AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players' stand, sports ministry responds to CoA
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players' stand, sports ministry responds to CoA

The Hindu  

World football governing body FIFA has informed the Indian sports ministry that it remains firm in its opposition to individual members' inclusion in the electoral college for the upcoming All India Football Federation's elections. Seeking clarity on FIFA's demands and the sports ministry's stand on the Indian football imbroglio, the Committee of Administrators on Monday received a communication from the ministry, sources said. READ: AIFF elections: Subrata Dutta, Larsing Ming’s nominations rejected by returning officer "In the letter, the union sports ministry has mentioned everything about the suggestions given by FIFA during their meeting with the ministry," a source said. READ: Former India players want ex-captain Bhaichung Bhutia to contest for AIFF president’s post "We have given our stand on AIFF in a written reply to CoA which will be put before the court in the next hearing," a ministry official said without elaborating.

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India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target

India Today  

India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed optimism about the country's ambitious grassroots football development plans, stating they aim to propel India into FIFA's top 50 rankings within the next decade. During a special briefing session on November 28 with All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey, both leaders shared their vision for a transformative journey in Indian …

AIFF awards I-League 2024-25 commercial rights to Shrachi in Executive Committee meeting
1 month 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
1 month, 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, …

AIFF welcomes uplifting response for Institutional League
1 year, 4 months ago

AIFF welcomes uplifting response for Institutional League

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation Institutional League, which will kick off later this year, has attracted the attention of some well-known Institutional teams. The Executive Committee held extensive discussions on April 14 this year and decided to give similar importance to the structure of amateur football in the country, believing it would raise the competitive level and players’ security, the …

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee decided to accommodate five new teams into the Hero I-League, during the meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. Satyanarayan M, the KSFA General Secretary, was appointed by the Committee as the new Deputy Secretary General of the All India Football Federation on the proposal of President Kalyan Chaubey. 🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Satyanarayan M appointed …

AIFF revives Federation Cup, induction of five new clubs for I-League confirmed
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF revives Federation Cup, induction of five new clubs for I-League confirmed

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation on Monday made some big announcements during its executive committee meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. Moreover, the body has also decided to induct five new clubs for the Hero I-League competition. The entities to place bids are YMS Finance Pvt Ltd, Namdhari Seeds Pvt Ltd, Nimida United Sports Development Pvt Ltd, Concatenate Advest Advisory Pvt …

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation league committee met over video conferencing to decide on the bids of the five applicants for corporate entries into the Hero I-League on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Mr Lalnghinglova Hmar, and was attended by Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, and Committee Members Mr Amit Chaudhuri, Dr Kiran Chougule, Mr Arif Ali, Mr Caitanno …

FIFA-AFC Delegation Meets With SAI, AIFF, State Associations
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA-AFC Delegation Meets With SAI, AIFF, State Associations

News 18  

A joint delegation of the FIFA-AFC on Wednesday met the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives of various state units to discuss a roadmap on the development of the sport in the country. After having discussions on the improvement of football at the grassroots and planning to make it broad-based, the delegation met AIFF Secretary General …

AIFF Elections: Following scrutiny, Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF Elections: Following scrutiny, Returning Officer finds all 20 nomination papers in order

Firstpost  

The 20 nomination papers pertain to two candidates each for the posts of president, vice president and treasurer, and 14 for the executive committee members. “After conducting scrutiny of nomination forms for the posts of president, vice president, treasurer and executive committee members, all 20 nomination forms have been found correct,” RO Umesh Sinha said. Elections are to be held …

FIFA Lifts AIFF Suspension After Supreme Court Terminated CoA's Mandate
2 years, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

AIFF Hopeful FIFA Can Lift Ban on India in the Coming Days
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Former AIFF Management Siphoned off Substantial Funds, Reveals CoA Forensic Audit
2 years, 4 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 …

FIFA's Ban on AIFF: Acting Secretary to Lead Day-to-day Management of AIFF; SC Scraps CoA
2 years, 4 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, 4 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, …

Bhaichung Bhutia moves Supreme Court, opposes centre’s view to accept FIFA terms for AIFF elections
2 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Explained | How will FIFA suspension impact Indian football?
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Process of filing nomination papers ends amid uncertainty over AIFF elections
2 years, 4 months ago

