Indian football legend and long-time India captain Baichung Bhutia in a social media interaction mentioned that he would consider running for the AIFF top post as president. While answering questions on Facebook, Baichung said, “That is definitely something to be considered in future.” “At the moment I am focussing on …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel stated that the AIFF is working in “close collaboration” with FIFA to choose the “earliest possible timeline” for hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The AIFF President’s tweeted from his official Twitter account: “I am happy to share that we …
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The All India Football Federation has started online tutorial classes for referees across the country to keep them on their toes during the lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic in India. 60 referees of Category 3 and category 4 have been divided into two batches of 30 participants each and are …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian football are as affected by the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as most of the federations, leagues and competitions around the world. While the 2019/20 Indian Super League could finish its competition with ATK lifting the ISL-6 title in a final without spectators …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has submitted its expression of interest for India to be host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is said to have received two bids so far with Saudi Arabia being the other country besides India having send their formal …
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The All India Football Federation has started a campaign featuring past and present stars to spread awareness among the people about how to keep fit during the lockdown. The video campaign #FitWithIndianFootball will see players ranging from the national senior men’s and women’s team to Indian Arrows and Indian U-17 …
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In wake of the crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic, the All India Football Federation has pledged to contribute Rs. 25 lakhs to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s PM CARES Fund. All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said: “The love, care and support from countrymen has provided us motivation …
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In light of the prevalent conditions in the country in response to COVID-19 and in line with the Government of India’s notification to stop all sporting activities temporarily, the All India Football Federation has decided that the AIFF Academy Accreditation 2020-21 application and submission deadline will be extended until April …
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Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman Bin El Khalifa has sent his “heartfelt condolences and sympathies” on the passing away of legendary Indian player and coach Padma Shri Pradip Kumar Banerjee. In a letter to AIFF president Praful Patel, the AFC President wrote, “On behalf the whole Asian football family, …
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former India Captain, Coach and Technical Director Pradip Kumar Banerjee, who was fondly referred to as PK Banerjee by his vast legion of fans. Banerjee breathed his last at a private hospital in Kolkata after a prolonged illness on March 20, …
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