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 Panel. "In this regard, we are delighted to confer to the All India Football Federation the AFC Elite Youth Scheme full membership status and the Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy and JSW Bengaluru FC Academy the two-star Academy status, which is subject to re-evaluation after three years as per Article 6 of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme Regulations and Guidelines." "The AFC Elite Youth Scheme has set a benchmark for all Member Associations to evaluate their youth football structure.

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AIFF commemorates 50 years of India’s AFC Youth Championship win
10 months, 3 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 …

Asian Games: AIFF Announce 'New' India Squad As Major Players Remain Unavailable
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games: AIFF Announce 'New' India Squad As Major Players Remain Unavailable

The Quint  

“We must remember that there are general elections coming, and to avoid the adverse weather conditions in certain parts of the country, we had to adjust the schedule, and shorten the domestic calendar to an extent so that these things don’t hamper the quality of the games and put unnecessary pressure on the players. The Indian National Team are going …

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 …

AIFF revives Federation Cup, induction of five new clubs for I-League confirmed
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

AIFF, CoA Meet FIFA-AFC Joint Team to Discuss Governance Issue
2 years, 9 months ago

AIFF, CoA Meet FIFA-AFC Joint Team to Discuss Governance Issue

News 18  

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, which runs the All India Football Federation, on Tuesday met with the joint team of the FIFA and Asian Football Confederation in Delhi and discussed plans to work together for the betterment of Indian football. The AIFF said in a statement that the members of CoA, Justice Anil Dave, Dr. SY Qureshi, and Bhaskar …

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 …

Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy, Bengaluru FC Youth club granted two-star Academy status by AFC
4 years, 8 months ago

Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy, Bengaluru FC Youth club granted two-star Academy status by AFC

Firstpost  

The two-star status is subject to re-evaluation after three years as per Article 6 of the AFC Elite Youth Scheme Regulations and Guidelines. The Asian Football Confederation has conferred the Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy and the JSW Bengaluru Football Club’s Youth Development Program with two-star Academy status. “We are delighted to confer to the AIFF the AFC Elite Youth …

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 …

AIFF gets AFC Bronze Level membership for grassroots work
5 years, 1 month ago

AIFF gets AFC Bronze Level membership for grassroots work

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation received the Asian Football Confederation’s Grassroots charter Bronze Level membership for its work towards promoting grassroots football. In a letter to AIFF General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das, the AFC wrote: "We are pleased to inform you that your application for membership at the Bronze level of the AFC Grassroots Charter has been approved by the …

AIFF president Praful Patel says he is 'happy' with Asian Football Confederation's roadmap for club football in India
5 years, 4 months ago

AIFF president Praful Patel says he is 'happy' with Asian Football Confederation's roadmap for club football in India

Firstpost  

The ISL will now replace the I-League as the top-tier competition in India after the stakeholders agreed to a proposal of the AFC ending the long-drawn restructuring process Mumbai: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Saturday expressed happiness that a “broadly acceptable consensus” has been reached on Indian football’s roadmap. “I am happy that a sustainable, comprehensive and …

AIFF conferred coaching convention by AFC
5 years, 4 months ago

AIFF conferred coaching convention by AFC

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has been conferred with the Coaching Convention A Level by the Asian Football Confederation, paving the way for Indian licensed coaches to coach in any part of Asia. Savio Medeira, Head of Coach Education, AIFF, felt “getting the AFC Convention approval itself is a huge honour.” “Although the criteria for each diploma is provided by …

AFC approves AIFF's roadmap for Indian football
5 years, 5 months ago

AFC approves AIFF's roadmap for Indian football

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation on Saturday recognised the Indian Super League as the country’s premier competition while recommending the AIFF to “open a pathway” for two I-League clubs’ entry into ISL by the end of 2020-21 season. In a release on Indian football’s roadmap, the AFC stated, “In season 2019-20, the ISL will attain the status of premier league competition …

AIFF, AFC to unveil roadmap of Indian football on October 14
5 years, 5 months ago

