Press Release

AIFF Statement on future of ISL!

The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework. …

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Reebok returns to football with John Abraham’s NorthEast United FC!

Kicking off a powerful new chapter in Indian football, Reebok, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, has announced a strategic partnership with NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC). Owned by sports enthusiast and actor-producer John Abraham, NEUFC is one of the most passionate football clubs in the country and …

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AIFF announces reward for fantastic Blue Tigresses!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing …

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Orange supports the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and affirms its commitment to inclusion and the visibility of women in African football!

As an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, equitable, and connected African football through its celebration of the TotalEnergies 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, taking place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. …

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AIFF Technical Committee discusses National Team performance with Executive Committee!

The AIFF Technical Committee (TC), chaired by former India captain I.M. Vijayan, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, recommended to the Executive Committee that a new head coach be appointed for the Senior Men’s National Team through an open application process. The Executive Committee, chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, …

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FC Bengaluru United reappoint Nallappan Mohanraj as head coach!

FC Bengaluru United (FCBU), one of Karnataka’s leading football clubs, has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as Head Coach, ahead of the club’s preparations for the upcoming domestic season. A respected figure in Indian football, Mohanraj brings back his deep experience as both player and coach. He holds an AFC ‘A’ Diploma …

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Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025!

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001, and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap …

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Empire FC crowned champions of BDFA C Division, secures promotion!

Empire FC, the football team backed by the iconic Empire Restaurant and Hotels under NKP Empire Ventures Pvt. Ltd., has scripted a dream season by clinching the Bengaluru District FA “C” Division League 2024–25 title by defeating Pillan Garden FC 6-1 in the final. The Bengaluru-based club not only topped …

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KODANSHA Ltd. & CONCACAF join forces for Landmark BLUE LOCK collaboration!

KODANSHA Ltd., the iconic Japanese publishing house behind globally beloved manga and anime titles, and CONCACAF, are proud to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration featuring the critically acclaimed manga and anime series BLUE LOCK. This marks CONCACAF’s inaugural partnership with a Japanese Manga (Comic) and Anime (Animated Series)–uniting two global passions …

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