Process of filing nomination papers ends amid uncertainty over AIFF elections

Firstpost  

The filing of nomination papers for the election of AIFF’s executive committee under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators completed on Saturday New Delhi: The filing of nomination papers for the election of AIFF’s executive committee under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators completed on Saturday, even though there’s cloud of uncertainty over the …

AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of IOA against Delhi HC Order Setting Up Panel to Run it
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of IOA against Delhi HC Order Setting Up Panel to Run it

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear during the day itself the appeal of the Indian Olympic Association challenging the Delhi High Court direction for setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators to take over the affairs of the sports body. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General …

Explainer: Why Has FIFA Suspended AIFF and What Will be The Consequences
2 years, 4 months ago

Explainer: Why Has FIFA Suspended AIFF and What Will be The Consequences

News 18  

Football’s international governing body FIFA on Tuesday released a short statement announcing a major decision regarding the sport in India. The all-powerful FIFA said it has ‘unanimously decided to suspend AIFF with immediate effect’ and a major repercussion of that would be India losing the hosting rights for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 set to be held in …

Take Proactive Steps With FIFA To Ensure Hosting Of U-17 World Cup & Lifting Of AIFF Ban : Supreme Court To Centre
2 years, 4 months ago

Take Proactive Steps With FIFA To Ensure Hosting Of U-17 World Cup & Lifting Of AIFF Ban : Supreme Court To Centre

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Central Government to take "proactive steps" with the FIFA to ensure that India can get to host the Under 17 women's world cup and that the suspension of the All India Football Federation is lifted.A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala adjourned the hearing in the matter related to …

Which Indian sports federations are under CoA administration?
2 years, 4 months ago

Which Indian sports federations are under CoA administration?

The Hindu  

Global football body FIFA on Tuesday suspended the All India Football Federation, a National Sports Federation, with immediate effect due to the "undue influence" from outside parties, "which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes". In May 2022, the apex court removed AIFF's Praful Patel-led executive committee and appointed a three-member CoA headed by former SC judge Justice A.R. …

Centre rushes to Supreme Court after FIFA suspends AIFF, hearing tomorrow
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre rushes to Supreme Court after FIFA suspends AIFF, hearing tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against the decision of the world football governing body FIFA Council suspending the All India Football Federation and jeopardising India’s hosting rights of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled in October. The CoA headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Anil Dave, and comprising former chief election commissioner SY Qureshi …

Ban questions CoA’s interpretation of FIFA statutes
2 years, 4 months ago

Ban questions CoA’s interpretation of FIFA statutes

Hindustan Times  

Being told by FIFA that the under-17 women’s World Cup cannot be held as planned after Union home minister Amit Shah had tweeted and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoken about India’s “daughters” taking up the sport in greater numbers because of the tournament is an embarrassment of spectacular proportions. If there is a silver lining to this cloud, it is …

After AIFF, Indian Olympic Association placed under Committee of Administrators (CoA)
2 years, 4 months ago

After AIFF, Indian Olympic Association placed under Committee of Administrators (CoA)

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court put the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association in the hands of a Committee of Administrators as per a recent Supreme Court order on Tuesday. Recalcitrant entities which defy adherence to rules of the game, while continuing to unjustly enjoy government's largesse and patronage, must be called-out," the Court said. A division bench comprising Justice Manmohan …

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections
2 years, 4 months ago

Hockey India hopeful of avoiding football’s fate, holding early elections

The Hindu  

On a day FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation citing ‘outside interference’ and seeking early elections, Hockey India appeared to be moving towards avoiding a similar fate even as the FIH delegation came visiting to take stock of the situation. The three-member International Hockey Federation delegation held meetings with the Odisha government and sports officials in the city on …

Anguished reactions to FIFA’s suspension of AIFF
2 years, 4 months ago

Anguished reactions to FIFA’s suspension of AIFF

The Hindu  

The suspension of All India Football Federation by the world governing body of the sport, FIFA, has strongly hit ATK Mohun Bagan, which was scheduled to play the inter-zonal semifinals of the AFC Cup in the first week of September. “It is not only about ATK Mohun Bagan missing the opportunity of doing well in the AFC Cup but it …

FIFA bans AIFF: CoA Chairman says, “Unfortunate when efforts were being made to put Indian Football back on the track”
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA bans AIFF: CoA Chairman says, “Unfortunate when efforts were being made to put Indian Football back on the track”

The Hindu  

The Committee of Administrators has issued its statement on FIFA’s ban on the All India Football Federation, expressing surprise at the turn of events with the governing body of the sport around the world. RELATED | FIFA bans AIFF: From Pakistan to Nigeria, who other than India have been banned for third party influence “It is unfortunate to see such …

FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

The Hindu  

There was palpable tension among top players as well as prominent ISL and I-League clubs after the FIFA ban on Indian football due to “third party interference”. A timeline of similar FIFA bans on other countries A timeline of embarrassment for Indian football It all started to go from bad to worse as controversial former AIFF president Praful Patel, whose …

Timeline of Events From Praful Patel's Departure to FIFA's Ban on Indian Football
2 years, 4 months ago

Timeline of Events From Praful Patel's Departure to FIFA's Ban on Indian Football

News 18  

The International Federation of Association Football had suspended the All India Football Federation on August 16 with immediate effect citing “undue influence from third parties." July 26, 2022 FIFA recommended AIFF to have 25 percent eminent player representation in its Executive Committee as co-opted members instead of the 50 percent stipulated in the draft constitution by CoA. The Supreme Court …

FIFA suspends India | Centre seeks urgent hearing in AIFF case, SC to hear on August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA suspends India | Centre seeks urgent hearing in AIFF case, SC to hear on August 17

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday made an urgent request in the Supreme Court for an early hearing even as reports emerged that FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation, leaving the prospects of India hosting the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October bleak. Justice Chandrachud, after checking with the court staff, said the AIFF case was anyway listed as the …

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, Supreme Court to hear on August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, Supreme Court to hear on August 17

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Tuesday sought urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on the All India Football Federation matter in the wake of FIFA suspending India for ‘undue influence from third parties’ and stripping the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was told by Solicitor General Tushar …

FIFA Bans AIFF: Matter Presented Before Supreme Court, Case Hearing on August 17
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA Bans AIFF: Matter Presented Before Supreme Court, Case Hearing on August 17

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on the All India Football Federation matter in the wake of FIFA suspending India for “undue influence from third parties" and stripping the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women’s World Cup. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna was told by Solicitor General …

BREAKING| Centre Mentions FIFA's Suspension Of AIFF Before Supreme Court; Case Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING| Centre Mentions FIFA's Suspension Of AIFF Before Supreme Court; Case Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Central Government on Tuesday mentioned before the Supreme Court the matter relating to the suspension of All India Football Federation by the FIFA.Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submitted before a bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna that "some development" has taken place in relation to AIFF and requested that the matter be heard tomorrow itself.The. The …

FIFA bans AIFF: Five things Indian football body needs to do for suspension to be overturned
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA bans AIFF: Five things Indian football body needs to do for suspension to be overturned

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation was suspended by FIFA on Monday night because of "undue influence from third parties". The Bureau of the FIFA council has decided that the lifting of the suspension be subject to the following conditions being satisfied: Repeal of the CoA mandate in full The AIFF administration to be fully in charge of the AIFF’s daily affairs …

‘Catastrophic’! FIFA suspends India’s football federation with immediate effect
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Catastrophic’! FIFA suspends India’s football federation with immediate effect

Live Mint  

The All India Football Federation has been suspended by FIFA with immediate effect due to "undue influence" from outside parties. "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," FIFA said in a statement. …

FIFA suspends AIFF, All India Football Federation: why has FIFA banned India; under-17 Women’s World Cup in doubt - Sportstar
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA suspends AIFF, All India Football Federation: why has FIFA banned India; under-17 Women’s World Cup in doubt - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to the live coverage from Sportstar as we bring all the updates on FIFA banning AIFF due to third party interference. 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. Hosting …

Why FIFA banned AIFF: A timeline - Sportstar
2 years, 4 months ago

Why FIFA banned AIFF: A timeline - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Federation International de Football Association, the governing body of world football, banned the All India Football Federation on August 16 citing ‘third party’ intervention. 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. July 28, …

FIFA bans India: Know series of events in detail that led to ultimate embarrassment for AIFF
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA bans India: Know series of events in detail that led to ultimate embarrassment for AIFF

India TV News  

The world football governing body FIFA suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" on Tuesday. Following is the timeline of the events that led to the massive setback for Indian football: 18th May - Supreme Court's verdict forced AIFF chief Praful Patel and his executive committee to step down. 22nd June - The AIFF member units met the visiting …

FIFA suspends AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup not to be hosted by India
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA suspends AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup not to be hosted by India

The Hindu  

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. READ: AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players’ stand, sports ministry responds to CoA The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a …

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