The AIFF Under-19 Colts went down fighting 1-2 against Chanmari-West FC in the Independence Day Cup 2016 in Aizawl, Mizoram on Tuesday, August 2. Although the AIFF Colts took the lead as early as the 2nd minute, when Zama’s curling free-kick ended in the back of the net, the Colts …
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In what will be a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the Under-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams …
Read More »Massimo Busacca, FIFA Head of Referees who visited Kochi last week maintains that it’s time to continue the good work if Indian Refereeing is to attain the next level. In an exclusive interview with AIFF Media, Busacca who was declared ‘Best Referee in the World’ in 2009 spoke at length …
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Ganesan Maniam, a well-known FIFA Referees Fitness Instructor who was recently in India feels the Indian Referees need to tune themselves with the “latest techniques and modern style of Refereeing.” In an exclusive interview to AIFF Media after conducting a FIFA MA Referees Fitness Course, Ganeshan spoke at length about …
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I have had the pleasure of watching a number of India senior and junior national teams across different parts of the world over the last 15/16 years. The results haven’t always been the best, but I have seen numerous boys turn into men, go on to do great things for …
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On the sidelines of the friendly game between Sportfreunde Siegen Under-17 vs India Under-16 on Saturday, July 30, I caught-up with former India striker Abhishek Yadav, who is current the COO of the India junior team for the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup and Head Scout of the AIFF. I …
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It was disturbing to read on Friday, July 29 that former India captains Bhaskar Ganguly and Manoranjan Bhattacharya have jointly filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the AIFF in the Supreme Court of India about the national federations so-called neglect of football in India. The case is set to …
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The All India Football Federation congratulated Uvena Fernandes as she has been selected to be the first Woman Referee from Indian to officiate in a FIFA World Cup. All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said that it was such an “inspiring moment for Indian Refereeing and Football.” “Earning a …
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The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel chaired the AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Besides, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das; Vice Presidents Subrata Dutta, K.M.I. Mather, Shrinivas Dempo, Subhash Chopra, Larsing Ming; Treasurer …
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The Western India Football Association (WIFA), who runs football in Maharashtra, will conduct an AIFF Women’s Grassroots Leaders Course from August 12 to 14 at the Cooperage Football Stadium in Mumbai. The course is open to Women over 18 years of age having football playing experience, a passion for football, …
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