AIFF

Traditional powerhouses Mohun Bagan, East Bengal declare unofficial war against Indian Super League

The Big two clubs refused to budge from their three-point demand and did not submit the bid document for their induction into the ISL.

May 27, 2017, 21:27 PM IST

AIFF vows to raise the bar in hosting U-17 FIFA World Cup

The mega event will be held from October 6 to 28 across six cities.

May 23, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

Did Indian U-17 team actually defeat Italy's U-17 squad? Here's the truth...

In their defence, AIFF have said that they had no intention to mislead the football fans.

May 21, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo likely to visit India for FIFA U-17 World Cup draw

The organisers have already confirmed that Spain's World Cup winning captain Carlos Puyol will visit India in May to mark the launch of ticket sales.

May 12, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

India extend support to Qatar for hosting 2022 FIFA World Cup

With India hosting the U-17 World Cup later this year, Patel said the country will look to work with Qatar to make Asia a force to reckon with in world football.

May 11, 2017, 20:32 PM IST

'We will send you Kulbhushan Jadhav's dead body': Hackers post message from AIFF's official website

The hackers posted messages against the India and its demand for the release of Kulbhushan Jadhav.

May 10, 2017, 10:18 AM IST

No I-League, ISL merger for next two-three years: AIFF President Praful Patel

Earlier, it was mooted that ISL will be named the official league with 11 teams, including Bengaluru FC, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.

May 06, 2017, 18:48 PM IST

Subrata Paul, ace Indian footballer and Arjuna awardee, fails dope test conducted by NADA

Nicknamed Spiderman, Paul has won multiple Nehru Cups (2007, 2009) and the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Challenge Cup 2008.

Apr 25, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

U-17 World Cup: FIFA 'evaluating' AIFF request to stage India matches in Delhi

The FIFA team had said that New Delhi can host matches only till October 16.

Apr 19, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Federation Cup: Odisha to host India's premier knock-out tournament in May

Aiming to take Indian football forward, AIFF president Praful Patel said hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup is a "huge responsibility" on their shoulders.

Mar 23, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indian colts to undergo rigorous preparation for showpiece tournament

The Indian U-17 team will play two matches against Mali next month as part of preparations for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and efforts are also on to arrange games against Portugal and England during its exposure trip to Europe.

Mar 16, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup's Mission XI Million reaches 2000 school landmark

"Imagine that football has now become the sport of choice of 2000 schools in 14 states, so the potential is enormous. We are changing the landscape of football and sport in India."

 

Mar 04, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

FIFA World Cup: AIFF appoint Luis Norton de Matos as India's U-17 head coach for upcoming football event

De Matos has worked as a manager with several clubs in his native Portugal and was also the head coach of the Guinea-Bissau national team from 2010 to 2012.

Mar 01, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

In search of new coach: AIFF asks panel members to meet Luis Norton de Matos

De Matos, a former Portugal international and ex-coach of Benfica reserve side as well of Guinea-Bissau national team, has been declared by the AIFF as its "number one choice" from among the shortlisted candidates 

Feb 24, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Portuguese Norton de Matos set to become India U-17 coach

De Matos was among the candidates interviewed by a committee of the AIFF earlier this week and he came out as the front-runner for the job.

Feb 22, 2017, 21:07 PM IST

Aditi Chauhan feels the need for a well structured league

Chauhan feels there are exciting days ahead for women's football in India which, is going through a transition.

Feb 12, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri says Asian Cup will develop Indian football

India have been drawn alongside Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau in Group A

Feb 11, 2017, 18:15 PM IST

Nicolai Adam's replacement will be in place this month: AIFF

 Adam was shown the door by the AIFF following complaints of "physical abuse" by the players.

Feb 10, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

India U-17 football coach Nicolai Adam resigns less than 8 months before World Cup

The process of selecting a new coach for the U-17 national team has already been initiated.

Feb 07, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

First of its kind in India: Former football greats come together at AIFF workshop

It was attended by Bhaichung Bhutia, IM Vijayan, Joe Paul Ancheri, Renedy Singh, Bruno Coutinho, Subrata Paul, Godfrey Pereira, Syed Shabbir Pasha, Sukhwinder Singh and Derrick Pereira.

Feb 02, 2017, 21:55 PM IST