Tag Archives: India

120,000 school kids to watch 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

In the opening week of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, the tournament has already attracted a lot of warmth from football fans in the country. The presence of a special set of fans seen consistently cheering from the stands – young boys and girls – has …

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Qatar to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup; India & Saudi Arabia shortlisted for 2027 edition!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has today confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Chairing the 11th AFC Executive Committee meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated the QFA on their successful bid and also conveyed …

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2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India to support Mental Health Awareness!

Monday, October 10, marked World Mental Health Day. Through FIFA’s ongoing #ReachOut campaign, which was designed to raise awareness of mental health conditions and the importance of a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it, and …

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FIFA & AIFF launch Football for Schools as Government of India pledges active support!

The FIFA, in partnership with the AIFF, and the support of the Government of India, launched the Football for Schools project, which is aimed at broad-basing the beautiful game across the country. In a meet with the local media in New Delhi on Monday, October 10, 2022, FIFA Secretary General …

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National supporters of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India announced!

Odisha Tourism, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India and United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) were announced on Friday, October 7, 2022, as the National Supporters of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India in the presence of AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA Director of Youth Tournaments …

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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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2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Legends Talk Ft. Bhaichung Bhutia!

The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is the start of widespread support for women’s football in India. Bhaichung Bhutia has a message for the fans ahead of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, so hear him out and buy your tickets from fifa.com/tickets

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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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India all set for the biggest football festival – 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

Football fever is spreading across India as ticket sales for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – – scheduled to be held between October 11 and 30, 2022 across Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai – have picked up on fifa.com/tickets following its launch in the presence of Union Minister for Youth …

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Manchester United fan event #ILOVEUNITED returns to India’s Kolkata!

Manchester United’s international fan event, #ILOVEUNITED, is returning to Kolkata on Sunday, October 16, as the club delivers on a promise made to its supporters in India last season. #ILOVEUNITED Kolkata is free to attend. Fans can apply online for tickets by visiting the event page by no later than …

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