The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel became the first Indian to be elected on the all-powerful FIFA Council and the 62-years old Asian Football Confederation Vice-President also had the honour of addressing the continental federation congress in the absence of President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who …
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Eventful week for Indian Football as Ranjit Bajaj announces he is SHUTTING DOWN former I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC. Also, Praful Patel looks set to become the FIRST INDIAN to join the FIFA Council!
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After being elected as the first-ever Indian member of the FIFA Council, AIFF president Praful Patel spoke about the same to IANS. “I am happy with the victory here, because my election to FIFA council is also a proud moment for India. I also feel personally honoured to become the …
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All India Football Federation President Praful Patel was elected a FIFA Council Member at the 29th AFC Congress Malaysia 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur earlier today, April 6. A total of 5 candidates including Mr. Patel was elected in addition to the AFC President, and one female member for the …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Chennai City FC for winning their maiden I-League title, in a letter addressed to the All India Football Federation. “I was delighted to hear that Chennai City FC have been crowned 2018/19 I-League Champions. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate them for their first …
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FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have announced Orange as a National Supporter of the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Orange completes the line-up of six National Supporters for the tournament, which is taking place from June 7 to July 7 in nine Host Cities all …
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Following its invitation to all member associations (MAs) to express their interest in submitting a bid to host the final competition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, FIFA has received a total of nine expressions, namely from the following MAs (in alphabetical order by country): – Argentinian Football Association …
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FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council held in Miami on Friday, March 15, 2019. The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel described it as a “proud moment” for Indian Football. “I …
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In great news for Indian football, the FIFA Council has awarded India the hosting rights for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The decision was made during the FIFA Council meeting in Miami, USA today. The 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will become the second …
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The FIFA Council held its ninth meeting today in Miami, where the members of FIFA’s strategic and decision-making body voted on a number of agenda items that will shape the future of international competitions, chief of which was the introduction of a revamped, 24-team FIFA Club World Cup. The FIFA …
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