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AIFF Masterclass: Total Football simplified by Johan Neeskens!

We have had great players and we have had legendary ones. And yet there are those who have, forever, left their footprints on the sands, changed the ‘Beautiful Game,’ and moulded it in a manner that improved the sport world over. Former Netherlands International and ex-Ajax Amsterdam and FC Barcelona …

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Colin Chambers: Anyone can become a scout as scouting is all about observation!

The All India Football Federation conducted a scouting course at the Football Headquarters, the Football House where Colin Chambers, Director IPSO (International Professional Scouting Organisation) educated the participants about “looking looks deeper into the character and attitude of the player.” In a freewheeling interview, Chambers spoke at length about the course, …

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Ahmedabad receives provisional clearance for 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

The Local Organising Committee of the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India confirmed Ahmedabad as a provisional venue for the Tournament. Addressing the media at TransStadia on Sunday, December 22, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, Roma Khanna said, “We are happy to give a provisional clearance …

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AIFF condoles Mohun Bagan president Gitanath Ganguly’s demise!

The All India Football Federation condoles the death of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club president Gitanath Ganguly. Mr. Ganguly is survived by his wife and son. He was 83 when he took his last breath. Mr. Ganguly, a lawyer by profession, took charge in office since the last Mohun Bagan general …

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First-ever Scouting Course organised by AIFF kicks-off in New Delhi!

The first-ever scouting course organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) commenced at Football House in New Delhi on Saturday, December 14. Colin Chambers, Director, International Professional Scouting Organization is the instructor for the four-day-long course, which is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday. Chambers is looking forward to “a …

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Sweden U-17 coach lauds AIFF commitment towards Women’s Football!

Sweden, bronze medallists at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, and a powerhouse in women’s football, are among the three participants at the ongoing U-17 Women’s Football Tournament 2019 in Mumbai. The competition is a first-of-its-kind in India and the Sweden U-17 women’s team coach Pär Lagerström expressed his thoughts …

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Indian Coaches learn & improve in KNVB Coaching programme!

The city of New Delhi was graced by the presence of former Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens, who was in the capital on Friday, December 13 to train a number of coaches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as part of an exchange between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the …

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LaLiga inks five-year partnership with Dream11 in India!

LaLiga today announced Dream11 as the league’s Official Fantasy Game in India. LaLiga is one of the most popular football leagues in the world and features some of Europe’s best football clubs such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid FC, Atlético de Madrid, Valencia CF and many more with some of …

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Futsal Club Championship to kick-off from 2020 season!

A Futsal club completion will be a part of the AIFF competition calendar from the 2020 season onwards, the AIFF Executive Committee unanimously decided during the meet in Delhi on December 10, 2019. The AIFF holds all rights for any Futsal Championship all over the country and any external party …

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Rohit Sharma becomes LaLiga’s First Ever Brand Ambassador in India!

One of the world’s premier Cricket batsmen in the modern era and football aficionado, Rohit Sharma has joined hands with LaLiga – Spain’s top division football league as its brand ambassador in India. He is the first non-footballer in the history of the league to have signed the dotted line …

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