Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'
2 years, 2 months ago

Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran revealed the roadmap for the future of India’s football. The AIFF president revealed that the former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA’s current chief of global football development is going to play a role in Indian football’s grassroots programmes and talent development. “A restructuring exercise will be carried out to streamline current operations and develop a team which adopts the industry’s best practices and is transparent in its dealings.” “centenary of the federation,” Prabhakaran said, “India will be among the top seven countries in Asia, and a strong contender to qualify for the World Cup on merit.” The federation recognises that growth in modern sport requires a business outlook. A new women’s youth league structure has been proposed, which will see players across different age groups play a minimum of 14 matches.

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Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football

Hindustan Times  

For India’s football standards to improve, it is important to find talented footballers at the age of six or so and get them to train in good academies with adequate facilities. Schools also have to play a role by increasing the number of weekly PE periods, said Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri Excerpts… India’s ranking …

India can reach FIFA ranking below 50 in the next decade: Mansukh Mandaviya
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India can reach FIFA ranking below 50 in the next decade: Mansukh Mandaviya

The Hindu  

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on November 28, 2024, to discuss the expansion of AIFF-FIFA academies in India. He highlighted the importance of grassroots development, talent identification, and coach education in achieving India’s goal of a top-50 FIFA ranking within the next decade. “An elaborate plan has to be chalked out …

India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target
3 months, 3 weeks 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 commemorates 50 years of India’s AFC Youth Championship win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AIFF commemorates 50 years of India’s AFC Youth Championship win

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation commemorated the 50 years of the Indian youth national team’s triumph in the AFC Youth Championship in 1974 by felicitating the team members in a function here on Tuesday. “For almost five decades after India’s independence, we never focused on utilising the international friendly windows, the FIFA World Cup, or even to collaborate with the …

Arsene Wenger inaugurates first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in India, targets to get India back on map
1 year, 3 months ago

Arsene Wenger inaugurates first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in India, targets to get India back on map

India TV News  

FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger unveiled the first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in India on Tuesday, November 21. The legendary football manager is on an India tour and recently attended India's men's team's FIFA World Cup Qualifier game against Qatar at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Tuesday. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey thanked the Government of Odisha and FIFA …

Arsene Wenger looks to help India find its feet in football with AIFF-FIFA Academy
1 year, 4 months ago

Arsene Wenger looks to help India find its feet in football with AIFF-FIFA Academy

The Hindu  

Legendary Premier League manager Arsene Wenger, who is currently FIFA’s global chief of football development, said that his team would look to help India find ‘its feet’ in football, as he inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Academy in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. That’s what we want to do.” The former Arsenal gaffer, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and M. Satyanarayanan, acting …

How Bengaluru’s football youth leagues are trying to kickstart a grassroots revolution
1 year, 4 months ago

How Bengaluru’s football youth leagues are trying to kickstart a grassroots revolution

The Hindu  

Nearly a decade ago, D. Vignesh, a Bengaluru boy in his mid-teens, was on the lookout for opportunities to play football in a competitive environment. “They said, ‘It’s because your boys play football only when they’re 15-16, and there are no good initiatives at the grassroots.’ So we started these leagues to create a catchment area for young players.” Mandar …

Arsene Wenger to visit India in October to finalise setting-up of central football academy for U-13 boys and girls
1 year, 7 months ago

Arsene Wenger to visit India in October to finalise setting-up of central football academy for U-13 boys and girls

The Hindu  

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger, who is currently FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, is set to visit India in the second week of October to finalise the setting-up of a central academy in the country, All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey said on Saturday. “I am glad to say that we are on the verge of setting up a …

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men

The Hindu  

The All-India Football Federation, after consultations with its competition committee, has decided to introduce an U-20 national championship for men. Read: AIFF officials hold discussions with I-League, IWL clubs; Gokulam to play AFC Women’s Club C’Ship While introducing the U-20 championship, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said, “We are starting this tournament after extensive discussions with our technical department and competition …

Reliance Foundation Young Champs: A whetstone of Indian football finding its feet in Next Gen Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Reliance Foundation Young Champs: A whetstone of Indian football finding its feet in Next Gen Cup

