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AIFF pleads SC to let Praful Patel continue as president beyond expiry of term

November 24, 2020 2:47 pm

Praful Patel, who has been AIFF president since 2012, will not be able to seek a third consecutive term due to the existing guidelines.

AIFF's Golden Baby League aims to teach children to 'stay away from drugs'

September 27, 2020 5:01 pm

The Gostha Pal Golden Baby League, which is named after the first footballer to receive the Padma Shri Award, has over 400 children participating in it in Kolkata.

Chandigarh lad Sandhu adjudged men’s football player of the year by AIFF

September 26, 2020 10:33 am

Chandigarh footballer Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who also is the goalkeeper of Bengaluru FC, became the second Indian goalkeeper after Subrata Paul to win the award.

Sandesh Jhingan, Sukhwinder Singh lauded for their national awards by AIFF

August 22, 2020 10:15 pm

Sandesh Jhingan is the country's 27th footballer to win the Arjuna Award, while former India coach Sukhwinder Singh became the third person in football to receive the Dhyan Chand award.

ISL likely to be held in Kerala or Goa, I-League to be held in Kolkata

July 21, 2020 9:14 pm

While the 2020/21 season of Indian Super League (ISL) is likely to start in November, the I-League is set to hold its new season from the third week of September.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian football: ISL sees a tug of war

July 01, 2020 5:19 pm

Of late, tensions have been building over who ultimately calls the shots: AIFF, the governing body of football, or FSDL, Nita Ambani’s group which has significant control over all ISL clubs.

AIFF recommends IM Vijayan for Padma Shri

June 17, 2020 2:27 pm

The 51-year-old former India striker, who has scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India since making his debut in early 90s. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2003. He was also awarded the Indian 'Player of the Year' in 1993, 1997 and 1999.

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs

June 05, 2020 12:40 pm

Prospective owners will be able to purchase the invitation to tender from the Football House in Delhi between June 10 and June 20 upon payment of Rs 4 lakh.

AIFF decides to delay start of upcoming domestic season due to pandemic

May 30, 2020 8:18 am

Due to 'an exceptional circumstance' like Covid-19, the AIFF decided to delay the start date of the domestic season. Last year, the ISL began on October 20 while the I-League started on November 30.

Venue preparations for postponed FIFA U-17 Women's WC on track: AIFF

May 27, 2020 6:57 pm

All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das on Wednesday said that the COVID-19 pandemic has failed to hamper the preparations at all the five venues of the postponed FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Sunil chhetri, Captain Fantastic

August 05, 2018 9:39 am