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FIFA President condoles the death of former referee Sumanta Ghosh!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of former referee Mr Sumanta Ghosh, who passed away last week in Kolkata. In a letter to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Mr Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former FIFA referee, Sumanta …

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Finance Committee chairman Menla Ethenpa: Youth Development is the best investment!

As the President of the Sikkim Football Association Menla Ethenpa is involved with the game’s administration for a number of years. An Executive Committee member of the All India Football Federation, Mr. Ethenpa is the chairman of the recently constituted Finance Committee of the Federation. A few days ago, the …

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AIFF to host Coach Educator Development Pathway Project 2022 with FIFA!

The All India Football Federation has announced that it has been selected by the FIFA Technical Development Division for the Coach Educator Development Pathway Project, India 2022, a Coach Education programme for its member associations. The project will comprise of activities like e-learning, online and on-site modules, as well as …

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Competition Committee Chairman Anilkumar: Aim to encourage more participation at all levels!

Anilkumar Prabhakaran is a veteran football administrator and the secretary of the Kerala Football Association. Having been elected to the Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Anilkumar has also been given the responsibility as the Chairman of the Competition Committee. Recently, the Competition Committee met in New …

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League Committee chairman Lalnghinglova Hmar proposes four tier league system for India!

The Mizoram Football Association secretary, Lalnghinglova Hmar, is known in the Indian football fraternity as a man with a vision. In 2012, he played a key role in starting the Mizoram Premier League, now regarded one of the success stories of Indian football. Hmar, who is better known as Tete …

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Robin Yadav on target as Bengaluru FC Colts snatch late win against FC Deccan!

A late header from defender Robin Yadav (90+4′) gave Jan van Loon’s Bengaluru FC side a 1-0 win over FC Deccan, in the BDFA Super Division League at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Thursday. The win marked the Blue Colts’ fourth in five games, handing them 12 points. Both sides …

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FIFA-AFC delegation meets more stakeholders of Indian Football on Day 2!

The FIFA-AFC delegation, currently in India on a three-day visit to have dialogues with different stakeholders on development and way forward for Indian football, had yet another hectic day on Thursday, September 29, 2022. On the concluding day of the visit on Friday, September 30, 2022, the delegation is set …

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AIFF condoles the demise of former FIFA Referee Sumanta Ghosh!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Sumanta Ghosh, a former FIFA referee. Ghosh, who passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, was 70. He is survived by his wife and two sons. One of the top referees of the country in the 1990s, Ghosh was known for …

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Chhinga Veng FC see off Chawnpui FC in close MPL-9 win!

Chhinga Veng FC remain the only unbeaten team in MPL9 as they earned a narrow 1-0 win over Chawnpui FC. Coached by their former MPL winning coach Lalsangzuala Hmar, Chawnpui FC were able to create chances especially after going behind. Substitutes Lalsawmzela and Lalliansanga came close to finding an equalizer …

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