FIFA suspends AIFF: India stripped of U17 Women World Cup hosting rights, what the BAN means, all you need to know
On May 18, the Supreme Court had ousted Praful Patel as AIFF president for not holding elections due in December 2020 and appointed a three- member Committee of Administrators (CoA), headed by former top court judge AR Dave, to manage the affairs of the AIFF.
Aug 16, 2022, 09:15 AM ISTFIFA suspends India’s national football federation AIFF due to THIS reason
FIFA said the suspension was effective immediately and that the transgression – constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.
Aug 16, 2022, 07:01 AM ISTEXCLUSIVE: Sunil Chhetri breaks silence on FIFA's threat to AIFF, says 'I've told the boys...'
India's football team captain Sunil Chhetri will be in action on August 16 for Bengaluru FC
Aug 14, 2022, 21:45 PM ISTAIFF Players of the year awards 2021-22: Sunil Chhetri, Manisha Kalyan, and more win - In Pics
Sunil Chhetri and Manisha Kalyan have been awarded as the 2021-22 AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, and the 2021-22 Women's Footballer of the Year, respectively. Take a look at some other AIFF awards as well given to the future footballing stars of India.
Aug 09, 2022, 16:53 PM ISTIndian U-17 women's football team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose SACKED over 'sexual misconduct'
The AIFF had asked the concerned individual to stop all contact with the team, return to India immediately, and be physically present for further investigations upon his arrival.
Jul 05, 2022, 10:17 AM ISTFIFA Ranking: India make BIG gains, Brazil remain on top
In the overall rankings, Brazil remained on top, three months after taking the top spot from Belgium (2nd). Argentina jumped one place to third at the expense of France (4th).
Jun 23, 2022, 16:43 PM ISTIndia football coach Igor Stimac slams AIFF after historic Asian Cup qualification - here's why
India's qualification was sealed ahead of their final league match against Hong Kong on Tuesday when Palestine registered a 4-0 win against Philippines in a Group B game in Mongolia. Stimac's side celebrated its qualification with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong later in the day.
Jun 15, 2022, 21:32 PM ISTIndian footballer Sunil Chhetri's top achievements and records (In Pics)
Take a look at some achievements and records set by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri
Jun 08, 2022, 16:13 PM ISTAIFF: Praful Patel speaks out after SC's order throws him out of office
Praful Patel on Friday (May 20) accepted the top court's order, saying it has brought a "finality to a long pending issue"
May 20, 2022, 23:08 PM ISTPraful Patel removed from All India Football Federation committee on Supreme Court's order
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May18) reconstituted the committee of administrators (CoA), which will be headed by former apex court Judge A.R. Dave to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
May 18, 2022, 17:45 PM ISTFIFA U17 Women's World Cup: Goa, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai to host tournament in October
Apart from hosts India, six countries - Brazil, Chile, China PR, Colombia, Japan and New Zealand - have been confirmed for the competition so far and are sure to feature in the draw on 24 June. With a total of 16 teams set to contest the tournament, spots are still up for grabs in several confederations.
Apr 13, 2022, 21:56 PM ISTPraful Patel vs Sports Ministry: AIFF president’s tenure violates Sports Code, Supreme Court informed
Praful Patel completed his three terms and 12 years as AIFF president in December 2020, the maximum permitted to a national sports federation (NSF) chief under the Sports Code.
Apr 12, 2022, 08:14 AM ISTAsian Cup Qualifiers 2022: Indian football team looks to seal Asian Cup berth in Kolkata
AIFF Player of the Year Sandesh Jhingan said it was a "huge bonus" for the team to host the final round of the qualifiers in India.
Feb 18, 2022, 17:41 PM ISTAsian Football Confederation accepts India's bid to host 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers
The qualifiers will be held across three match days on June 8, 11 and 14, with the group winners, and the best five second-placed teams earning a ticket to the tournament proper, which is slated to kick off on June 16, 2023.
Feb 17, 2022, 15:22 PM ISTAFC Asian Cup: AIFF president Praful Patel says, 'games will be played as long as 13 players are Covid-19 negative'
The All India Football Federation President Praful Patel discusses the Covid-19 protocols in AFC Asian Cup 2022 .
Jan 17, 2022, 16:49 PM ISTI-League postponed for six weeks due to rising Covid cases
The League will have a review meeting after four weeks to take stock of the situation, the AIFF informed in a release on Monday.
Indian football: Former goalkeeper Kanai Sarkar passes away, AIFF condoles death
The AIFF condoled the death of former Indian team goalkeeper Kanai Sarkar, who passed away on December 30.
Dec 31, 2021, 12:26 PM ISTBrazil in sight, but Asian Cup preparation remains primary focus for Indian women's team
India women's football team will participate in a 4-nation International tournament in Brazil, but the Indian side understands that they need to have their sights now firmly and keep their focus on the Asian Cup.
Nov 23, 2021, 18:44 PM ISTIndia women's football team lands in Brazil for 4-nation International tournament
India women's football team will participate in a 4-nation International tournament in Brazil.
Nov 22, 2021, 17:52 PM ISTAIFF to recommend Sunil Chhetri's name for Khel Ratna Award
During the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers, Chhetri had surpassed Lionel Messi in the number of goals scored in international football. However, Messi has now again gone ahead by scoring consistently in the ongoing Copa America.
Jun 30, 2021, 17:22 PM IST