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AIFF & LOC Statement on the postponement of 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India!

FIFA yesterday, April 3 announced that it has decided to postpone the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The All India Football Federation and Local Organising Committee are supportive of the decision by FIFA to postpone the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. We …

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NNIS VIDEO: Indian Footballers pitch in for PM CARES Fund!

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri says it is heartening to see players contribute to PM-CARES Fund to help the country in its fight against the Coronavirus. Chhetri took to Twitter and posted a series of tweets. “We’ve always received more than we can give. Which is why in this …

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AIFF donates Rs. 25 lakhs to India’s PM CARES Fund!

In wake of the crisis caused by Covid-19 pandemic, the All India Football Federation has pledged to contribute Rs. 25 lakhs to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s PM CARES Fund. All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said: “The love, care and support from countrymen has provided us motivation …

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Blue Tigers join hands in India’s fight against Covid-19!

With Covid-19 Coronavirus creating havoc, several members of the Blue Tigers have come forward to lend a helping hand by contributing for the social cause. “As an Indian it’s my responsibility to lend a hand to the cause in whatever possible manner I can,” defender Pritam Kotal, who contributed INR …

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AFC Women’s Football Day witnesses ‘tremendous participation’ across India!

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020, the All India Football Federation had celebrated the week with its State Associations throughout the nation. It covered a wide range of activities among a diverse range of participation, where more than 7,500 people took part between March 5-11, 2020. Additionally, …

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India’s Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 4 lakh for Novy Kapadia’s medical expenses!

In good news for ailing football commentator and historian Novy Kapadia, he received a grant of Rs 4 lakh from the sports ministry to cover his medical expenses after the Delhi University failed to clear his pension fund even after four decades of service. “Novy Kapadia has contributed to Indian …

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AFC congratulates FC Goa, Mohun Bagan and ATK for winning season titles!

The Asian Football Confederation has congratulated FC Goa, Mohun Bagan and ATK for “winning the season titles in India.” In a letter to the All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das; Dato Windsor John, AFC General Secretary, wrote, “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation, I would like to …

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Remaining I-League matches to be held behind closed doors!

Adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, All India Football Federation has decided to complete the remaining matches of the 2019-20 edition of the I-League behind closed doors. Besides team officials and players; match officials (referees), medical staff, TV Crew, accredited media, and required …

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Update on India’s Dept of Sports (MYAS) guidelines regarding COVID-19!

The All India Football Federation will hold a Skype meeting with representatives from all I-League clubs at 4 PM on Friday (March 13, 2020) to take the matter forward in view of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports concerning the recent global outbreak of COVID-19 …

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Indian coaches take back ‘new perspective’ from AIFF’s Scouting Course!

As many as 40 coaches and scouts, who attended a four-day Scouting Course arranged by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO), benefited from the course, taking back a new perspective on the Beautiful Game. The course took place at the Football House, in …

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