. The All India Football Federation has announced the AIFF Academy Accreditation Rules and Regulations for the 2026-27 season. The application window is now open, with academies required to apply through the Centralised Registration System (CRS) within the stipulated deadline. Academies will be assessed based on a defined checklist outlined …
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The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away in Guwahati on April 3, 2026. He was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Gilbertson Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on why FIFA and the AFC granted the AIFF a deadline extension to December 2026 for the AIFF Elections.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football U-20 men’s national team losing the SAFF U20 Championship final 3-4 on penalties to Bangladesh in Male.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the chances of getting more OCIs to play for the Indian Football national teams after the debut of Ryan Williams.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football men’s national team winning their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier 2-1 against Hong Kong in Kochi.
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the Indian Football men’s national team ahead of their final AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Hong Kong in Kochi.
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The All India Football Federation, on Friday, March 27, 2026, opened the bids for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial Rights Relating to Competitions and Properties Owned by AIFF. Rights for the Indian Super League (ISL), Federation Cup (formerly Super Cup), the Indian Women’s League (IWL), and the IWL …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), designating it as its official Youth Development Partner to strengthen U16 football in India. The partnership combines AIFF’s national competition framework with DSF’s youth development capabilities, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing grassroots football …
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The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee met online on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to discuss the future of both the men’s and women’s national teams. The meeting was chaired by IM Vijayan, along with members Harjinder Singh, Shabbir Ali, Victor Amalraj, Climax Lawrence, and Santosh Singh, who recommended that …
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