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The AIFF wins AFC Developing Member Association Award!

The All India Football Federation on Thursday, December 1 won the AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Annual Awards 2016 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE. AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel collected the Award from AFC Vice President Ali Kafashian. …

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AIFF decide for a fresh round of I-League franchise tendering!

Keeping an eye on the forthcoming edition of the I-League 2016/17, the All India Football Federation’s bid evaluation committee met at the AIFF headquarters on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. The committee which comprised of Kushal Das, AIFF General Secretary, Subrata Dutta, AIFF Senior Vice-President, and Sunando Dhar, I-League CEO, evaluated …

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Sporting Clube de Goa announce I-League pullout!

Sporting Clube de Goa today after much thought and internal deliberations informed the general public that it had decided to pull out of the upcoming 2016/17 I-League. The Flaming Oranje have been regulars in India’s top division for a number of years and they explained their decision in a detailed …

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VIDEO: Superpower Football launch dedicated Indian Football channel!

Superpower Football is the First Indian channel dedicated to Indian football fans, with a mission to find the ESSENCE OF INDIAN FOOTBALL, and the hope to make India a footballing superpower! Superpower Football has been launched by Engage Sports Media from the UK!

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AIFF Technical Director Scott O’Donell resigns!

Earlier this week the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Technical Director Scott O’Donell resigned from his position earlier this week due to personal reasons. Scott had been appointed as the Technical Director for Academies and Coach Education back in November 2011 under a FIFA sponsored program as part of the …

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VIDEO – NDTV: France/Arsenal legend Robert Pires thinks ISL needs to be longer!

Former France and Arsenal legend Robert Pires told NDTV that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s contract should be extended for the benefit of the club. Wenger’s contract is set to end in June, this year. Further Pires was also part of inaugural Indian Super League, playing for FC Goa, and he …

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VIDEO – NNIS: Gianluca Zambrotta wants Foreigners To ‘Teach’ Indian Players!

Speaking to NNIS World Cup winner Italian Gianluca Zambrotta is ready to make contribution to Indian football’s growth during his stint as Delhi Dynamos head coach and has asked foreign players in the Indian Super League to ‘teach’ the domestic players the nuances of the game.

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VIDEO: Baichung Bhutia speaks at FIFA RDO Shaji Prabhakaran’s book launch!

FIFA Regional Development Officer for South and Central Asia Shaji Prabhakaran launched his book, ‘Back To The Roots, A definitive Guide To Grassroots & Football Development’, at a five star Hotel in New Delhi on November 7 in the presence of a stellar cast inclusive of AIFF President Praful Patel, …

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AIFF president Praful Patel: Our entire focus is on Grassroots Level!

With India hosting its first ever FIFA World Cup in 2017, the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Indian Football is undergoing a mega revolution spearhead by vigorous work on the Grassroots level in an attempt to change the whole ecosystem of Football from bottom to top. “We are right now investing …

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