Ladakh, one of India’s newest union territories, sandwiched between the Karakoram Mountain range and the Himalayas, has always been known for its surreal landscapes, unique Buddhist monasteries, high mountain passes, and vibrant culture. And now, football too. On December 23, 2022, the Ladakh football team created history at the Jawaharlal …
Read More »
In the 1990s, stars like Bhaichung Bhutia and I.M. Vijayan paved the way for a resurgence in the popularity of football. Now, in 2022, India has over 160 million football fans. We have the support. We have the talent. Together, VICE India and Budweiser India are discussing what India has …
Read More »
Ladakh, one of India’s newest union territories, sandwiched between the Karakoram Mountain range and the Himalayas, has always been known for its surreal landscapes, unique Buddhist monasteries, high mountain passes, and vibrant culture. And now, football too. On December 23, 2022, the Ladakh football team created history at the Jawaharlal …
Read More »
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is history and for hosts Qatar despite all the pre-tournament criticism it was a huge footballing success. One nation which did not take part but had a huge part to play in the tournaments overall success was India or better to say the fans from …
Read More »
All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey chaired a meeting between the Federation and it’s Member Associations (State FAs) on Tuesday on December 27, 2022 at the Football House in New Delhi. Present in the meeting along with the President was Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran. The meeting was attended …
Read More »
There is hardly a top player in the country who hasn’t gone through the grind of the Santosh Trophy at some stage of his career in the last eight decades. Starting from Talimeren Ao, the first captain of Independent India to present day icon Sunil Chhetri, all had made their …
Read More »
The 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy has gotten underway, and it aims to spread the game to all corners of the country. Much like how it started in the pre-independence era, this season the state teams will get to play more number of matches against teams from …
Read More »
“It was so long ago,” Inder Singh recalls softly and then falls silent. A few moments pass before he continues, or tries to. “It is difficult to remember,” he adds, pausing, taking time. “But…” another long pause. “It was never about one goal, or one player. Football is not like …
Read More »
The All India Football Federation’s Advisory Committee meeting was Chaired online by former India captain Shabbir Ali on Friday, December 23, 2022. Apart from the Chairperson, also present in the meeting were AIFF Vice President NA Haris, Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Deputy Chairperson GP Palguna, and Committee Members, Gurdev …
Read More »
In July 1941, India was a vastly different country. The horror of partition was still six years away, an undivided India was reeling under the British rule, Mahatma Gandhi’s call for “Quit India” movement would come a year later, and the nation was yet to realise the impact of Netaji …
Read More »
Arunava about Football A look at football & the world through my eyes!