In a stellar year for Indian football wherein India hosted its first FIFA World Cup, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, stadium attendance touched an all new high, etching India’s name in history. The transition from the ‘sleeping giant’ to the ‘passionate giant’ was all too visible in the …
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The Sports Minister of India, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, was recently asked in the Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, about the current status of the merger plans of the AIFF for the Indian Super League and the I-League. The issue was raised by West Bengal MP, Ritabrata Banerjee, in a …
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The English Premier League today announced an official partnership with Indian film actor Ranveer Singh from the famed film fraternity of Bollywood, who is a passionate football fan and will help promote the Premier League to fans in India and globally. Singh, famous for his lead roles in films such …
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Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay 105th position behind Georgia, but ahead of Kenya; while Germany stay top. India have 320 points, the same like than last month and …
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today on a state visit in Mizoram said that Football could become a global identity for Mizoram! The Government of India’s Act East policy puts special focus on Mizoram as a border state to Myanmar and football’s growth and success has not gone unnoticed …
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A memorial was organized in the capital today, December 15, 2017, in remembrance of former AIFF president late Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi who had passed away at the age of 72 on November 20, 2017. As a mark of respect, the AIFF Flag had flown at half-mast at the AIFF Headquarters …
Read More »Earlier in the day, the latest quarterly FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the fourth rankings of 2017, India dropped a spot to be in 57th position jointly with Peru behind Iran and ahead of Bosnia & Herzegovina. India have 1409 points, …
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Effortlessly juggling a ball wearing Kolhapuri slippers, putting decades worth of football knowledge into a two-hour training session with local underprivileged children and attending a fan screening of Sundays’ Merseyside derby – these are just some of the highlights of the Liverpool FC Legends visit to India for LFC World …
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Former Indian national football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill was felicitated in New Delhi today for his outstanding contribution to Indian football. Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented him a shawl, memento and a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh (500,000) on the occasion.
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Former Indian national football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill was felicitated in New Delhi today for his outstanding contribution to Indian football. Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented him a shawl, memento and a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh (500,000) on the occasion. …
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