AIFF sacks secy gen, Bhutia calls for elections
1 year, 2 months ago

AIFF sacks secy gen, Bhutia calls for elections

Hindustan Times  

Shaji Prabharakaran’s removal as secretary-general of All India Football Federation has split the team that took charge in September 2022 and led to former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia calling for elections as soon as the new constitution is accepted. “The All India Football Federation hereby announces the services of Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran have been terminated due to breach of trust with immediate effect," an AIFF media release on Wednesday afternoon without elaborating. “Based on the new constitution, we need fresh elections to bring football back on track,” said Bhutia who lost 1-33 to Kalyan Chaubey in the conctest to be AIFF president last year. But since matters pertaining to AIFF is still in the Supreme Court, it should have been informed before the decision to terminate Prabhakaran was taken, said a lawyer following the developments since a committee of administrators was appointed to run AIFF in May 2022. Along with Chaubey, vice-president N.A Harris, Avijit Paul, executive committee member who is also head of the development committee and member of finance committee, Prabhakaran played an important role in the change of guard.

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Time to Overhaul AIFF and Establish a New Constitution, Says Former Indian Skipper Bhaichung Bhutia
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Time to Overhaul AIFF and Establish a New Constitution, Says Former Indian Skipper Bhaichung Bhutia

News 18  

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia has called for the ouster of the current dispensation in the All India Football Federation, holding the sports body responsible for the decline in the national team’s performance in recent times. VIDEO | Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has come down heavily on All India Football Federation holding them responsible for Blue Tiger’s humiliating performance against …

Bhaichung Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee as AIFF ‘bypassed’ the panel
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhaichung Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee as AIFF ‘bypassed’ the panel

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday told the All India Football Federation's executive committee that he is resigning from his membership of the technical committee, alleging that the panel was "bypassed" while appointing the national men's team head coach. Bhaichung Bhutia Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who is currently in charge of Indian Super League side FC Goa, was on Saturday …

Bhutia quits AIFF technical committee, claims Federation “bypassed” panel to appoint Marquez as India coach
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhutia quits AIFF technical committee, claims Federation “bypassed” panel to appoint Marquez as India coach

The Hindu  

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has decided to quit the All India Football Federation’s technical committee in protest against the arbitrary functioning of the federation. Strangely, the technical committee was bypassed when the new coach was appointed this time,” Bhutia told Sportstar while announcing his decision to resign from the technical committee. RELATED: Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head …

Why Igor Stimac’s ouster could put AIFF on backfoot
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Igor Stimac’s ouster could put AIFF on backfoot

Hindustan Times  

Approval for Igor Stimac’s contract was given by the core committee of the All India Football Federation with president Kalyan Chaubey kept in the loop, according to document accessed by HT. India coach Igor Stimac Valid till June 2026, Stimac’s contract was terminated by AIFF on Monday with the offer of three months’ salary as compensation. “The CC Members under …

AIFF set to discuss Prabhakaran ouster on Tuesday
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AIFF set to discuss Prabhakaran ouster on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The All India Football Federation has called an executive committee meeting on Tuesday listing Shaji Prabhakaran’s dismissal as secretary-general on the agenda but sent him an invitation asking to attend on Monday evening. On the agenda, sent by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, for Tuesday’s meeting is an item that says dismissal and termination of service of Dr Shaji Prabhakaran from …

Football this week (Nov 6-12): AIFF sacks Prabhakaran; Chelsea holds leader City at the Bridge; Rapinoe plays last match
1 year, 1 month ago

Football this week (Nov 6-12): AIFF sacks Prabhakaran; Chelsea holds leader City at the Bridge; Rapinoe plays last match

The Hindu  

The past week has seen several important events in football, from Megan Rapinoe playing the last match of her career to Shaji Prabhakaran being sacked as the All India Football Federation secretary general. Chelsea’s Thiago Silva, center, celebrates with Conor Gallagher, left, and Nicolas Jackson after scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the British Premier League match …

AIFF 'Unanimously' Ratifies Termination of Shaji Prabhakaran from Post of Secretary General
1 year, 2 months ago

AIFF 'Unanimously' Ratifies Termination of Shaji Prabhakaran from Post of Secretary General