The Hindu  

Since its inception in 2015, the Reliance Foundation Young Champs has developed leaps and bounds to become India’s first-ever five-star rated academy by the All India Football Federation in 2019. “I’m already seeing progression following the inception of the Indian Super League.”Niel Saunders, Director of football, Premier League The number of English players participating in the Premier League and other …

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India
1 year, 11 months ago

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp and restructure Women’s Football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the AIFF, which met at the Football House on Friday, April 14, 2023, also stressed its goal to further strengthen Women’s …

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF
1 year, 11 months ago

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF

Firstpost  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey made a number of major announcements on Friday, including one that India’s women’s footballers would get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum. I strongly believe the decision taken today will positively impact future of Indian football and provide improved economic opportunities to our girls to take up the sport professionally,” said …

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season
1 year, 11 months ago

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season

The Hindu  

Women footballers in the Hero Indian Women’s League will get a minimum of Rs. Announcing the decisions, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey explained that it would be mandatory for the top-eight teams in the IWL to have a minimum of 10 Indians for a minimum contract sum. It was also decided to ratify the suggestion of the League committee to bar …

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: AIFF, IFA should communicate better with each other for progress of football, say ATKMB, EB
2 years, 1 month ago

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: AIFF, IFA should communicate better with each other for progress of football, say ATKMB, EB

The Hindu  

ATK Mohun Bagan director Debashis Dutta, Emami East Bengal director Debabrata Sarkar, Mohammedan Sporting technical director Dipendu Biswas and IFA secretary Anirban Dutta spoke about the road ahead for Kolkata football during Sportstar’s East Sports Conclave 2023 in Kolkata. In the future, we are looking to broaden our vision and nurture talents in not only football but all kinds of …

We want to see more involvement of Tamil Nadu in women’s football: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran
2 years, 1 month ago

We want to see more involvement of Tamil Nadu in women’s football: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran

The Hindu  

Success of women’s football in India never received a bigger priority as it is enjoying at the moment, with the All India Football Federation planning to give maximum international exposure to help the women footballers gain good competitive experience. A lot needs to be done to see the National teams reaching the desired standards,” said AIFF secretary general, Shaji Prabhakaran, …

AIFF roadmap: Federation promises ‘incredible state’ of Indian football by 2047
2 years, 2 months ago

AIFF roadmap: Federation promises ‘incredible state’ of Indian football by 2047

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has unveiled its Vision 2047 project, a road map to position Indian football in ‘incredible state’ by the centenary celebrations of the country’s Independence. Together, we can aspire to take Indian football to peaks never scaled before.” “We as a team came to the conclusion that 2047 is a momentous year for India and football …

Roadmap Will Make I-League Season More Competitive, Says Climax Lawrence
2 years, 4 months ago

Roadmap Will Make I-League Season More Competitive, Says Climax Lawrence

News 18  

Former India captain Climax Lawrence believes the 2022-23 season of the I-League is set to become a hugely attractive meet as the ultimate champions would have the opportunity to qualify for the Indian Super League as per the criteria of the AFC approved Roadmap. It will definitely take Indian football to newer heights and raise hopes for the clubs in …

India Khelo Football hosts Premier League Scouts in India via ProSoccer Global's Workshop
2 years, 5 months ago

India Khelo Football hosts Premier League Scouts in India via ProSoccer Global's Workshop

The Hindu  

India Khelo Football, a non-profit Football organization connecting Indian Football grassroots with the professional Football ecosystem, is rolling out the first-of-its-kind ProSoccer Global Workshop in India. The feedback will continue during and after the sessions by Mr. Jimmy Hayes and Mr. Chris McGrath, Co-Directors of ProSoccer global, also Premier League Scouts with extensive 30+ years of experience. Commenting on this …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier
2 years, 5 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier

Live Mint  

The first wave of Indian women’s World Cup footballers is here. On Tuesday, a squad of 21 young women from India took on USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to mark their debut in the tournament at any level. Finishing runners-up in the 2021 edition of CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship, the Tanzanian U-17 …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 5 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years
2 years, 6 months ago

