The AFC Youth Panel Meeting for the 2026-27 term took place on Tuesday to explore avenues to turn the potential of youth footballers in Asia into sustained and professional progress. Chaired by AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh, the high-level platform follows the recent AFC Grassroots Panel and AFC Coach Education …
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The All India Football Federation has introduced a new competition format for the upcoming Sub Junior Boys’ and Girls’ National Football Championships 2026-27, with the aim of youth development and aligning existing grassroots pathways with global standards. Based on the FIFA U15 World Cup format guidelines, the revised structure intends …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has introduced a Qualifier Round for the AIFF Youth Leagues 2026-27, providing 1-star accredited academies with an opportunity to compete for a place in the Preliminary Round of their respective Youth Leagues. The Qualifier Round, conducted in a knockout format, will bring together 1-star …
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In a historic milestone for the club, Jamshedpur FC’ has been awarded the AIFF Five-Star Academy Accreditation for the first time, joining elite group in India to earn the highest academy rating for the 2026-27 season. The AIFF Academy Accreditation is the benchmark for evaluating youth development structures in Indian …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has mandated DigiLocker verification with the AIFF Centralised Registration System (CRS) for all Indian players. The initiative has been introduced to strengthen the player registration process and enhance the authenticity and security of player records across Indian football. All Indian players registered in the …
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With the “Bundesliga Talent Series”, German professional football is introducing a new competition for its top talents starting from the 2026-27 season. Following the unanimous decision of the DFL General Assembly in March this year, the additional U21 competition is now officially launching its first season. A total of 26 …
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Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Owen Coyle has praised the club’s youth development system after the U18, U16 and U14 teams all secured qualification for the final rounds of their respective competitions in the 2025–26 season. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Men of Steel’s academy, underlining the consistency …
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Bengaluru FC are thrilled to announce the appointment of Savio Medeira as the club’s Head of Youth Development. Medeira will take charge of the club’s youth development programme as the Blues continue to strengthen their pathway from grassroots to the First Team. Medeira arrives in Bengaluru with over two decades …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), designating it as its official Youth Development Partner to strengthen U16 football in India. The partnership combines AIFF’s national competition framework with DSF’s youth development capabilities, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing grassroots football …
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The DFL Members Assembly today decided to introduce an additional U21 competition for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs starting from the 2026-27 season. Last year, in addition to its work with the DFL Football Commission and the DFL Youth Academy Commission, the DFL established an expert group that temporarily brings …
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