News 18  

The All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee on Thursday ratified the sacking of Shaji Prabhakaran from the high-profile post of secretary general for “breach of trust”, completing a mere formality. The AIFF executive committee, which met here with president Kalyan Chaubey in the chair, also approved the appointment of Karnataka official Satyanarayan M as the acting secretary general. “The Committee …

AIFF asks its high profile secretary general — Shaji Prabhakaran — to quit
1 year, 2 months ago

AIFF asks its high profile secretary general — Shaji Prabhakaran — to quit

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation was hurled into crisis after its top-brass decided to remove its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran citing breach of trust. According to sources, the AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey took the decision of removing Prabhakaran after consulting the executive committee members late on Tuesday. According to AIFF sources, Prabhakaran earned the displeasure of the president and executive …

AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran terminated on account of trust deficit
1 year, 2 months ago

AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran terminated on account of trust deficit

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation terminated its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran owing to "trust deficit" on Wednesday, November 8. As per a PTI report, the president of AIFF, Kalyan Chaubey issued a termination letter to Prabhakaran to put an end to his one-year and two-month-long association with the administrative body. He is no longer the AIFF Secretary General," AIFF vice-president …

AIFF president, secretary general meet IFA officials to discuss Bengal football
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF president, secretary general meet IFA officials to discuss Bengal football

Firstpost  

IFA president Ajit Bandopadhyay, secretary Anirban Dutta, and several key office bearers were present in the meeting between the IFA and the AIFF. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met key office bearers of Indian Football Association in Kolkata to discuss the growth of Bengal football. Upon Chaubey’s suggestion, the IFA will …

AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran Elected AFC Executive Committee Member at SAFF Congress in Dhaka
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran Elected AFC Executive Committee Member at SAFF Congress in Dhaka

News 18  

AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran was on Saturday elected as an executive committee member of the Asian Football Confederation during the South Asian Football Federation Congress in Dhaka. Prabhakaran, who was appointed as the AIFF secretary general last year, made it to the AFC executive committee as a representative of the SAFF. ”On behalf of AIFF, I congratulate Dr Shaji …

Legal Action an 'Option' for Bhaichung Bhutia After AIFF ExCo Turns Down Request to Discuss Shaji Prabhakaran's Appointment
2 years, 3 months ago

Legal Action an 'Option' for Bhaichung Bhutia After AIFF ExCo Turns Down Request to Discuss Shaji Prabhakaran's Appointment

News 18  

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said he might explore legal options after the All India Football Federation turned down his request for a discussion on the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as secretary general during the executive committee meeting. Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF secretary general a …

AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia smells "bargaining" in Secretary General Appointment
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia smells "bargaining" in Secretary General Appointment

Firstpost  

Shaji Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF Secretary General, and he rejected Bhaichung Bhutia’s claims. New Delhi: Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who recently lost the All India Football Federation president’s election, has questioned the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as its secretary general, saying that “choosing a …

Bhutia smells ‘bargaining’ in AIFF Secretary-General appointment
2 years, 3 months ago

Bhutia smells ‘bargaining’ in AIFF Secretary-General appointment

The Hindu  

Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who recently lost the All India Football Federation president's election, has questioned the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as its secretary general, saying that "choosing a voter to a salaried post will set a wrong precedent". Mr. Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF …

Shaji Prabhakaran Appointed New Secretary-general of AIFF
2 years, 4 months ago

Shaji Prabhakaran Appointed New Secretary-general of AIFF

News 18  

A day after the All Indian Football Federation Executive Committee came into being, with former player Kalyan Chaubey as its president, it took its first major decision, appointing Shaji Prabhakaran as the new secretary-general on Saturday. Chaubey chaired his first AIFF Executive Committee meeting at its headquarters, the Football House, and welcomed all the new members, including six eminent footballers …

Shaji Prabhakaran Tipped to Become AIFF General Secretary
2 years, 4 months ago

Shaji Prabhakaran Tipped to Become AIFF General Secretary

News 18  

The president of Football Delhi, Shaji Prabhakaran, is tipped to become the General Secretary of the All India Football Federation, a source close to the development in the AIFF told IANS on Friday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS At the AIFF elections held on Friday, former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey was elected the president after he …

AIFF elections | Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia, becomes first player-president of AIFF
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF elections | Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia, becomes first player-president of AIFF