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years

The Hindu  

India will be hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next month, but the global body of football wants to create a legacy for the women’s game in the country that would live beyond the tournament. FIFA wants to work with the new administrators at the All India Football Federation, aiming to bridge the gap and set up a roadmap …

Must Fight Every Step of the Way to Climb FIFA Rankings, Feels AIFF EC Member Tababi Devi
2 years, 6 months ago

Must Fight Every Step of the Way to Climb FIFA Rankings, Feels AIFF EC Member Tababi Devi

News 18  

Former India footballer and the newly elected AIFF Executive Committee member Tababi Devi feels that the national teams need to climb higher in the FIFA rankings and for that, they must fight together every step of the way. “We now have two former women footballers in the Executive Committee, and it is a great honour and opportunity for us to …

AIFF announces U17 Women’s league before World Cup, bats for Minimum salary cap for women footballers
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF announces U17 Women’s league before World Cup, bats for Minimum salary cap for women footballers

The Hindu  

Newly-elected AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has some ambitious plans to develop women's football, beginning with reducing the disparity in salary with their male counterparts. "We want to have a minimum salary cap for women footballers so that there's not much disparity with their male counterparts and it's at a respectable level. With the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup slated in …

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey announced his plans to expand women’s football and introduce a new age-group league to get the best talents at a young age. “We are shortly introducing an under-17 women’s league in India in association with the Sports Authority of India," Chaubey said during a media interaction in Kolkata on Thursday. ASIA CUP 2022: …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong

News 18  

In a historic first, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, is hosting a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – are undertaking an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS “Meghalaya has witnessed …

Playing Against Premier League Academy Teams Best experience Indian Youngsters Can Get: IM Vijayan
2 years, 8 months ago

Playing Against Premier League Academy Teams Best experience Indian Youngsters Can Get: IM Vijayan

News 18  

Former India striker IM Vijayan believes the opportunity to play against Premier League academy teams will be a learning curve for the young Indian players who will take part in the Next Generation Cup in the UK. The Next Generation Cup in the United Kingdom, is part of Football Sports Development Limited’s long-standing partnership with the Premier League to help …

Main issue with Indian football is lack of league structure: Kushal Das
2 years, 11 months ago

Main issue with Indian football is lack of league structure: Kushal Das

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das on Friday said that the main issue with football in the country is the lack of a robust league structure. I think the main issue with football in India is the league structure,” Das said at the launch of ‘International Sports Expo’ here. I think the main issue with football in India …

FIFA & UN Women India Celebrate International Women’s Day
3 years ago

FIFA & UN Women India Celebrate International Women’s Day

News 18  

On the occasion of International Women’s Day the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, collaborated with UN Women and the United Nations in India, to kick off the road to the long-awaited FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held from 11 to 30 October 2022. The UN Lawns, where the event took …

Indian striker Karishma wants more women’s football tournaments as India gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2022 - Indian Football News
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian striker Karishma wants more women’s football tournaments as India gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2022 - Indian Football News

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team striker Karishma Shirvoikar feels there are more girls from Goa with the potential to represent the country. I think there should be more tournaments for girls.” RELATED| The Indian team is currently in Jamshedpur, training for the 2022 AFC Asia Cup and is set to leave for UAE on September 30, where it will play two …

2022 will be a huge year for women’s football in India, says AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das
3 years, 5 months ago

2022 will be a huge year for women’s football in India, says AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation’s centralised initiative to provide a medical support policy and grants to its players, technical staff and the referees in the wake of the raging COVID-19 pandemic was met with appreciation, as the country’s central football body said that it wanted to “formalise” the process of helping its past and present heroes, who have made the country …

AIFF's plan to send India women's football team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Sports Ministry, SAI
3 years, 9 months ago

AIFF's plan to send India women's football team to 2027 World Cup endorsed by Sports Ministry, SAI

Firstpost  

It is worth mentioning that AIFF president Praful Patel had said that the national women’s side can qualify for the FIFA World Cup before the men’s team does, despite the less attention given to it. New Delhi: Endeavouring to send the women’s national team to the 2027 FIFA World Cup, the All India Football Federation has charted a detailed plan …

