Reference to Schedule IV of the Constitution of the All India Football Federation, the AIFF has opened registration for individuals eligible to apply for memberships in the National Referees’ Association (NRA), the National Coaches’ Association (NCA), and the National Players’ Association (NPA). The procedural documents are now available on the …
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former India forward Mohammed Rahmatullah, who passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. One of the foremost forwards of his time, Rahmatullah represented India on 12 occasions, scoring five times for the country. Perhaps his most famous performance came in the …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF press conference on Saturday in Kolkata featuring India head coach Khalid Jamil and ExCo member Shabbir Ali.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday, November 24, 2025, has formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of the Constitution as directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, pursuant to its order dated October 15, 2025. As a result, the AIFF Constitution is now in accordance with …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) have launched a new animated safeguarding video series aimed at raising awareness about child safety in football. The ‘Kick Off Project’, initiated by SAFF, seeks to educate and empower young players, parents, and coaches through engaging, age-appropriate …
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The AIFF, in collaboration with Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), conducted a three-day workshop for referees from October 24 to 26, 2025, in Mumbai, as part of their preparation for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2025-26 season. This workshop was led by instructors Maria Rebello and Uvena Fernandes and saw …
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The AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Official Draw was conducted at the Football House on Thursday, September 25, 2025, pitting 16 teams from the Indian Super League and the I-League across four groups. The Super Cup will commence on October 25, with action from Group A, as East Bengal FC take …
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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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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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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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