Asian Football Confederation accepts India's bid to host 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers
The qualifiers will be held across three match days on June 8, 11 and 14, with the group winners, and the best five second-placed teams earning a ticket to the tournament proper, which is slated to kick off on June 16, 2023.
Feb 17, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
AIFF appoint Romanian Isac as new technical director
Isac, who has nearly three decades of experience in various coaching roles in several countries, last worked as the sporting director of three-times J-league Champions Yokohama Marinos FC.
Apr 29, 2019, 15:53 PM IST
AIFF chief Praful Patel elected to FIFA Council
A total of five candidates including Patel were elected in addition to the AFC president, and one female member for the 2019-2023 term.
Apr 06, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
AIFF eyes another U-17 WC participation, plans more preparatory tournaments
The All India Football Federation is trying to field India's U-16 team in a four-nation tournament in Japan, aiming to mould it into a battle-hardened outfit good enough to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2019.
May 07, 2018, 21:24 PM IST
AIFF launches scouting app on mobile to unearth talent
AIFF's new mobile scouting application Scout-Me will further ease out the scouting process.
Mar 27, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
AIFF general secretary says Stephen Constantine's job not in danger
There were reports that some senior players feel that Constantine is not technically proficient enough to coach the team.
Nov 13, 2017, 22:23 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
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
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
India jump 11 places: Stephen Constantine's boys rise to best FIFA rankings in 6 years
In August 2010, India were ranked 137th which stayed India's best ever FIFA Ranking since then.
Oct 20, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
AFC-AIFF taskforce meets in Goa, discuss development of football in India
The taskforce will meet again in the near future - on a date to be decided.
Sep 28, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
Premier Futsal unsanctioned, will create unwanted issues: AIFF
The first edition of Premier Futsal is set to take place in India from July 15 to 24.
Jul 10, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
Indian Super League, I-League merger by 2018: AIFF
AIFF general secretary insisted it is not necessarily just a mere merger but a holistic approach to unite all top clubs of the country under a common umbrella.
Apr 20, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
AIFF letters leave ISL 2015 finalists FC Goa wary: Report
The AIFF Disciplinary Committee heard FC Goa in New Delhi last month, and may meet again soon.
Feb 27, 2016, 08:53 AM IST
I-League: AIFF issues notice to Mohun Bagan AC coach Sanjoy Sen
Sen had lashed out at the AIFF saying it has been "sold out" after his request for rescheduling of an I-League match wasn't met with.
Feb 04, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
AIFF sees merger of ISL, I-League as only situation in future
As the ninth edition of the I-League was officially launched, the possibility of the competition getting merged with the Indian Super League (ISL) surfaced up as the debate continued.
Jan 07, 2016, 10:07 AM IST
Total of 17 teams could lead to I-League-ISL merger: AIFF secy
Last year, the I-League was played among 11 teams and out of those, three clubs -- Pune FC, Bharat FC and Royal Wahingdoh -- have pulled out and while one (Dempo) were relegated.
Jan 06, 2016, 20:58 PM IST
Injured India striker Robin Singh in a spot of bother with I-League club issue: Report
Singh was injured in India's opening game against Sri Lanka in the SAFF Cup after scoring a brace.
Jan 06, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Biggest challenge is to get venues ready for U-17 World Cup: AIFF
The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be held in India from end September to 23rd October.
Nov 28, 2015, 22:11 PM IST
AIFF decides to bring back Federation Cup
The decision to bring it back into the fold was taken at the AIFF executive committee meeting.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
