The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in collaboration with FIFA, concluded the two-day FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis (AFEA) workshop in New Delhi on Friday, July 3, 2026. The programme forms part of FIFA’s Global Amateur Football Environment Analysis initiative, a multi-year project undertaken by FIFA’s Global Football Development Division …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, interviewing Sacha Navalkar, a young Indian coach based in Finland who is India’s first UEFA Pro Coaching License holder.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in collaboration with FIFA, hosted the first day of the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis (AFEA) workshop in New Delhi on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The programme forms part of FIFA’s Global Amateur Football Environment Analysis initiative, a multi-year project undertaken by FIFA’s Global …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the German Bundesliga broadcast and streaming rights for India sold to ‘Z’ (Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited).
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The All India Football Federation conducted the AIFF Elite Referee Assessor and Referee Instructor Evaluation Programme at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior from June 28 to July 1, 2026, as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The programme was conducted by FIFA …
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Leading content and technology powerhouse, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’), has further strengthened its sports portfolio by securing the exclusive broadcast and digital rights for the Bundesliga in India. The multi-year partnership marks a significant milestone in ‘Z’s ambition to build a robust football ecosystem in the country, while bringing …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts and full support on saving the Neville D’Souza football ground in Bandra, Mumbai, which the BMC wants to demolish for an Exhibition Centre. Sign the petition: https://c.org/S9Gyc8z5g6 !
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on talented Indian teenage striker Aryan Bose making it into the 2026 FC Bayern World Squad of German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has mandated DigiLocker verification with the AIFF Centralised Registration System (CRS) for all Indian players. The initiative has been introduced to strengthen the player registration process and enhance the authenticity and security of player records across Indian football. All Indian players registered in the …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on another step taken towards India’s Sports Passport after the clarification by the MEA on the passport being a travel document and not a proof of citizenship.
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