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The Bridge VIDEO: Will PM Narendra Modi bring the FIFA World Cup to India?

During a visit to Meghalaya, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about football. The PM gave a lot of football references and used analogy well to describe situations in the country. He was also optimistic about India hosting the FIFA World Cup in the future! This speech coincided with the …

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Vijay Bali: Futsal Club Championship will pave way for India Futsal Team!

Indian Football is making new headways, and Futsal is at the centre of this revolution. With the country set to host it’s second edition of the Futsal club Championship next year, the All India Football Federation will now, for the first time, scout the best futsal players from the nation …

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AIFF’s application for Pro Level of AFC Coaching Convention approved!

The All India Football Federation is delighted to announce that the AFC Coach Education Panel has approved India’s application for membership at the Pro Level of the AFC Coaching Convention. The membership at the Pro Level will allow the AIFF the right to organise AFC C, B, A, and Pro …

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AIFF’s maiden Beach Soccer Committee meeting chaired by Jignesh Patil!

The first ever Beach Soccer Committee meeting of the All India Football Federation was chaired by Jignesh Patil over video conferencing on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Present in the meeting along with the Chairperson were AIFF Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Deputy Secretary General Sunando Dhar, Deputy …

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2027 AFC Asian Cup hosting: India’s AIFF withdraw from the race!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has been officially notified by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of their decision to withdraw their bid from the 2027 AFC Asian Cup host selection process. The AFC Executive Committee had shortlisted the AIFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) bids to host …

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India pull out of hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup race!

The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation has decided to withdraw its bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. As per the strategic Roadmap of the Federation, which will be announced later this month, the AIFF management thinks the hosting of big events doesn’t fit into the …

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Wolverhampton Wanderers head to India!

Russell Jones took Wolverhampton Wanderers to India last month to celebrate 30 years of the Premier League and deliver a series of club-driven projects across Mumbai. Wolves’ general manager for marketing and commercial growth Jones was joined by club mascot Wolfie in Mumbai, taking part in a series of events …

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AC Milan opens three new International Academies open in India!

The opening ceremony of three new centres of AC Milan International Academy in the federal state of Kerala, launched in collaboration with Calicut Sport City LLT, was recently held in India. At the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kochi, a city located in the Ernakulam district that will host one of …

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Borussia Dortmund supports organic cotton farming in India!

“From the field to the fanshop” initiative by BMZ and textile company BRANDS Fashion: Borussia Dortmund, in association with eight football clubs from the top two flights of the Bundesliga, is committed to fair organic cotton during the production of its fan merchandise. This year, for the first time, nine …

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India all set to be a part of the FIFAe Nations Series 2023 for the third time in a row!

The All India Football Federation has signed the Participation Agreement with FIFA for the FIFAe Nations 2023 and India will be a part of the flagship competitive gaming series of FIFA for its Member Associations for the third consecutive year. India currently ranked 18 globally in the FIFAe Nations Ranking …

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