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AIFF partners with Pearson to launch BTEC International Level 3 sport qualifications in India!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is to offer international sports industry qualifications designed to provide pathways to careers in sports for millennials and adults. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to obtain a world-class sports education created by Pearson with real-life content from Liverpool Football Club across five career …

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Kiren Rijiju: Citizens also need to take up responsibility to turn India into a sporting nation!

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel lauded Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju for putting “more focus” on sports which has helped the country see a “quantum jump” in overall Indian sports. “Of late, we have seen a major change in …

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Blue Tigers stars laud India’s ‘exciting’ 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in an event in New Delhi on Wednesday, December 16, which has created an incredible buzz across the nation among various stakeholders, including the players. Blue Tigers skipper Sunil Chhetri, who has represented the …

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AIFF & India hand in official 2027 AFC Asian Cup bid!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formally announced its candidature to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and deliver a Brighter Future Together for football in India and across Asia. Unveiling its plans at the launch in New Delhi today, AIFF showcased the unrivalled potential of hosting Asia’s flagship …

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AIFF collaborates with FC Barcelona & Australia to hold online refresher course for E-certificate instructors!

The All India Football Federation (AFF) organised a three-day online refresher course for AIFF E-certificate instructors from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13. Danny Abboud from Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Jordi Fernandez from FC Barcelona attended the sessions as the Course Instructors. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das thanked …

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Indian sisters Ananya Kamboj & Aahana Kamboj participated in Football for Friendship 2020!

Ananya Kamboj and Aahana Kamboj represented India at the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship 2020 as a member of International Expert Council and young journalist respectively. The Eighth Season of the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship has finished. This season, the first-ever Football for …

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India U-17 Girls: Motivated & encouraged after interaction with Praful Patel & Kiren Rijiju!

In an interaction with the India U-17 women’s national team on Tuesday, December 1, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju laid down the future pathway for the players, starting from the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign to the 2027 …

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AIFF president Praful Patel & Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju interact with India U-17 girls via video conferencing!

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel and Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju interacted at length with the India U-17 Women’s National team and assured them of their full support and laid down a roadmap for the girls on Tuesday, December 1. …

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AFP VIDEO: India Maradona fans mourn ‘Our God’ Diego!

Emotional fans in the cities of Kolkata and Kannur mourn the passing of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona, who is revered as their “legend” and even “God”. Tributes flock in on streets and at the football giant’s statue in Kolkata, while Hotel Blue Nile in Kannur is setting up a museum …

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Indian football icons mourn ‘inspirational’ Diego Maradona’s demise!

Indian football stars grieved the passing away of one of football’s greatest legends, Diego Maradona, who enthralled fans across the world with his skills and had wowed fans in India during his multiple visits to the country in the past as well. The former Argentine captain and FIFA World Cup …

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