The Academy Accreditation process carried out by All India Football Federation (AIFF) for 2017/18 has yielded a total of 59 star rated academies out of the seventy applications received. This year saw a record number of applications from various academies both under the Residential and Non-Residential criteria. The applications received saw a rise …
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At a time when accolades are flowing from every corner for Stephen Constantine’s boys for making an all-time Indian record of winning 9 International matches on the trot (including the unofficial match against Bhutan), Constantine’s past pupils who were part of the Indian Team for the 2011 Asian Cup in …
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On a day when Oinam Bembem Devi was conferred the Arjuna Award, becoming the 25th footballer and 2nd women overall to be awarded so, she took time out from her hectic schedule to write for the the-aiff.com I am speechless! I’ve struggled a lot, having given more than 21 years …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent his condolence message after the unfortunate demise of former India International and legend Ahmed Khan, who passed away after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru on August 27, 2017. In his condolence message to All India Football Federation President Praful Patel, Gianni Infantino conveyed his “deepest …
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The All India Football Federation congratulated S.S. Hakeem for being awarded the Dronacharya Award for his lifetime contribution to Indian Football. Hakeem, who was part of the Indian Football Team in the 1960 Rome Olympics has also been an accomplished FIFA Referee besides being the Indian National Team’s Assistant Coach. …
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The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) commitment to inspire hope and enrich lives through football marked another significant milestone today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – the world’s largest international humanitarian organisation. The ceremony, which …
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UEFA has announced one of its long-standing partners, Kia Motors, has signed a three-year agreement to become an Official Partner of the UEFA Europa League. Their sponsorship of one of UEFA’s most prestigious European club football competitions will commence in time for the start of the 2018/19 season and run …
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Soccerex have announced that this year’s Soccerex Global Convention from September 4-6 in Manchester will close with a special panel to celebrate 25 years on the Premier League featuring David Dein, Bryan Robson and Kolo Touré. The panel will combine discussion and video highlights to look back at some of …
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After clinching the SAFF U-15 Championship, coming from a goal down to win 2-1 against Nepal in the Finals, the Indian U-15 National Team has already set its eyes on another target – the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers. In a freewheeling interview, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes talks at length …
Read More »Italian Lega Pro/A side Olbia Calcio 1905 and kit maker Macron have unveiled the new home, away and third shirts of the club for the 2017/18 season. The Macron design team and the staff of the club have worked hand in hand to create traditional but strong shirts for the …
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