's communication was…

The Hindu

One change could take India to the football World Cup. Will they make it?

World’s most populous country are missing out on many players plying their trade abroad as they are not allowed to have dual nationality

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The Hindu

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games-bound footballers

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, citing national interest. AIFF hopes clubs will release players to make India proud. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

The Times of India

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India for two FIFA World Cup qualifiers

KOLKATA: On a day that its new regime completed one year at the helm of Indian football, All India Football Association (AIFF) announced Bhubaneswar and Guwahati as hosts for two of India's three home games in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 of FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

AIFF appoints Clifford Miranda as India U-23 men's team head coach

NEW DELHI: Clifford Miranda was on Thursday appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's U-23 football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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The Times of India

AIFF passes Rs 134 crore budget, conference system most likely to be introduced in upcoming I-League

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday passed a budget of Rs 134 crore -- an increase of nearly 50 crore from last year -- for 2023-24 during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

India turn down rare opportunity to host Lionel Messi's Argentina

PANAJI: India have turned down the chance to welcome Lionel Messi’s Argentina for a friendly during this month’s international window due to the high cost involved in hosting the world champions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Pathetic’: how Kerala men’s walk-off brought their women’s team to a halt

Hefty fine imposed on Indian club for forfeiting a playoff game came at a price for their women’s side and has sparked anger

The Hindu

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

The Times of India

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 Times of India

Bhubaneswar to host four-nation Intercontinental Cup in June

After successfully hosting the hockey World Cup for a second successive time early this year and also the U-17 Women’s World Cup last year, Bhubaneswar is all set to welcome India senior men’s national football team for the first time in June this year as they take part in Intercontinental…

The Times of India

Super Cup to begin from April 3; Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again

NEW DELHI: The Super Cup, which will begin from April 3 in Kerala, will see Kerala Blasters once again take on Bengaluru FC after their controversial Indian Super League match last week.

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