FIFA red card to AIFF reveals the mess in football governance
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA red card to AIFF reveals the mess in football governance

Live Mint  

With less than 100 days to go for the 2022 edition of the football World Cup in Doha, Qatar, the sport’s global apex body, FIFA has suspended All India Football Federation. AIFF challenged this in Supreme Court which, in its order of November 2017, stayed the Delhi high court judgement and appointed former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi and former India captain Bhaskar Ganguly as the Committee of Administrators to formulate the AIFF’s constitution in line with the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011, and, conduct elections and ensure the constitution of the executive committee. Indian football’s long and tortuous legal road can be best understood from the fact that in May 2022 the Supreme Court had to intervene once again, remove AIFF office bearers for not holding elections and modify its 2017 order to re-appoint Quraishi, Ganguly and Justice Anil Dave as the CoA. FIFA’s sudden decision to ban AIFF on August 14, 2022, took everybody by surprise, especially because the sports body was in constant discussions with the CoA, AIFF and the sports ministry about conducting the elections. The ambiguous wording of the ban decision has also led to much speculation, especially since the earlier AIFF president is part of the FIFA decision-making body: “The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes."

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FIFA lifts ban on Pakistan Football Federation after constitutional changes
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

FIFA lifts ban on Pakistan Football Federation after constitutional changes

India Today  

FIFA, the world governing body of football, has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation after the necessary constitutional changes were made to ensure smooth governance of the sport in the country. Despite multiple changes in the committee’s leadership over the past five years, the core issues facing Pakistan football remained unresolved. A senior official from the Asian Football …

FIFA lifts ban on Pakistan football — Why it happened and what’s next?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FIFA lifts ban on Pakistan football — Why it happened and what’s next?

The Hindu  

FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation after the approval of constitutional changes mandated by the governing body. A: FIFA reinstated Pakistan’s full membership rights after the PFF Congress approved the required constitutional revisions on February 27. A: FIFA imposed the latest ban on February 7, 2025, due to the PFF’s failure to adopt a constitution ensuring …

Pakistan football approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan football approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Football Federation took a step towards returning to international football by unanimously approving constitutional amendments proposed by FIFA on Thursday. FIFA hit Pakistan on February 6 with a third international suspension in less than eight years after the federation rejected electoral reforms. The PFF decided to approve those amendments by a 23-0 vote at an extraordinary congress in …

FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation, here’s why
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation, here’s why

Live Mint  

The International Football Federation on Friday suspended the Pakistan Football Federation following it failed to make amendments to its constitution that the global body deemed necessary for smooth and just governance of the sport in the country, reported PTI. According to the report, FIFA said Pakistan would remain suspended until the PFF congress made those amendments. “The suspension will only …

Why has FIFA suspended Pakistan Football Federation once again? Know how it will impact their game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why has FIFA suspended Pakistan Football Federation once again? Know how it will impact their game

Firstpost  

FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation for the third time since 2017. In a major setback for Pakistan’s footballing community, FIFA has once again suspended the Pakistan Football Federation with immediate effect. “The PFF has been suspended with immediate effect due to its failure to adopt a revision of the PFF Constitution that would ensure truly fair and democratic …

FIFA bans Pakistan from international events after constitution revision failure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA bans Pakistan from international events after constitution revision failure

India Today  

FIFA on Friday, February 7, announced that it had suspended the Pakistan Football Federation from taking part in international competitions, along with the Congo Republic's football association. International football: Full coverage "The PFF has been suspended with immediate effect due to its failure to adopt a revision of the PFF Constitution that would ensure truly fair and democratic elections and …

AIFF awards I-League 2024-25 commercial rights to Shrachi in Executive Committee meeting
4 months ago

AIFF awards I-League 2024-25 commercial rights to Shrachi in Executive Committee meeting

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation in its Executive Committee meeting on November 18 awarded the commercial broadcasting rights for the upcoming I-League season to Shrachi Sports Endeavour Private Limited. Sportstar understands that the AIFF General Secretary, P. Anilkumar, wrote to the Kolkata-based conglomerate confirming the decision on Monday. “It is hereby informed that your proposal dated 8 November 2024, received …

AIFF discusses more match time for players, refereeing standards during three-day conclave
4 months, 1 week ago

AIFF discusses more match time for players, refereeing standards during three-day conclave

