The original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy has arrived in India as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. This marks its return to India after twelve years, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As the exclusive partner of the Trophy Tour, Coca–Cola continues its long-standing association …
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Five more Indian match officials have been added to the FIFA International List of Match Officials 2026. Ms. Rachana Kamani (Gujarat), along with Mr. Ashwin Kumar (Puducherry) and Mr. Aditya Purkayastha (Delhi) have been added to the FIFA list of women and men Referees, respectively. Meanwhile, Mr. Muralitharan Pandurangan (Puducherry) …
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The All India Football Federation held its Executive Committee (ExCo) and Annual General Body (AGM) meetings on Saturday, December 20, 2025, both of which were chaired by Federation President Shri Kalyan Chaubey at Football House in New Delhi. A proposal regarding the future of the ISL was submitted by 10 …
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Reference to Schedule IV of the Constitution of the All India Football Federation, the AIFF has opened registration for individuals eligible to apply for memberships in the National Referees’ Association (NRA), the National Coaches’ Association (NCA), and the National Players’ Association (NPA). The procedural documents are now available on the …
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Sir David Beckham wowed children with his football skills during his visit to the iconic Cooperage Ground, one of the oldest football venues in India. It was a proud moment as the global football legend former England captain and current President & Co-Owner of Inter Miami CF visited the historic …
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The Final Round of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26 will be held in Assam in January 2026. The group stages will take place across nine venues from December 15 to 26, 2025. Thirty-five teams will contest the group stage, consisting of nine groups (eight groups …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday, November 24, 2025, has formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of the Constitution as directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, pursuant to its order dated October 15, 2025. As a result, the AIFF Constitution is now in accordance with …
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The office bearers and members of the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) have expressed its deep sorrow and condolence on the sad demise of Dr. Janardhan Dash, who left for his heavenly abode today, November 3. Tankadhar Tripathy (President), Dr. Asirbad Behera (Secretary), along with all other Office Bearers and …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) have launched a new animated safeguarding video series aimed at raising awareness about child safety in football. The ‘Kick Off Project’, initiated by SAFF, seeks to educate and empower young players, parents, and coaches through engaging, age-appropriate …
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A group of Indian coach educators took part in the FIFA Coach Educators Development Pathway Programme, a five-day intensive course held in Jakarta, Indonesia, organised by the FIFA Coaching Development Department. The Indian contingent included Vivek Nagul (AIFF Head of Coach Development), Sajid Dar, Mariano Dias, Shakti Chauhan, Caetano Pinho, …
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