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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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Under-19 Colts will be participating in the Independence Day Tournament 2016, which kicked-off in the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Monday, July 25. The AIFF Colts face Aizawl FC in their opening encounter of the Tournament on July 29 at the Lammual Ground in Aizawl, …
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The All India Football Federation has a few days left until Sunday, July 31 to present a plan for the future Indian club football structure to convince the Goan I-League clubs in Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa besides maybe Dempo SC to continue to play in the top …
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The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India International Marto Gracias. Gracias who represented India in eight International matches passed away in Mumbai on Monday, July 25 following a cardiac arrest. He was 75. Gracias made his International Debut for India in 1967 against Western Australia …
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