The Hindu  

The three-day All India Football Federation State Gradation and State-Specific Strategic Plans meetings concluded at the Football House in New Delhi on Thursday with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey chairing all the meetings. For the first time, 32 Member Associations from across India converged to discuss and deliberate upon the diverse challenges ahead for Indian football in each state. Prince Rufus, …

'Address injustice': AIFF seeks probe into Qatar's controversial goal in World Cup qualifier
9 months, 1 week ago

'Address injustice': AIFF seeks probe into Qatar's controversial goal in World Cup qualifier

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation has sought an investigation into the controversial goal awarded to Qatar in their crucial World Cup qualifying match in Doha, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said on Wednesday while urging the concerned authorities to "address the injustice". The AIFF chief said India have asked for a thorough investigation into the goal that was allowed …

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer
10 months ago

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday by agreeing to seek legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting within two months. “Due to the urgency of the situation, an extraordinary FIFA Council will be convened and will take place before July 20 to review …

AIFF Instructs Deepak Sharma to Refrain from Football Activities During Probe Into Alleged Assault of Two Women Players
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF Instructs Deepak Sharma to Refrain from Football Activities During Probe Into Alleged Assault of Two Women Players

News 18  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday asked its executive committee member Deepak Sharma to refrain from game-related activities till the conclusion of a probe by a panel into his alleged physical assault of two women footballers in Goa. Also, check Players vying for IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap In the complaint, according to sources, the …

FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled

The Hindu  

FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives its decision following injunctions against implementing some of the new rules, world football’s governing body said on Saturday. Agents have been at loggerheads with FIFA after they lost an appeal in July to block new regulations that would cap their transfer commissions and introduce …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar government makes 'MASSIVE' changes in code of conduct for fans | READ FIFA World Cup 2022: After Wales & Iran crash out of the World Cup, FIFA in association with the Qatar government has issued new guidelines for the fans FIFA World Cup 2022: The ongoing World Cup that is being hosted by Qatar has …

AIFF apologies to Gokulam Kerala FC, owing to 11-day ban by FIFA
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF apologies to Gokulam Kerala FC, owing to 11-day ban by FIFA

India TV News  

The national federation apologized to Gokulam Kerala FC for its removal from the AFC Women's Club Championship owing to the 11-day ban by FIFA after team owner VC Praveen said that the AIFF's inefficiency has cost the club lakhs of rupees. The reigning Indian Women's League champions, were the worst affected by the FIFA ban on the AIFF as the …

Gokulam Kerala ended up being losers in this mess: Shabbir Ali on revocation of FIFA ban on AIFF
2 years, 6 months ago

Gokulam Kerala ended up being losers in this mess: Shabbir Ali on revocation of FIFA ban on AIFF

The Hindu  

Former India striker Shabbir Ali is delighted that FIFA lifted its ban on the AIFF, but extended his sympathies to Gokulam Kerala, saying the club ended up being the “losers” in the 11-day “mess”. “But in all this mess, it’s not ATK Mohun Bagan nor U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, but Gokulam Kerala who has ended up being losers. …

All India Football Federation Apologises to Gokulam Kerala FC For The Exit Due to FIFA Ban
2 years, 6 months ago

All India Football Federation Apologises to Gokulam Kerala FC For The Exit Due to FIFA Ban

News 18  

All India Football Federation apologised to Gokulam Kerala FC for their exit from the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Club Championship due to the FIFA suspension. While, on one hand, AIFF expressed their happiness over FIFA’s decision to lift ban from Indian football, on the other, they owed an apology to the talented girls of Gokulam Kerala FC who had trained …

FIFA revokes India's suspension | Victory for all football fans, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA revokes India's suspension | Victory for all football fans, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur termed FIFA’s lifting of India’s suspension as a “victory of all football fans” in the country after the global body had banned the country due to “undue influence from third parties“. The suspension, the first time in AIFF's 85-year history, was lifted after the Supreme Court on Monday dissolved the three-member CoA, constituted by it in …

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension: Timeline of ban shock to relief
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension: Timeline of ban shock to relief

The Hindu  

FIFA on Friday decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation due to undue third-party influence. July 26, 2022 - FIFA recommends AIFF to have 25 per cent eminent player representation in its Executive Committee as co-opted members instead of the 50 per cent stipulated in the draft constitution by CoA. August 3, 2022 …

