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AIFF distributes Baby League guidelines to State Football Associations!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially published and distributed the draft of the Baby League Operators Guideline and its Rules and Regulations to all State Football Associations for launch of Baby Leagues through State and District FAs. AIFF is ready to receive interests from all stakeholders including State …

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Indian women star in AFC’s It’s My Game campaign!

Indian referee Uvena Fernandes and All India Football Federation (AIFF) Women’s Football Manager Sapna Rani appear in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s “It’s My Game” campaign, which continues with videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent. Showcasing the various career paths available for …

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AIFF invited candidates for Match Commissioner Seminar!

The All India Football Federation invites candidates to apply for the Match Commissioner Seminar 2018-19 in July/August 2018 at New Delhi. Candidature criteria: Age: between 30-55 (born between 1963-1988) Football experience: Minimum three (3) years of organizing matches as official(s) of a State Association or affiliated league/clubs; Computer skills: Well-versed …

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VIDEO – SportScreen: Will India ever qualify for the Football World Cup?

Did you know that Delhi’s iconic Karim’s restaurant became famous because of football? Do you know the real reason why India didn’t play the 1950 Football World Cup? And can India ever dream of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup? Nikhil Naz sat down at Karim’s with Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran …

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India’s first Official Match Ball Carriers by Kia Motors at 2018 FIFA World Cup!

Passion and hard work make dreams come true, and that is what happened in June 2018 when two young passionate Indian kids – Rishitej (June 18) and Nathania (June 22) – made the nation proud at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as India’s first Official Match Ball Carriers. Let’s take …

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BKT of India announced as new Italy’s Serie B title sponsor!

The Italian Serie B (Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B), the second-highest division in Italian club football, has announced a deal with BKT which will see the Indian tyre manufacturer become the new title sponsor of the league. The deal will run for three seasons, from 2018/19 to 2020/21 and the …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India drop a spot to 60th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest quarterly FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2018, India dropped a spot to be in 60th position behind Venezuela and ahead of Turkey. India have 1409 points, the same as last month …

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AIFF kick starts fresh scouting campaign!

The All India Football Federation conducted scouting trials in Jharkhand in association with Jharkhand Football Association from June 4-6 to unearth more footballing talent in the age categories of U-13 to U-18 for both boys and girls. The scouting team thereafter conducted the trials in Cuttack (Odisha) on June 8/9 …

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India’s Rishi & Nathania to be official Kia Match Ball Carriers at 2018 FIFA World Cup!

Ten year old Rishi Tej of Karnataka and 11-year-old Nathania John K. of Tamil Nadu will be the two Official Match Ball Carriers (OMBC) at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. One of them will carry the match ball during the Belgium vs Panama game while the other …

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