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.

Nicolai selects four boys from AIFF's Scouting initiative

Nov 29, 2016, at 02:02 am

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): India U-17 World Cup Team Head Coach Nicolai Adam has scouted four boys for his squad from the recent trials which were conducted by All India Football Federation under former India Captain Abhishek Yadav, presently Director Scouting, AIFF.

Two-day scouting camp for U-17 WC team concludes in capital

Nov 23, 2016, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): A National Team of any country is the product of the Players available in the Country’s pipeline. And with India gearing up to participate in its first ever FIFA World Cup, the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India, the All India Football Federation is scanning every nook and corner of the Country for potential talent to increase the flow of Players in the Nation’s pipeline, an official release stated.

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.

Focus on grassroot level football, says Praful Patel

Nov 10, 2016, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): As India prepares itself to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup, AIFF President Praful Patel said that the entire focus is on grassroot level.

Indian players on same page as Brazilian players: Baichung

Nov 09, 2016, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel dubbed the Indian U-17 World Cup squad as a “quantum change in development of Indian Football.”

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 placed 137th in latest FIFA rankings

Oct 20, 2016, at 08:19 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): India moved to their best-ever FIFA Rankings since August 2010 when they jumped 11 places to move to 137 in the October rankings released on Thursday, an official release stated.

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.

AIFF's Executive Committee meets in Goa

Sep 27, 2016, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting in Goa on Monday.

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 .

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 .

Star Sports to telecast India matches from AFC-16

Sep 15, 2016, at 02:59 am

New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): Star Sports will telecast live all of India's matches in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016.

SAI,AIFF launch overseas scouting portal for U-17 WC team

Sep 14, 2016, at 02:00 am

New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) launched the online portal of the SAI-AIFF Overseas Scouting Project (OSP) in the presence of the honourable Minister of State- Independent Charge for Youth Affairs & Sports, Vijay Goel.

Kearala Blasters FC gear up for ISL season

Sep 07, 2016, at 10:44 pm

Kochi, Sept 7 IBNS): Kerala Blasters FC unveiled a reinvigorated squad as it prepares to stake a claim to the trophy in the third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).

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.

FC Goa re-sign Lucio as marquee player

Sep 03, 2016, at 02:56 am

Panaji, Sept 2 (IBNS): World Cup and UEFA Champions League winning central defender Lucimar Ferreira da Silva (Lucio) re-signed for FC Goa for the upcoming third edition of the Hero Indian Super League.

Rohit brace helps DSK Shivajians overcome Gangtok Himalayan FC

Sep 01, 2016, at 01:35 am

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians FC continued their maiden appearance in the 128th Durand Cup after registering a facile 2-1 win over Gangtok Himalayan SC at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.

Delhi Dynamos F.C.’s Florent Malouda returns as Marquee player

Aug 30, 2016, at 02:47 am

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Gearing up for the upcoming season of the ISL, Delhi Dynamos on Monday announced the return of the UEFA Champions League winner Florent Malouda as their Marquee player.

Tickets for India, Pierto Rico friendly go on sale

Aug 28, 2016, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Football fever is catching up in the Country and Mumbai will witness an International match after 61 years when the Indian National Team, ranked 152, take on Puerto Rico, ranked 114, on Sept 3 at Mumbai City FC’s new home stadium, Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex).

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.

India to host Puerto Rico for an international friendly

Aug 18, 2016, at 07:41 pm

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed an International Friendly for the Senior National Team against Puerto Rico on Sept 3, 2016, an official release stated.

New look India beat Bhutan 3-0

Aug 14, 2016, at 12:27 am

Thimpu, Aug 13 (IBNS): A goal each from the two Strikers Sumeet Passi and Captain Jeje Lalpekhlua, and another from Halicharan Narzary within the first 21 minutes itself was enough for a new-look India to romp home 3-0 in the unofficial Friendly against Bhutan in Thimphu on Saturday.

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.

It’s a challenge to get the best Indian Players: Kila

Aug 05, 2016, at 09:00 pm

Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC have come up with an ambitious Academy Programme within three years of their inception. The Academy as their Head Coach John Kila points out is to develop the Academy wards “physically, tactically and in terms of technique.” In a freewheeling interview with www.the-aiff.com, Kila speaks at length about the project, the yardstick, his experience in youth programmes, the future road map and much more. Exceprts:

India to play Bhutan in a practice match on Aug 13

Aug 04, 2016, at 07:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian National Team will play Bhutan in an unofficial away practice match on Aug 13, 2016.

50 teams to participate in U-16 youth league

Aug 02, 2016, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): In what is a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the U-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams had participated last season.

Indian referees need to earn a slot in FIFA U-17 WC India 2017

Aug 01, 2016, at 09:07 pm

Massimo Busacca, FIFA Head of Referees who visited Kochi last week maintains that it’s time to continue the good work if Indian Refereeing is to attain the next level. In an exclusive interview withwww.the-aiff.com, Busacca who was declared ‘Best Referee in the World’ in 2009 spoke at length about Indian Referees “earning” a slot in FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, FIFA’s support for India, preparation for a match and much more. EXCERPTS.