AIFF's detailed plan to send Indian women's team to 2027 World Cup gets Ministry, SAI endorsement
3 years, 9 months ago

AIFF's detailed plan to send Indian women's team to 2027 World Cup gets Ministry, SAI endorsement

India TV News  

Endeavouring to send the women's national team to the 2027 FIFA World Cup, the All India Football Federation has charted a detailed plan in this regard, which has been "endorsed and supported" by both the Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of India. It is worth mentioning that AIFF president Praful Patel had said that the national women's side can qualify …

With Eyes on Indian Women's League, Shirsh Bihar United FC Prepare for Bihar League
4 years ago

With Eyes on Indian Women's League, Shirsh Bihar United FC Prepare for Bihar League

News 18  

Bihar is not exactly known for its football but Shirsh Bihar United FC and its founder Vishal Anand want to change that perception. Founded in 2017, Shirsh Bihar are all set to make a giant foray in women’s football as they prepare to play the Bihar State Women’s League, starting from March 14. Five teams – Shirsh Bihar, Premier Sporting …

I-League 2020-21: Great Effort to Bring Football Back, States AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das
4 years, 2 months ago

I-League 2020-21: Great Effort to Bring Football Back, States AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das

News 18  

Since the inception of the I-League, there has never been a season as contrasting as 2020-21 which kicks-off on January 09, 2021, with Sudeva Delhi FC taking on Mohammedan SC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Speaking at the virtual press meet ahead of the kick-off of the I-League, AIFF’s General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das said, “There are unprecedented times …

Newer clubs hold the future of Indian football: Kushal Das - I league - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Newer clubs hold the future of Indian football: Kushal Das - I league - sportstar

The Hindu  

The newer clubs getting into the I-League hold the future of Indian football, said the general secretary of All India Football Federation, Kushal Das. The newer clubs are much smarter and understand that while it is important to get into the top league it is also essential to find out the ways to sustain themselves,” the AIFF secretary said. “The …

Bala Devi says U-17 World Cup will help change overall mindset about women's football in India
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi says U-17 World Cup will help change overall mindset about women's football in India

Firstpost  

She recalled how she was criticised for playing football but her father, who himself was a state-level player, beat the odds to help her realise her dream. New Delhi: National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women’s football in India. “In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, …

U-17 World Cup will change mindset about women's football in India: Bala Devi
4 years, 2 months ago

U-17 World Cup will change mindset about women's football in India: Bala Devi

The Hindu  

National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women's football in India. READ | "In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, more girls from various countries will come to India and our girls will get an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best. The All India Football …

With I-League Qualifiers on the Horizon, AIFF Says 1st Step Towards Resumption of Football Taken
4 years, 5 months ago

With I-League Qualifiers on the Horizon, AIFF Says 1st Step Towards Resumption of Football Taken

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has taken the first steps towards restarting the game, their president Praful Patel said on Monday unveiling the governing body’s new motto ‘Indian Football. The cash-rich Indian Super League backed by the AIFF, in all likelihood, will be the first sporting competition in the country after a phased opening of the lockdown. AIFF has already …

Real Kashmir FC Announces Formation of Women's Football Team on Daughter's Day
4 years, 5 months ago

Real Kashmir FC Announces Formation of Women's Football Team on Daughter's Day

News 18  

On an occasion most appropriate, Real Kashmir Football Club has presented its fans in the union territory a Daughter’s Day gift by announcing the formation of an all-women’s team, which will compete at national tournaments. This team, RKFC chairman Sandeep Chattoo said, will be for the daughters of Jammu and Kashmir “as we believe that girls have tremendous sporting potential …

Golden Baby League has made a huge impact - Sunando Dhar - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 6 months ago

Golden Baby League has made a huge impact - Sunando Dhar - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation and some top Indian Super League clubs are on the same page on grassroots development. “The Tata Football Academy now hosts baby leagues every weekend and we have had fantastic experiences,” said Choudhari. In 10 years we can see a difference in Indian football.” BFC CEO Mandar Tamhane said his club had been working with …

