Tag Archives: AIFF

Traditional powerhouses, unlikely upstarts & generous hosts set to clash in 76th Santosh Trophy!

The allure of the Santosh Trophy is undeniable, enduring over time — protest, partition, and pandemic mere hurdles surmounted by the weight of a pan-India tournament that hones young talent, produces sparkling unknowns and gives stalwarts a chance to cement legacies. The twelve teams that have qualified for the final …

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AIFF condoles the demise of former India International Parimal Dey!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of former India International Parimal Dey, who passed away on Wednesday on February 1, 2023, in Kolkata; he was 81-years-old. A highly skillful inside-left during his prime in the 1960s, Dey made five appearances for India, with his only goal for the …

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SportsKhabri VIDEO: A conversation with Arunava Chaudhuri on ISL Broadcasting Rights!

In the second episode of the The Indian Football Podcast by SportsKhabri, Arunava Chaudhuri is their guest! SportsKhabri take a look at the broadcast rights situation of the Indian Super League, their potential transfer from Star to Viacom18, and the potential for entry of a third party in the future.

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India’s Futsal Club Championship to commence on February 8!

The Futsal Club Championship 2022-23 draw was conducted at the Football House in New Delhi on Monday, January 30, 2023, in the presence of AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, and Director Competitions Anil Kamat. In total, 14 teams are set to participate in the Futsal Club …

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Surat engulfed in AIFF’s National Beach Soccer Championship wave!

Football has certainly evolved over the years. The game itself has even branched off into different versions, one of which is currently making headways in India. The first-ever National Beach Soccer Championship has started in Surat, Gujarat, where 20 states are fighting it out against each other for the top …

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XtraTime VIDEO: FIFA lifts transfer ban on East Bengal FC!

Kolkata giants East Bengal FC have announced that world governing body FIFA have lifted the transfer ban on the club. East Bengal FC in a statement said, Emami East Bengal FC would like to announce that the transfer ban imposed on the Club has been lifted by FIFA after the …

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AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John pledges support towards Vision 2047!

AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, upon his arrival in India, met with Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, along with Director General, Sports Authority of India, Sandip Pradhan in New Delhi, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary General …

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