FIFA Lifts AIFF Suspension After Supreme Court Terminated CoA's Mandate
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Lifts AIFF Suspension After Supreme Court Terminated CoA's Mandate

Live Law  

FIFA has lifted the suspension of the All India Football Federation, after the Supreme Court ended the mandate of the Committee of Administrators to handle the affairs of AIFF.As a consequence of lifting of the AIFF ban, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned. FIFA …

FIFA lifts bans on AIFF
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA lifts bans on AIFF

Live Mint  

The Federation Internationale de Football Association on 26 August announced that its Bureau council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation due to undue third-party influence. Following this, the the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned. The …

FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; U-17 Women's World Cup to go ahead as planned
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; U-17 Women's World Cup to go ahead as planned

Firstpost  

In its official statement, FIFA said it is lifting the ban as COA, an “undue third-party influence”, ceased to exist. “The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation due to undue third-party influence,” read the statement. “The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate …

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension, U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India as scheduled; relief for Indian football
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension, U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India as scheduled; relief for Indian football

The Hindu  

The Bureau of the FIFA Council announced on Friday evening that the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation has been lifted, thereby ending 12 days of exile for the Indian federation. BREAKING: FIFA lifts AIFF suspension imposed due to undue third-party influence. pic.twitter.com/J3bIisMUmG — Sportstar August 26, 2022 The suspension was imposed on AIFF by FIFA on August …

FIFA’s might lift the ban on AIFF soon
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA’s might lift the ban on AIFF soon

Live Mint  

The International Federation of Association Football had earlier this year imposed a ban on the All India Football Federation due to third-party interference. After banning AIFF, FIFA issued a statement and said that "due to excessive interference of third parties, it has been decided to suspend the All India Football Federation." Praful Patel, who was the President of AIFF, was …

AIFF Hopeful FIFA Can Lift Ban on India in the Coming Days
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF Hopeful FIFA Can Lift Ban on India in the Coming Days

News 18  

Despite the turmoil in the All India Football Federation, it is hopeful the international football federation could lift the ban from India in the coming days and clear the path for the hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled from October 11 in the country. Sources in the know of things said India have already complied with FIFA’s constitution …

Sporting trouble: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court terminating mandate of administrators to manage the All India Football Federation
2 years, 6 months ago

Sporting trouble: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court terminating mandate of administrators to manage the All India Football Federation

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India’s order on Monday terminating the mandate of the Committee of Administrators to temporarily manage the All India Football Federation is set to pave the way for ending India’s international isolation. World football’s governing body FIFA had suspended the AIFF on August 15 citing “undue interference from a third party” and made a decision reversal conditional …

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday requested the FIFA to lift the ban imposed on it following Supreme Court's decision to terminate the mandate of Committee of Administrators as demanded by the sport's world governing body. AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to "reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF". "It is with …

AIFF Acting General Secretary Sunando Dhar Writes to FIFA, Requests to Reconsider Suspension
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF Acting General Secretary Sunando Dhar Writes to FIFA, Requests to Reconsider Suspension

News 18  

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday requested the FIFA to lift the ban imposed on it following Supreme Court’s decision to terminate the mandate of Committee of Administrators as demanded by the sport’s world governing body. The Acting General Secretary, Sunando Dhar, requested Fatma Samoura, FIFA Secretary General to “reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF". In a letter …

Former AIFF Management Siphoned off Substantial Funds, Reveals CoA Forensic Audit
2 years, 7 months ago

Former AIFF Management Siphoned off Substantial Funds, Reveals CoA Forensic Audit

News 18  

The previous AIFF administration led by the now ousted Praful Patel had apparently siphoned off huge amounts of money during their tenure at the helm of the Indian football governing body. Patel, who had held on to his position as the head of India’s football federation for two years over the permitted tenure had extracted massive sums of money from …

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after Supreme Court verdict
2 years, 7 months ago

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after Supreme Court verdict

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday requested FIFA to lift the ban imposed on it. AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to "reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF". "It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated …

Supreme Court hearing on AIFF ban by FIFA: Control back to Federation in hopes of hosting women’s U17 World Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on AIFF ban by FIFA: Control back to Federation in hopes of hosting women’s U17 World Cup