AIFF, AFC to unveil roadmap of Indian football on October 14

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, in a bid to end the ongoing confusion surrounding the future of Indian football, has invited all the I-League and Indian Super League clubs to a meeting at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on October 14. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das confirmed to Sportstar that the Indian FA and the Asian Football Confederation will …

Indian football: FIFA urges I-League clubs to co-operate with AIFF, Kushal Das says we can't suddenly expand ISL
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian football: FIFA urges I-League clubs to co-operate with AIFF, Kushal Das says we can't suddenly expand ISL

The Hindu  

World football’s governing body FIFA has backed All India Football Federation’s plans of having a unified football league in the country and has advised the clubs to co-operate with the process. The clubs – Minerva Punjab, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Churchill Brothers, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC – had approached FIFA to protest against AIFF's move to grant top …

Indian Football: AIFF wants AFC Champions League slot for ISL winner
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian Football: AIFF wants AFC Champions League slot for ISL winner

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Tuesday approached the Asian Football Confederation to allot an AFC Champions League qualification berth for the winner of the Indian Super League. In a statement, the AIFF said: "In light of the MRA as well as the fact that in the last 5 years the entire Indian national squad are mostly being signed/playing for …

Indian Football: AIFF non-committal about I-League's future, ISL-I-League merger
6 years ago

Indian Football: AIFF non-committal about I-League's future, ISL-I-League merger

The Hindu  

I-League CEO Sunando Dhar remained non-committal to the prospect that India’s top-tier championship would continue beyond the 2018-19 season. There are things set in place which would come into force in the years to come.” Dhar was pleased with the success of the ongoing season where the title race will be decided on the final day of the season for …

AIFF: 'This is for the first time the Indian women have qualified for the second round. Congratulations'
6 years, 4 months ago

AIFF: 'This is for the first time the Indian women have qualified for the second round. Congratulations'

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday lauded its women’s senior team for advancing to the second round of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers. “This is for the first time the Indian women have qualified for the second round. READ: India braves adverse conditions as it aims to recover in time for Jordan test The committee condoled the death of former …

AIFF lauds women's team after advancing to 2nd round of Olympic Qualifiers
6 years, 4 months ago

AIFF lauds women's team after advancing to 2nd round of Olympic Qualifiers

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday lauded its women's senior team for advancing to the second round of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers. The committee condoled the death of former AFC general secretary Peter Velappan, and AIFF medical committee member Dr. Manpreet Gambhir. "The Indian Arrows and the India U-15 team preparing for the AFC U-16 Qualifiers would be based …

India and other SAFF members exit Saudi Arabia-led South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF)
6 years, 4 months ago

India and other SAFF members exit Saudi Arabia-led South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF)

The Hindu  

In an informal meeting held in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, India, along with six other members of the South Asian Football Federation, has decided to pull out of the Saudi Arabia-led South West Asian Football Federation with immediate effect. The move comes on the eve of the Asian Football Confederation Congress which is to be held in Kuala Lumpur on …

India U-20 team to play four-nation tournament in Croatia after high against Argentina: AIFF general secretary Kushal Das
6 years, 7 months ago

India U-20 team to play four-nation tournament in Croatia after high against Argentina: AIFF general secretary Kushal Das

Firstpost  

India notched up one of its most memorable football triumphs when its under-20 team stunned traditional giants Argentina 2-1 despite being reduced to 10 men in a pulsating contest at the COTIF Cup in Valencia. New Delhi: The AIFF is set to send India’s U-20 team to Croatia for a four-nation tournament, general secretary Kushal Das said on Monday, hours …

AIFF to take call on league merger after getting AFC report
6 years, 11 months ago

AIFF to take call on league merger after getting AFC report

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation’s general secretary, Kushal Das, has stated there is enough time to merge the Indian Super League and the I-League once the AIFF receives a detailed report from the Asian Football Confederation. A report on Thursday claimed that a two-member committee appointed by FIFA and AFC has proposed an Asian ban on Indian clubs, should AIFF be …

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