The Hindu  

It was always expected to be an easy victory for Kalyan Choubey but even by Indian sports administration standards, his 33-1 win against Bhaichung Bhutia to become president of the All India Football Federation on September 2 was an unexpected landslide. We congratulate Mr. @kalyanchaubey on being elected as the President, Mr. @mlanaharis as the Vice President, and Mr. Kipa …

AIFF Polls: Kalyan vs. Bhaichung as football body set to get first ‘Player President’
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Polls: Kalyan vs. Bhaichung as football body set to get first ‘Player President’

The Hindu  

Winds of change were blowing over the All India Football Federation on the eve of its polls as the sports body braced up to elect a former player as its president for the first time in its 85-year-old existence. In Friday’s elections for the post of AIFF president, 45-year-old Bhaichung Bhutia, one of the biggest legends in Indian football, will …

AIFF Elections: I'm right man for president's post, says Bhaichung Bhutia
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Elections: I'm right man for president's post, says Bhaichung Bhutia

Firstpost  

Bhaichung Bhutia threw his hat into the AIFF election ring once again even as former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey, seen as the BJP candidate, has emerged as the front runner for the top job. Sportspersons are now motivated to enter administration.” A decorated player with more than 100 international appearances, Bhutia added, “Look at Sourav Ganguly, he is an iconic cricketer …

AIFF Elections: Kosaraju withdraws his nomination for the treasurer post
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Elections: Kosaraju withdraws his nomination for the treasurer post

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Football Association president Gopalkrishna Kosaraju withdrew his nomination for the treasurer's post in the All India Football Federation elections slated for September 2, on Friday. "I wish to inform you that I'm withdrawing the nomination filed for the post of treasurer," Kosaraju wrote in an e-mail to the AIFF returning officer Umesh Sinha on Friday. Indian football legend …

Indian Football: Kosaraju withdraws nomination for AIFF treasurer post
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Football: Kosaraju withdraws nomination for AIFF treasurer post

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Football Association president Gopalkrishna Kosaraju on Friday withdrew his nomination for the treasurer’s post in the All India Football Federation elections slated for September 2. “I wish to inform you that I’m withdrawing the nomination filed for the post of treasurer,” Kosaraju wrote in an e-mail to the AIFF returning officer Umesh Sinha on Friday. Indian football legend …

AIFF elections | Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president's post
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF elections | Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for president's post

The Hindu  

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday filed a fresh nomination for the post of president ahead of the All India Football Federation elections that are scheduled to be held on September 2. "I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job," Bhaichung told PTI. Bhaichung had earlier filed …

Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for AIFF president post
2 years, 4 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for AIFF president post

Firstpost  

Bhaichung Bhutia’s nomination for AIFF president post was proposed by the Andhra Football Association and seconded by the Rajasthan FA. New Delhi: Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday filed a fresh nomination for the post of president ahead of the All India Football Federation elections that are scheduled to be held on 2 September. “I have filed my nomination …

AIFF Election: Bhaichung Bhutia files his nomination for AIFF Presidential Post
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Election: Bhaichung Bhutia files his nomination for AIFF Presidential Post

India TV News  

Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia has filed a fresh nomination for the post of president ahead of the All India Football Federation elections scheduled on September 2. During an interview with PTI, he said,” I have filed my nomination for the AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job.” Bhaichung Bhutia further stated that …

Bhaichung Bhutia Files Nomination for AIFF President's Post
2 years, 4 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia Files Nomination for AIFF President's Post

News 18  

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming All India Football Federation elections even as former player Kalyan Chaubey has emerged as the front runner in the race for the top job. Also filing the nominations are former player Eugeneson Lyngdoh, through the Meghalaya football association, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

Bhaichung Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post, but Kalyan Chaubey is front runner
2 years, 4 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post, but Kalyan Chaubey is front runner

Hindustan Times  

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming All India Football Federation elections even as former player Kalyan Chaubey has emerged as the front runner in the race for the top job. Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia Former captain Bhutia was proposed by his onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded …

Bhutia to consider running for AIFF president post
4 years, 9 months ago

Bhutia to consider running for AIFF president post

The Hindu  

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said he will consider contesting for the post of All India Football Federation president in future. Current AIFF president Praful Patel has effectively been at the helm of affairs since 2008 when then chief Priyaranjan Das Munshi fell sick. RELATED| The decade in football: The birth of Indian Super League The 43-year-old Bhutia, who …

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