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Not mandatory for ISL clubs to sign Overseas Citizen of India players: All India Football Federation

The All India Football Federation has clarified OCI player signings are optional. Clubs are encouraged but not mandated to enlist Overseas Citizen of India players. The federation also stated that an Indian striker requirement is now optional. This decision follows discussions with Indian Super League teams regarding league operations. AIFF…

The Economic Times

Indian Super League secures full season after clubs win rights deal

India's top football league will resume with a full season after a year of uncertainty. Clubs will now manage commercial operations, including sponsorship and marketing rights. The All India Football Federation will retain administrative authority over the Indian Super League. The 2026-27 season is scheduled to begin on September 4…

The Economic Times

Should India host the Olympics? An authoritative guide to why this is a bad idea

On July 1, inside a glass tower in Lausanne, India made its pitch to the world.

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Indian FA confirms job applications from Xavi and Guardiola were hoaxes

The All India Football Federation has revealed that emails about the manager’s job, purportedly from Pep Guardiola and Xavi Hernández, were ‘not genuine’

The Guardian - UK

Searching for India's new football coach, AIFF wants someone who can bring results

Kalyan Chaubey, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has stated that the selection of the new head coach for the national team will be based on their capability to deliver the desired outcomes. He emphasized that a high-profile candidate will not be chosen without careful consideration.

The Times of India

We had our ups and downs but thanks for the memories: Igor Stimac pens farewell note to 'Blue Tigers'

NEW DELHI: Igor Stimac, who recently parted ways with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after India's exit from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, expressed his deep attachment to the country and admiration for the players he coached during his five-year tenure.

The Times of India

Sacked Igor Stimac warns AIFF: 'Clear payment within 10 days or I will file lawsuit'

NEW DELHI: Sacked Team India head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday lebelled his dismissal 'unilateral' and warned the All India Football Federation of legal action.

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AIFF sack coach Igor Stimac, ready for legal battle over compensation

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is bracing itself for a legal battle after sacking Igor Stimac, ending his five-year reign as head coach of the senior men's national team.

The Times of India

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after disappointing show at 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) sacked head coach Igor Stimac on Monday after senior men's team's poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The Times of India

'Address the injustice': AIFF demands investigation into Qatar's controversial goal in FIFA World Cup WC qualifier

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested an inquiry into the disputed goal granted to Qatar during their pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifying game in Doha, according to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey's statement on Wednesday. Chaubey called upon the relevant authorities to "address the injustice" and rectify the situation.

The Times of India

'Vallabhjee refused to join camp despite assurances'

BENGALURU: Taking objection to India football team's mental coach Shayamal Vallabhjee airing his grievances in the media, the All India Football Federation on Thursday said despite assurances, the sports psychologist refused to join the national camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar.

The Times of India

Manipur CM asks AIFF to stay state's clubs' relegation from I-League

NEW DELHI: In what could be unprecedented in Indian football, a sitting chief minister has formally requested the All India Football Federation to waive off relegation of two clubs from his state due to year-long ethnic violence and unrest in his area.

The Times of India

AIFF cancels I-League matches as teams from Manipur refuse to travel to Aizawl

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has cancelled the last two home games of Aizawl FC after both teams from Manipur – TRAU FC and Neroca FC – refused to travel to Mizoram citing security concerns.

The Times of India

SC to consider listing pleas relating to All India Football Federation

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider listing the pleas relating to the All India Football Federation and finalisation of its constitution which was framed by former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India

All India Football Federation plays it safe, backs coach Igor Stimac till June

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has assured national team coach Igor Stimac “all necessary support” for the final two group games of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

AIFF closes investigation into alleged physical assault of women players by EC member

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday that it has closed the investigation into its suspended executive committee member Deepak Sharma for his alleged physical assault of two women players in Goa. This decision was made as the victims "do not wish to pursue the matter…

The Times of India

AIFF suspends senior executive committee member Deepak Sharma in physical assault case

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has suspended its senior executive committee member Deepak Sharma “until further notice”, following his arrest in the alleged physical assault of two women footballers of Khad FC.

The Times of India

AIFF suspends Deepak Sharma for alleged physical assault of two women players

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday took decisive action by suspending Deepak Sharma, an executive committee member, until further notice. This action comes in response to allegations of his involvement in the physical assault of two women players in Goa. The incident occurred two days after…

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The Times of India

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

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

AIFF technical committee feels coach Igor Stimac should be sacked

NEW DELHI: The technical committee (TC) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) appears unanimous that coach Igor Stimac should be let go.

The Times of India

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

AIFF: Chaubey-legal head dispute deepens

NEW DELHI: The spectre of mistrust between the nodal legal officer of the All India Football Federation, and the AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey doesn't seem to be dying down.

The Times of India

AIFF to investigate fixing allegations after videos of suspicious Delhi match surfaced

NEW DELHI: Following allegations of betting and match-fixing in the Delhi Premier League, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has initiated an investigation spanning various cities in the country.

The Times of India

Trevor Sinclair to join Igor Stimac's coaching set-up for Asian Cup

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has agreed to national coach Igor Stimac’s request and added former England World Cupper Trevor Sinclair to the coaching staff for the Asian Cup 2023.

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