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday terminated its Committee of Administrators in a bid to overcome FIFA's suspension of the All India Football Federation. A Bench said it was modifying its orders while bearing in mind the "unquestioned importance" of having India host the Under 17 Women's World Cup in October. AS IT HAPPENED | Supreme Court hearing in FIFA case …

FIFA's Ban on AIFF: Acting Secretary to Lead Day-to-day Management of AIFF; SC Scraps CoA
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA's Ban on AIFF: Acting Secretary to Lead Day-to-day Management of AIFF; SC Scraps CoA

News 18  

Acting Secretary General Sunando Dhar shall lead the administration and day-to-day management of the AIFF exclusively as the Supreme Court scrapped the Committee of Administrators it had instilled to run the football body of India. But FIFA suspended AIFF after citing the role of the Coa as a third-party intervention, something that the world football?s governing body doesn?t tolerate. Solicitor …

FIFA Suspension : Supreme Court Ends Mandate Of CoA To Administer AIFF
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA Suspension : Supreme Court Ends Mandate Of CoA To Administer AIFF

Live Law  

In a significant development in the Indian football, the Supreme Court on Monday passed a direction to terminate the mandate of the Committee of Administrators - which has been constituted by the Court- to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation.The Court passed this order in the light of the decision taken by the FIFA to suspend AIFF, …

FIFA's Ban on AIFF Might Take a Toll on Future of Indian Women's Football
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA's Ban on AIFF Might Take a Toll on Future of Indian Women's Football

News 18  

Indian football faced a red card from FIFA, the card’s shade should have been yellow for a warning before stern action for a repeat offence on the pitch. For many connected with football here, particularly the national U-17 women players getting ready for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2022, the ‘conditional’ suspension by the game’s governing body signals a break …

Govt accepts all FIFA demands, seeks to end CoA mandate in SC application
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt accepts all FIFA demands, seeks to end CoA mandate in SC application

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a desperate move to get the FIFA ban on AIFF revoked, the central government on Sunday moved an application in the Supreme Court, seeking an end to the "mandate" of the Committee of Administrators, as demanded by the world governing body. The world body had on August 15 imposed a ban on All India Football Federation due …

Bhaichung Bhutia moves Supreme Court, opposes centre’s view to accept FIFA terms for AIFF elections
2 years, 7 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia moves Supreme Court, opposes centre’s view to accept FIFA terms for AIFF elections

The Hindu  

Former India captain and one of the most celebrated names among the country’s footballers, Bhaichung Bhutia submitted an intervention application in the Supreme Court seeking to draw attention to the “much-needed reforms within the All India Football Federation.” Just as the Supreme Court heard the petitions pertaining to the election of the executive committee of AIFF on Monday, Bhutia’s the …

AIFF Elections - 'Equal Representation Of Players Necessary', Bhaichung Bhutia Moves Supreme Court Supporting CoA
2 years, 7 months ago

AIFF Elections - 'Equal Representation Of Players Necessary', Bhaichung Bhutia Moves Supreme Court Supporting CoA

Live Law  

Ex-Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia has moved the Supreme Court seeking the draft constitution finalised by the CoA to be adopted as the new Constitution of the All India Football Federation as it priorities and promotes welfare of the players over the vested interest of those who have been controlling Indian football for several years now.The intervention application filed by …

Supreme Court hearing in FIFA case Updates: SC hands back AIFF’s day-to-day management to its administration
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing in FIFA case Updates: SC hands back AIFF’s day-to-day management to its administration

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of the Supreme Court’s hearing on India’s ban by FIFA. SC says it has modified its earlier orders in the hope that FIFA revokes its suspension of AIFF and road blocks to India hosting Under 17 Women’s World Cup in October are removed. Red card for Indian football 🟥 FIFA bans AIFF over undue influence from …

Why did FIFA ban AIFF? What has happened so far? Supreme Court to hear the case today
2 years, 7 months ago

Why did FIFA ban AIFF? What has happened so far? Supreme Court to hear the case today

The Hindu  

LATEST UPDATE RELATED: FIFA LIFTS BAN ON AIFF WHY DID FIFA BAN AIFF? In fact, on August 6 FIFA had threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its rights to host the Women’s U-17 World Cup in October due to a third-party “influence.” WHAT HAS BEEN THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE FIFA BAN? India was scheduled to host the U-17 …

