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AIFF ExCo to review shortlisted candidates for Blue Tigers head coach role!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Committee recently met to evaluate 170 applications received for the position of Head Coach of the Indian Men’s National Football Team. Following comprehensive discussions and a rigorous selection process, 10 candidates were selected for the committee to review, following which, the TC shortlisted …

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AIFF Technical Committee shortlists three for Blue Tigers head coach role!

The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee (TC) met virtually on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to shortlist the applicants for the Senior Men’s Indian Football Team head coach role. The TC carefully reviewed 170 applications received earlier this month and narrowed it down to three candidates – Khalid Jamil, Stephen …

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Inter Kashi adjudged champions of I-League 2024-25!

The All India Football Federation congratulates Inter Kashi FC on being adjudged champions of I-League 2024-25, in reference to the judgment passed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Friday, July 18, 2025. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi …

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AIFF Statement on future of ISL!

The AIFF has taken note of the communication issued pertaining to the Indian Super League (ISL), by our partners, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), stating their inability to proceed with the forthcoming season of the ISL in the absence of clarity on FSDL’s continuing rights under a renewed contractual framework. …

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AIFF announces reward for fantastic Blue Tigresses!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is pleased to announce a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers held in Thailand. The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign — winning all four matches in convincing …

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AIFF Technical Committee discusses National Team performance with Executive Committee!

The AIFF Technical Committee (TC), chaired by former India captain I.M. Vijayan, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, recommended to the Executive Committee that a new head coach be appointed for the Senior Men’s National Team through an open application process. The Executive Committee, chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, …

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CAS decision on ineligible player in I-League 2024-25!

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, upheld an appeal filed by Inter Kashi FC against a decision issued on April 18, 2025, by an independent appellate committee. The CAS further set aside the decision issued by the Appeal Committee and upheld the terms of …

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AIFF announces Academy Accreditation 2025-26 Rules and Regulations!

The All India Football Federation has announced the AIFF Academy Accreditation Rules and Regulations for the 2025-26 season. The Academy Accreditation application window is now open, with the deadline set for June 10, 2025. Interested academies may apply through the Academy Accreditation application portal that may be accessed through the …

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AIFF condoles the death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal!

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India midfielder DMK Afzal, who passed away, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Afzal is survived by his wife. An excellent midfielder of his times, Afzal was a part of the gold medal-winning India team at the 1962 Asian Games in …

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Soumya Guguloth & Subhasish Bose win at AIFF Awards 2025!

Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the AIFF Best Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year 2024-25 on the AIFF Awards Day in Bhubaneswar on Friday, May 2, 2025. The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final. Among …

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