The All India Football Federation conducted a scouting course at the Football Headquarters, the Football House where Colin Chambers, Director IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organisation) educated the participants about “looking looks deeper into the character and attitude of the player.” In a freewheeling interview, Chambers spoke at length about the course, …
Read More »Would the AIFF be right to scrap the Super Cup 2020?
There have been media reports and also statements from AIFF general secretary Kushal Das that the Super Cup 2020 is set to be scrapped. So I ask the question, is the AIFF right not to hold the Super Cup 2020? With no Super Cup 2020, it would mean that Indian …
Read More »AIFF condoles Mohun Bagan president Gitanath Ganguly’s demise!
The All India Football Federation condoles the death of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club president Gitanath Ganguly. Mr. Ganguly is survived by his wife and son. He was 83 when he took his last breath. Mr. Ganguly, a lawyer by profession, took charge in office since the last Mohun Bagan general …
Read More »AIFF to look into Mumbai City FC’s allegations of racism against referee!
The All India Football Federation has received a formal complaint from Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC against Saudi Arabian referee Turki Mohammed Al Khudayr for making racist remarks against their player Serge Kevyn Angoue of Gabon in their ISL match against Bengaluru FC held on Sunday, December 15, …
Read More »First-ever Scouting Course organised by AIFF kicks-off in New Delhi!
The first-ever scouting course organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) commenced at Football House in New Delhi on Saturday, December 14. Colin Chambers, Director, International Professional Scouting Organization is the instructor for the four-day-long course, which is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday. Chambers is looking forward to “a …
Read More »Indian Coaches learn & improve in KNVB Coaching programme!
The city of New Delhi was graced by the presence of former Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens, who was in the capital on Friday, December 13 to train a number of coaches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as part of an exchange between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the …
Read More »420 Grams S02E15: Referees – Football’s Silent Minority!
Incidents over the course of the current season of the Indian Super League have put the focus back on those officiating the sport. From questions related to their competence and ability, to almost shouldering the blame for the overall state of football in the country, referees seem to have a …
Read More »Futsal Club Championship to kick-off from 2020 season!
A Futsal club completion will be a part of the AIFF competition calendar from the 2020 season onwards, the AIFF Executive Committee unanimously decided during the meet in Delhi on December 10, 2019. The AIFF holds all rights for any Futsal Championship all over the country and any external party …
Read More »AIFF Executive Committee meets in New Delhi!
The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel chaired the AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 10. Besides, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das; Vice Presidents Subrata Dutta and Manavendra Singh, and all other members except Vice-Presidents Larsing Ming, and KMI Mather; and AIFF Treasurer ZA …
Read More »AIFF & KNVB hold joint Coach Development programme!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in association with the KNVB (Netherlands Football Federation) hosted a joint Coach Development programme that commenced on Thursday, December 5, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Facility on Mumbai. The KNVB World Coaches Programme included the coaches who are currently existing under the …
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