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India’s AIFF & Saudi Arabia Football Federation sign historic MoU!

The All India Football Federation today, Thursday, October 6, 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF). While AIFF was represented by its President, Kalyan Chaubey and the Secretary General, Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, the Saudi Arabia FF had its President, Yasser Al-Mishal and the …

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Igor Stimac signs contract extension till 2023 AFC Asian Cup!

India Men’s Senior National Team head coach Igor Stimac has on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, signed an extension of his contract at the Football House in New Delhi, till the end of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The decision to extend the contract was recommended by the AIFF’s Technical Committee …

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FIFA President condoles the death of former referee Sumanta Ghosh!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of former referee Mr Sumanta Ghosh, who passed away last week in Kolkata. In a letter to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Mr Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former FIFA referee, Sumanta …

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Finance Committee chairman Menla Ethenpa: Youth Development is the best investment!

As the President of the Sikkim Football Association Menla Ethenpa is involved with the game’s administration for a number of years. An Executive Committee member of the All India Football Federation, Mr. Ethenpa is the chairman of the recently constituted Finance Committee of the Federation. A few days ago, the …

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AIFF to host Coach Educator Development Pathway Project 2022 with FIFA!

The All India Football Federation has announced that it has been selected by the FIFA Technical Development Division for the Coach Educator Development Pathway Project, India 2022, a Coach Education programme for its member associations. The project will comprise of activities like e-learning, online and on-site modules, as well as …

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Competition Committee Chairman Anilkumar: Aim to encourage more participation at all levels!

Anilkumar Prabhakaran is a veteran football administrator and the secretary of the Kerala Football Association. Having been elected to the Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Anilkumar has also been given the responsibility as the Chairman of the Competition Committee. Recently, the Competition Committee met in New …

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League Committee chairman Lalnghinglova Hmar proposes four tier league system for India!

The Mizoram Football Association secretary, Lalnghinglova Hmar, is known in the Indian football fraternity as a man with a vision. In 2012, he played a key role in starting the Mizoram Premier League, now regarded one of the success stories of Indian football. Hmar, who is better known as Tete …

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AIFF introduces Futsal for All initiative to promote the sport across India!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) organised the “Futsal for All” initiative, comprising fun filled activities, small-sided games and workshops, to increase participation and awareness of the sport across the country. Spread over several Indian states, as many as 3,415 participants, along with 314 volunteers had the opportunity to play …

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FIFA-AFC delegation meets more stakeholders of Indian Football on Day 2!

The FIFA-AFC delegation, currently in India on a three-day visit to have dialogues with different stakeholders on development and way forward for Indian football, had yet another hectic day on Thursday, September 29, 2022. On the concluding day of the visit on Friday, September 30, 2022, the delegation is set …

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AIFF condoles the demise of former FIFA Referee Sumanta Ghosh!

The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Sumanta Ghosh, a former FIFA referee. Ghosh, who passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, was 70. He is survived by his wife and two sons. One of the top referees of the country in the 1990s, Ghosh was known for …

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