Launch of ISL has changed landscape of Indian football: AIFF General Secretary
4 years, 8 months ago

Launch of ISL has changed landscape of Indian football: AIFF General Secretary

India TV News  

Launch of ISL has changed landscape of Indian football: AIFF General Secretary After the FIFA men's U-17 World Cup in 2017, AIFF had earmarked a state-of-the-art facility to be the home of national teams across age groups for men and women in the New Town area of Kolkata. After the FIFA men's U-17 World Cup in 2017, AIFF had earmarked …

AFC confers elite youth scheme full membership to AIFF
4 years, 8 months ago

AFC confers elite youth scheme full membership to AIFF

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation has conferred the All India Football Federation with the AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership status. AFC general secretary Dato Windsor John informed the AIFF that its application for full membership of the Elite Youth Scheme has been approved by the Youth Panel. “We are delighted to confer to the All India Football Federation the AFC …

Asian Football Confederation endorses AIFF with Elite Youth Scheme full membership
4 years, 8 months ago

Asian Football Confederation endorses AIFF with Elite Youth Scheme full membership

India TV News  

The Asian Football Confederation has conferred the All India Football Federation with the AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership status. In a letter to AIFF general secretary Kushal Das, Dato Windsor John, general secretary, AFC wrote: "We are pleased to inform that your application for full membership of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme has been approved by the AFC Youth …

Aditi Chauhan Wants to Emulate Sunil Chhetri's Fitness: He is an Idol for All of Us
4 years, 8 months ago

Aditi Chauhan Wants to Emulate Sunil Chhetri's Fitness: He is an Idol for All of Us

News 18  

Indian women's football team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan on Friday said she wants to emulate talismanic men's captain Sunil Chhetri in keeping herself fit and inspiring young players. Being a senior player in the women's national team and somebody whom youngsters look up to, I also want to keep myself fit and inspire others," Aditi said during an Instagram chat with …

Indian Football: AIFF Women’s Committee conducts video conference
4 years, 9 months ago

Indian Football: AIFF Women’s Committee conducts video conference

The Hindu  

The members of the All India Football Federation Women’s Committee, led by chairperson Sara Pilot, met through a video call on Friday to discuss a number of topics including the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The conference also involved AIFF general secretary Kushal Das and the commitee's other members. They spoke about the new window for the FIFA U-17 Women’s …

Indian Football: Junior football teams the current priority for AIFF
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian Football: Junior football teams the current priority for AIFF

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation is playing the waiting game as it seeks further details regarding the resumption of training. With the Indian football season not scheduled to begin until late October, the AIFF is focussing solely on the return of the women’s U-17 team and the boys U-16 team to the training camp in Goa. READ | Sports Ministry …

AIFF approves 3+1 rule, says ISL clubs need over 27 matches
4 years, 10 months ago

AIFF approves 3+1 rule, says ISL clubs need over 27 matches

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation's executive committee, on Wednesday, unanimously decided to implement the ‘3 + 1 recruit rule’ for I-League matches from 2020-21 season. RELATED| The apex body said the Indian Super League organisers, FSDL, will work with the AIFF and present a plan on the way forward for foreign players in the next couple of months. RELATED| The …

Praful Patel: Women’s U-17 World Cup will provide India global recognition
5 years, 2 months ago

Praful Patel: Women’s U-17 World Cup will provide India global recognition

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Monday said hosting the U-17 Women’s World Cup will “provide global recognition” to Indian football. “In 2020 we host FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup which will provide global recognition to Indian football. You need to go back to the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 to understand the impact which it had …

Indian Women’s League: AIFF says more than 100 teams interested
5 years, 3 months ago

Indian Women’s League: AIFF says more than 100 teams interested

The Hindu  

More than 100 clubs have shown interest to play in the Indian Women’s League, the All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee was informed on Tuesday. “108 clubs across 14 states have shown interest to play in the Hero Indian Women’s League. Dhar also apprised the committee that as per ratification of the AFC Executive Committee, the winner of the 2019-20 …

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