Former India soccer captain Mohammed Habib dies; AIFF condoles
Aug 16, 2023, at 04:43 am
Kolkata: Former India forward Mohammed Habib passed away on Tuesday in his residence in Hyderabad after a long illness, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh as yearly financial support to state associations
Nov 04, 2022, at 01:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The newly formed Development Committee of All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided an annual financial support of Rs 24 lakhs be provided to each state association under the banner of the AIFF for development of football across India.
Football for schools: FIFA signs MoU with AIFF & education ministry
Oct 31, 2022, at 07:06 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The All India Football Federation, Union Ministry for Education and the FIFA have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of football through the schools across India.
AIFF and Saudi Arabia Football Federation sign historic MoU
Oct 07, 2022, at 05:10 pm
Dammam/UNI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) for promotion of football activities including the provision of technological support, the organisation and hosting of youth competitions for both men and women on a regular basis.
Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards may come to Bengal this time: New AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey
Sep 09, 2022, at 03:11 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kalyan Chaubey, the new chief of the governing body of Indian football (AIFF), Thursday said there is a high chance of his own state West Bengal getting the country's two top awards, Padma Shri and Arjuna.
FIFA lifts suspension of AIFF, India to remain host for U-17 Women's World Cup 2022
Aug 27, 2022, at 05:06 am
Zurich/IBNS: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Friday lifted its suspension on the All India Football Federation (AIFF), allowing India to remain as the host country for the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in October.
AIFF requests FIFA to reconsider suspension on Indian football
Aug 24, 2022, at 05:22 am
New Delhi/UNI: All India Football Federation (AIFF)'s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar has requested FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending" the governing body of Indian football.
Supreme Court stays CoA hand in AIFF affairs
Aug 22, 2022, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday in a significant development for Indian football passed a direction terminating the involvement of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
FIFA suspends All India Football Federation, says India cannot host U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022
Aug 16, 2022, at 02:19 pm
New Delhi: The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Tuesday said it has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.
More matches and exposure has helped Blue Tigers improve, says ex-Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia
Aug 23, 2020, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi: Legendary Indian striker Bhaichung Bhutia, the first Indian to have 100 international caps to his name, spoke about the changes he has seen in Indian football since he hung up his boots in 2011.
AIFF condoles former footballer Bhaskar Maity's death
Aug 20, 2020, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has condoled the death of former India goalkeeper Bhaskar Maity, who passed away on Wednesday.
AFC announces revised schedule for WC Qualifiers
Jun 06, 2020, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Asian Football Confederation has intimated the All India Football Federation about the new match schedules for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preliminary Competition and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Qualifiers Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2.
Development during lockdown, AIFF goes digital with Referees
Apr 10, 2020, at 04:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: All India Football Federation has started online tutorial classes for referees across the country to keep them “on their toes' during the lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
COVID19 fear: All footballing activities stay suspended till Mar 31, 2020, says AIFF
Mar 14, 2020, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: All India Football Federation on Saturday said adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several state governments, all footballing activities stay suspended till March 31, 2020 due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus scare: AIFF postpones final round of Santosh Trophy
Mar 10, 2020, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The final round of the Hero Santosh Trophy 2019-20 scheduled to be played in Aizawl, has been postponed in wake of COVID-19 outbreak.
Upbeat team India charged up for U17 women's tournament final
Dec 18, 2019, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After the Blue Tigers' Hero Intercontinental Cup triumph last year the 'Thunder Clap' made a long-awaited reappearance at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday (December 17, 2019) as the Indian U-17 Women’s team secured a place in the final of the U17 Women's Football Tournament 2019.
Nov 11, 2019, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A pumped up Indian Men’s Senior National Team squad will leave the Indian shores tonight (November 11, 2019) for their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 forthcoming back to back qualifying matches against Afghanistan and Oman.
AIFF signs MoU with German Football Association
Nov 01, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS:All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday (November 1, 2019) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German Football Association (DFB) in New Delhi. The signing of the agreement coincided with German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to India for talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Sunil Chhetri is an inspiration for me: Sanju
Jul 10, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, July 10 (IBNS): Sanju Yadav is amongst the generation of Indian footballers who have spent a considerable part of their formative years watching and learning from Senior Men’s National team marksman Sunil Chhetri.
So much competition for slot makes me helpless, says coach Stimac
Jun 08, 2019, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS): Indian Head Coach Igor Stimac admitted that he is “helpless as a coach” as there is competition for every slot in the team.
Stimac names 6 newcomers as Blue Tigers leave for King's Cup
Jun 02, 2019, at 05:40 pm
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Indian Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Igor Stimac named 6 newcomers into India’s final list of 23 for the King’s Cup slated to kick-off in Buriram, Thailand from June 5.
May 29, 2019, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The India U-19 National Team will travel to Russia in the first week of June to take part in the forthcoming Granatkin Memorial International Football Tournament in St. Petersberg. All the matches would be hosted at the iconic Petrovsky Stadium, which was earlier the home stadium of both the Russian National Team, as well as Zenit St. Petersberg.
AIFF appoints Igor Stimac as head coach of men's national team for two years contract
May 15, 2019, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the Men’s Senior National Team on a two-year contract.
AIFF technical committee meets in Delhi
Apr 15, 2019, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee meeting was Chaired over by Shyam Thapa, Chairman, AIFF Technical Committee at Football Headquarters, the Football House in Dwarka today (April 15, 2019).
AIFF League committee meets in Bhubaneswar
Apr 13, 2019, at 04:09 pm
Bhubaneswar, Apr 13 (IBNS): Subrata Dutta, Senior Vice President, All India Football Federation and Chairman, League Committee chaired AIFF League Committee Meeting in Bhubaneswar (April 13, 2019).
Praful Patel elected as FIFA Council Member
Apr 06, 2019, at 04:05 pm
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel was elected a FIFA Council Member at the 29th AFC Congress Malaysia 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur earlier on Saturday.
Indian football is expanding: Subrata Dutta
Mar 26, 2019, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi, Mar 26 (IBNS): Hosting two FIFA World Cups in under four years, and top-notch performances by National Teams in International competitions have defined Indian Football in the last 5 years.
I am extremely proud of all of you, Chhetri tells women's team
Mar 24, 2019, at 03:05 pm
New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s National Team in a meet and greet session at the Capital on Saturday evening (March 23, 2019) after the Indian women beat Nepal 3-1 in the final to retain the SAFF Championship for the 5thconsecutive time.
Indian women clinch fifth straight SAFF title
Mar 22, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Biratnagar, Mar 22 (IBNS): India continued its dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship with the team lifting its fifth straight title on Friday (March 22, 2019) in Biratnagar, Nepal with a 3-1 win over the hosts in the final.
Rocky reposes faith in young guns ahead of SAFF championships
Mar 11, 2019, at 06:53 pm
Biratnagar, Mar 11 (IBNS): The Indian women's national team is gearing up for the fifth edition of the SAFF Women's Championship, which kicks off on Tuesday (March 12, 2019) and will see the Indian eves gunning for their fifth straight title.