FIFA bans AIFF: Centre ‘accepts’ FIFA demands in SC application to end CoA mandate; Supreme Court hearing on Monday
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA bans AIFF: Centre ‘accepts’ FIFA demands in SC application to end CoA mandate; Supreme Court hearing on Monday

The Hindu  

In a desperate move to get the FIFA ban on AIFF revoked, the central government on Sunday moved an application in the Supreme Court, seeking an end to the “mandate” of the Committee of Administrators, as demanded by the world governing body. to require the CoA to submit the final draft constitution to this Hon’ble Court by the end of …

Govt Proposes to End CoA Mandate in SC Application, Accepts All FIFA Demands
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt Proposes to End CoA Mandate in SC Application, Accepts All FIFA Demands

News 18  

In a desperate move to get the FIFA ban on AIFF revoked, the central government on Sunday moved an application in the Supreme Court, seeking an end to the “mandate" of the Committee of Administrators, as demanded by the world governing body. The world body had on August 15 imposed a ban on All India Football Federation due to “third …

Explained | How will FIFA suspension impact Indian football?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | How will FIFA suspension impact Indian football?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Late on August 15, world football’s governing body FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation indefinitely for “undue interference by a third party” in the process to finalise a new constitution and elect office-bearers. However, we understand the requirements of the Sports Code of India and recommend AIFF to bring in a presence of above 25% …

Supreme Court terminates CoA, postpones AIFF poll schedule by one week
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court terminates CoA, postpones AIFF poll schedule by one week

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday terminated the mandate of its Committee of Administrators to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation in a bid to overcome FIFA suspension of the Indian football body. A Bench said it was modifying its orders while bearing in mind the "unquestioned importance" of having India host the Under 17 Women's World Cup …

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
2 years, 7 months ago

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments

Hindustan Times  

The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to allow Indian clubs -- Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan -- compete in the tournaments as scheduled despite the ban on AIFF. AIFF Logo With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation late on Monday, there was chaos as Gokulam Kerala …

FIFA bans AIFF | Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian football clubs play
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA bans AIFF | Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian football clubs play

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry of India has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to allow Indian clubs – Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan – to compete in the tournaments as scheduled despite the ban on AIFF. With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation late on Monday, there was chaos as Gokulam …

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
2 years, 7 months ago

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments

Firstpost  

Following the ban of AIFF by FIFA, Indian club Gokulam Kerala women’s players are now halting in Uzbekistan, where they were supposed to face an Iran outfit in an AFC Women’s Club Championship match on 23 August. New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body and the Asian Football Confederation to allow Indian clubs — Gokulam …

Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian clubs play despite AIFF ban
2 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian clubs play despite AIFF ban

Live Mint  

Despite the ban on AIFF, the Sports Ministry on Friday requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to allow Indian clubs Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan compete in the tournaments. Late on Monday, FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation creating chaos as Gokulam Kerala women's team had already reached Uzbekistan to …

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
2 years, 7 months ago

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation to allow Indian clubs - Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan - compete in the tournaments as scheduled despite the ban on AIFF. With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation late on Monday, there was chaos as Gokulam Kerala women’s team …

Indian Women Footballers Face Uncertain Future after FIFA Ban
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian Women Footballers Face Uncertain Future after FIFA Ban

News 18  

India’s women footballers are in despair and uncertain about the future after a FIFA ban saw the country stripped of a major international tournament and left its best team in limbo. “We have put in so much hard work for the last two months and all the players were preparing to win the AFC trophy as well," club captain Ashalati …

Indian women footballers face uncertain future after FIFA suspends AIFF
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian women footballers face uncertain future after FIFA suspends AIFF

The Hindu  

India’s women footballers are in despair and uncertain about the future after a FIFA ban saw the country stripped of a major international tournament and left its best team in limbo. “We have put in so much hard work for the last two months and all the players were preparing to win the AFC trophy as well,” club captain Ashalati …

Praful Patel had written to FIFA instigating it to ban AIFF: Details of the letter
2 years, 7 months ago

Praful Patel had written to FIFA instigating it to ban AIFF: Details of the letter

Op India  

At a time when the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was just two months away, India was not only stripped of the right to host the event, but the All India Football Federation was also suspended with immediate effect on August 16. It has now been revealed that Praful Patel, the former AIFF president and NCP leader, wrote a letter …

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