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AIFF Academy Accreditation results for 2025-26 announced!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Thursday, September 11, 2025, announced the results of its annual Academy Accreditation Programme, which continues to play a crucial role in strengthening player development and professionalising the football academy ecosystem in India. A total of 142 academies applied for accreditation this year, out …

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AIFF sets up Bid Evaluation Committee!

The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened virtually on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and approved the Federation’s Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for selecting an agency to manage and award the rights to monetise AIFF’s commercial properties for a limited term. To oversee the selection process, …

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AIFF Statement on FSDL Meeting!

As directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, representatives of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) met on Monday, August 25, 2025, to deliberate on the way forward for the 2025–26 football season. Both parties approached the discussions in a constructive and positive spirit and …

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AIFF condoles the passing of Olympic medallist & former AIFF Medical Commission Chairman Dr. Vece Paes!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Dr. Vece Paes, who passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Dr. Paes served Indian sport with distinction both on and off the field. He was 80 years of age. A former India hockey midfielder, Dr. Paes was part of the …

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Khalid Jamil signs full-time contract as India senior men’s team head coach!

The All India Football Federation can confirm that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men’s National Team. Jamil will exclusively take charge of the national team on a full-time basis and will begin …

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AIFF-FSDL-ISL CEOs meet; plan competitions for 2025-26 season!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Thursday, August 7, 2025, convened a meeting with Indian Super League (ISL) clubs in New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, brought together key stakeholders, including club CEOs of 13 clubs, representatives from FSDL, and AIFF representatives, Vice President …

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Khalid Jamil appointed India Men’s National Team head coach!

The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Executive Committee (EC), on the recommendation of the federation’s Technical Committee (TC), decided to appoint Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the Senior Men’s Indian National Team during its virtual meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025. In the presence of AIFF President Shri …

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Hindustan Zinc and AIFF launch Indian Women Football Academy!

Expanding its horizon to usher into a new era of fostering equality, empowerment and driving a football revolution in India, Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, today, announced their plans to embark on a massive grassroots programme for girls with Zinc Football …

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India to play CAFA Nations Cup 2025!

The India senior men’s national team, as part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round, will participate in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 8. India have been drafted into the biennial Central …

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