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FIFA U-17 World Cup: India set to play first FIFA finals in 57 years

The hosts India, who are placed in Group A, will open their campaign against the USA on October 6, followed by Colombia on October 9 and Ghana on October 12.

Oct 03, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup can be dawn of a new era in Indian football: AIFF

The Indian Colts face USA on October 6, before locking horns with Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at New Delhi`s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Oct 02, 2017, 23:00 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: AIFF to make logistical arrangements for parents of players

Most of the players in the Indian team were from poor background and their parents have expressed lack of money to even buy air tickets to be in New Delhi to watch their children play.

Oct 01, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

India submits bid to host FIFA U-20 World Cup

Patel, who has been heading AIFF since 2012, in another announcement said the AIFF will set up a National Centre of Excellence for the footballers which will be home for senior/junior men and women teams.

Sep 27, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

AIFF boss Praful Patel boasts of India having international standard infrastructure

Patel, who has been at the helm of affairs for more than eight years, said that India is ready for the mega-event starting October 6.

Sep 15, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Virat Kohli parts ways with Premier Futsal because of pressure from AIFF: Report

The three-week tournament will start off at Dome, Mumbai where the home team Mumbai Warriors will lock horns against Delhi Dragons.

Sep 15, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

After U-17 World Cup, Indian colts to play I-League home games in Delhi

In the hope of qualifying for the 2018 Russia World Cup, the Indian federation formed Pailan Arrows in 2010 as AIFF XI, but it was disbanded after competing in three I-League seasons. Promises galore, but none fulfilled.

Sep 08, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

Praful Patel hints things may change in ISL next year

I-League will run concurrently with the ISL this season (2017-18).

Aug 31, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

AIFF to evaluate bids of four new clubs for I-League on August 18

The I-League has never seen participation from Rajasthan and Gujarat in its 10 years' history.

Aug 09, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

Respite for Abinash Ruidas in East Bengal contract row, AIFF says IFA can't decide his case

Ruidas was signed by Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC at its players draft but East Bengal have claimed that the footballer still had a contract of two more seasons.

Jul 28, 2017, 00:24 AM IST

AFC approves Indian Super League, terms it 'temporary solution'

AIFF's recommendation to the AFC was that the ISL will replace the Federation Cup, whose winner is currently allocated an AFC Cup preliminary stage place.

Jul 26, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

I-League committee refers foreigners' quota issue to AIFF

Earlier, it was proposed that like the Indian Super League (ISL) there would be eight foreigners in a squad with two Asian quota players and five in a playing XI with one Asian player.

Jul 05, 2017, 22:58 PM IST

Five clubs, including Shillong Lajong write to AIFF against 8-foreign players policy

Among the recommendations was that clubs be allowed to field five foreign players in a game, including one Asian footballer.

Jul 04, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

Indian Super League gets recognition from AFC, two national leagues now

The winner of the I-league will participate in the AFC Champions League qualifiers, while the next ISL champion will be eligible for an AFC Cup qualifying slot.

Jun 28, 2017, 20:56 PM IST

AIFF chief Praful Patel`s proposed new competition for top teams hits roadblock

India would be taking part in the SAFF Championship next year from May 1-12 and before that national team coach Stephen Constantine is likely to hold a preparation camp.

Jun 14, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal in dark as ISL announces new teams

The AIFF after its meeting in New Delhi on June 10 had promised to send the minutes and the proposal for the new competition for further deliberation by the two clubs.

Jun 13, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

East Bengal, Mohun Bagan meet AIFF but impasse continues over ISL

Earlier, the AFC had intervened in the matter with a meeting at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur but there too the logjam had continued and a fresh meeting was called in the national capital.

Jun 10, 2017, 22:07 PM IST

AIFF set to grant AFC Cup slot to ISL winners: Sources

Granting the AFC Cup play-off berth to ISL winners would mean that ISL would no longer be a private tournament but a recognised league under the aegis of the AIFF, AFC and FIFA.

Jun 09, 2017, 22:21 PM IST