Mizo community deserves this silverware than anyone else, states Mehta
Apr 29, 2017, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Settling in Aizawl would be the last option for a Mumbaikar, who feels more comfortable in travelling from Malad to Bandra and toiling hard at the Cooperage ground before unwinding himself with maybe a stroll down the Marine Drive.
AIFF AGM to be held as scheduled on Dec 21
Dec 20, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi modified the order dated 15.12.2016 and vacated the stay order granted against the election process of All India Football Federation.
Indian colts put up a gallant show in semi-final
Dec 17, 2016, at 02:39 pm
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Indian boys, despite being on the receiving end of a 0-4 drubbing, put up a strong performance against Atletico Paranaense in the first semi-final of the U-17 International Tournament on Friday.
Coca Cola Cup to augment AIFF's Scouting for U-17 WC
Dec 06, 2016, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): With less than a year left, All India Football Federation is providing talented kids all over the Country another chance to give it a shot to get selected for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017in the Coca Cola Cup.
30 boys joins Kalyani leg of the scouting program
Nov 21, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): In the pursuit of fresh talents ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, All India Football Federation leaves no stone unturned and the scouting program, under the vigilance of the ex-National team skipper Abhishek Yadav is just another step to handpick those talents. Not less than thirty kids showcased their talents in front of the Director of Scouting, AIFF during the first of the three scheduled camps at Kalyani in West Bengal on November 19 & 20, 2016.
U-18 I-League kicks off on Nov 18
Nov 13, 2016, at 05:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): 37 Teams from all over the country will ply their trade in the U-18 I-League which is slated to kick-off on November 14 (Monday) in Maharashtra zone. All the teams from Hero I-League, Second Division League, a few football academies and one team from Hero ISL will clash their swords to clinch the silverware.
Indian U-19 women's team lands safely in Hanoi
Oct 31, 2016, at 11:46 pm
Hanoi, Oct 31 (IBNS): The Indian U-19 Women’s Team landed safely in Hanoi on Monday for the forthcoming AFC U-19 Women’s Championship which kicks-off from Nov 2
India women's league prelims to kick off on Oct 17
Oct 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): The preliminary round of the inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League 2016-17 will kick-off in Cuttack on Oct 17, 2016.
ISL-3 : Football fever grips Guwahati
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:18 am
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS): Football fever now grips Guwahati, the gateway of North East India as the city go to host the opening ceremony of the third season of Indian Super League (ISL) on Oct 1.
AFC-AIFF taskforce meets in Goa
Sep 29, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, Sept 28 (IBNS): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held their initial taskforce meeting on Wednesday in Goa, India.
Gurpreet hails overseas online scouting portal project
Sep 25, 2016, at 12:19 am
Margaon, Sept 24 (IBNS): Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, the first Indian Player to have played in a Europa League match has hailed All India Football Federation’s initiative of launching the online Overseas Scouting portal scouting.the-aiff.com .
Saudi Arabia are as strong as UAE: Nicolai Adam
Sep 17, 2016, at 08:56 pm
Madgaon, Sept 17 (IBNS): The more you get to know him, the more you start admiring him. Despite losing his dad some 48 hours prior to India’s opener against UAE in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016, Nicolai Adam, the tough German Coach wasn’t willing to let the World know about his personal loss. ‘Work is more important,’ he felt.
Fantastic Four for India to outwit Puerto Rico
Sep 04, 2016, at 05:13 am
Mumbai, Sept 3 (IBNS): Stephen Constantine-coached 'Young' Indian Turks decimated 114-ranked Puerto Rico by an unassailable margin of 4-1 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai on Saturday.
DSK Shivajians FC wary of Minerva FC threat
Sep 03, 2016, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians FC is a step short of adding another page to their history when they clash with Minerva FC in a Group-A encounter of the 128th Durand Cup 2016 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.
Atlético de Kolkata players train in Spain
Sep 02, 2016, at 09:29 pm
Segovia, Sept 2 (IBNS): The champions of the inaugural edition and the semi finalists of the second edition of Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata has already started their pre-season training at Los Angeles de San Rafael ground in El Espinar, Segovia, Spain.
This is a transition period in Indian football, says Subrata
Aug 31, 2016, at 02:06 am
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): A day after receiving the Arjuna Award Subrata Paul was back to business.
Hero ISL 2016 packs a powerful schedule to bring the country together to celebrate football
Aug 26, 2016, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League, the unrivalled competition that emerged as the third best attended football league globally in its second season, is once again set to capture India and world’s attention starting Oct 1.
Aspiring Match Commissioners thank AIFF for the initiative
Aug 10, 2016, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The two-day match Commissioners Seminar concluded at the AIFF Headquarters, AIFF Football House in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Jul 11, 2016, at 04:08 am
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS) Famed Indian coach Amal Dutta passed away on Sunday.
AIFF conducts Workshop for National Women's League
Jul 05, 2016, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) In an attempt to bolster the successful launch of the National Women’s League, which is slated to kick-off later this year, the All India Football Federation conducted a Women’s League Workshop at the AIFF Headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Five boys shortlisted from overseas trials
Jun 21, 2016, at 08:47 pm
Following the launch of the SAI – AIFF Overseas Scouting Project for the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, Abhishek Yadav, Director of Scouting, AIFF, conducted trials for Indian Passport holders in Dubai on June 10-11, 2016. Yadav even scouted some boys who would be undergoing further trials under U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam. In a freewheeling interview, Yadav spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com about the trials in Dubai, the response, the quality of boys, his assessment and much more. Excerpts:
Santosh Trophy has made me match fit: Francis Fernandes
Mar 11, 2016, at 01:08 am
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) It’s rare nowadays that you get to see International Players playing in the Santosh Trophy. But this season has been different. Especially when you glance down the squad list of the Goan Team, you will find quite a number of International Players locking horns for the coveted Trophy. www.the-aiff.com caught up with India International Francis Fernandes on his experience with junior Players, the Goan squad, the semifinal against Services and much more. EXCERPTS:
India U-23 romp into semi-finals
Feb 11, 2016, at 02:01 am
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS) : The Indian U-23 National Team romped into the semi-finals of the 12th South Asian Games as the ‘Men in Blue’ defeated Maldives 3-2 in Guwahati on Feb 10.
Medical conference aims to achieve football excellence through sports science
Nov 27, 2015, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): Athletes are a notch above the average human being in terms of fitness and health regime. And ever since time immemorial the quest to achieve excellence through Sports Science in particular sport has been utilized and capitalized on by every top level athlete from Footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo to Shuttlers like Saina Nehwal.
Local players dominate Pune FC's 25-man squad for the inaugural U15 Youth League
Nov 06, 2015, at 11:48 pm
Pune, Nov 6 (IBNS) Pune Football Club have named a host of local players in their squad for the inaugural Under-15 Youth League which kicks off with a home clash against local rivals DSK Shivajians FC on Sunday.
Guam national team coach Gary White arrives in Bengaluru
Nov 06, 2015, at 09:12 pm
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IBNS) Guam national team coach Gary White has arrived in Bengaluru for the forthcoming World Cup Qualifying match between India and Guam.
Indian U-19 Colts to participate in Asia Champions Trophy 2015
Aug 17, 2015, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Seven members have been shortlisted for the Indian U-19 National Team squad which will be participating in the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015.
Football: Indian coach names list of 28 probables
Jul 30, 2015, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Indian national coach Stephen Constantine on Thursday announced the list of 28 probables for India’s forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Iran.