The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee has upheld its decision against SC East Bengal striker Antonio Perosevic of a five-match suspension plus a fine of INR 100,000 (1 lakh) for his violent conduct towards the match referee Rahul Kumar Gupta during the 2021-22 ISL game against NorthEast United …
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The All India Football Federation condoles the demise of Mr. Madhav Gangaya Suvarna, a former FIFA referee. He also acted as the former Secretary, AIFF Referees Board, and the Secretary of Gujarat FA. Besides, Mr. Suvarna had also served as an AFC Referee Assessor, and a Match Commissioner, being appointed …
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For the first time in the history of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, all 52 matches of the competition will use Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Cameroon starting this weekend. The competition will kick-off on Sunday, January 9, 2022 with hosts Cameroon playing Burkina Faso at 17h00 local time …
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The biggest-ever cast of talented and experienced women match officials have been assigned to the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India that will take place from January 20 to February 6. With the expansion of the showpiece to 12 teams, a total of 32 match officials, comprising 16 referees …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee has handed SC East Bengal striker Antonio Perosevic a five-match suspension plus a fine of INR 100,000 (1 lakh) for his violent conduct towards the match referee Rahul Kumar Gupta during the 2021-22 ISL game against NorthEast United FC. In the terms …
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As many as 18 Indian referees have been selected for the 2022 FIFA Refereeing International Lists. The extensive list includes officials who are qualified to be Referees and Assistant Referees. Out of a total list of 18 referees, four are women (two referees and two assistant referees), and 14 men …
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India’s Ranjita Tekcham and Uvena Fernandes have been appointed as Match Officials for the upcoming 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India. Ranjita Tekcham has been appointed as one of the Referees, while Uvena Fernandes has been appointed as an Assistant Referee for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. With the …
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In light of the poor and seemingly biased officiating in their last two Indian Super League games, both officiated by Mr. Venkatesh, Kerala Blasters has confirmed that they have written to the AIFF regarding the gross incompetence on display with respect to refereeing standards. In their message Kerala Blasters wrote, …
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Indian Super League organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will invest more than Rs 10 crore in the next three years towards the development of referees in India. The Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL), the international body which provides referees to the …
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FIFA and CAF yesterday signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pioneer a new era in the advancement of professional refereeing in Africa. The MoU was signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe in Cairo, Egypt during the 13th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly. …
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