Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF kicking off the preparations for the AIFF Executive Committee elections to be held in December 2026.
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The Futsal For All Day 2026 was celebrated across AIFF member associations between August 15 and 31, with a range of inclusive and grassroots-focused futsal activities. The nationwide initiative saw a total of 5,043 participants take part in the Futsal For All Day celebrations, comprising 1,146 females and 3,897 males. …
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The four-day final module of the FIFA Coach Educator Development Pathway Project organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) concluded in Bengaluru on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), selected by FIFA’s Technical Development Division, commenced the coach education programme for its member associations in …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with Arjun Kalra and Johnson Kanjirathingal at the Emirates Stadium in London a few weeks ago about their work at Sportfolio Production, be it Travellers Guide to Indian Football documentary series and the Roots to Boots interview series.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF), with the support of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme Division, commenced the AFC C Diploma Course for women coaches at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Kolkata on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The course is set to run until September 12, with 22 …
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The All India Football Federation has introduced a new competition format for the upcoming Sub Junior Boys’ and Girls’ National Football Championships 2026-27, with the aim of youth development and aligning existing grassroots pathways with global standards. Based on the FIFA U15 World Cup format guidelines, the revised structure intends …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF confirming that India would take on Panama on September 26 in Bengaluru, play Brazil on October 3 and Uruguay on October 6, both in Kolkata.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, speaking with Ashish Kothari and Johnson Kanjirathingal about the fight to safe the Neville D’Souza Ground in Bandra and that the BMC has increased the Mumbai Football Arena matchday fees for Mumbai City FC by 250%. What lies ahead for Football in …
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Ladakh is a land whose breathtaking natural beauty leaves visitors spellbound. For many Indians, a trip to Leh-Ladakh is a dream. But beyond its mountains and landscapes, Ladakh has witnessed another remarkable transformation over the past five years — a football revolution. The turning point came in 2025, when 1 …
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The Elite Coaches Refresher Programme, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), concluded at the Reliance Corporate Park in Navi Mumbai on Monday, August 24, 2026. Conducted from August 21 to 24, the programme was hosted with the support of the Western India Football Association (WIFA) and Reliance Foundation …
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