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Venues for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup (Twitter/Indian Football Team)

Mumbai, Pune to host 2022 women's Asian Cup

Previously, Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad were slated to host the prestigious tournament

06 Jul 2021 5:09 PM

Bhaichung Bhutia plays with aspiring footballers at Paltan Bazar in Guwahati. PTI Photo

Will definitely consider becoming AIFF president in future: Bhutia

Since retiring from the game in 2011, Bhutia has been focussing on grassroot football through his Football School and United Sikkim Club

11 Apr 2020 5:53 PM

India submits its bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Three-time Asian champions Saudi Arabia is the only other nation bidding to host the event

05 Apr 2020 4:35 PM

File photo of AIFF president Praful Patel (L), Chief Women's Football Officer for FIFA Sarai Bareman and sports minister Kiren Rijiju at the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 Official Emblem in Mumbai last year. AFP Photo

AIFF hopeful of organising FIFA women's U-17 WC in November

The tournament is to be held from November 2 to 21 with matches in Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati

31 Mar 2020 2:33 PM

Legendary Indian footballer PK Banerjee. DC File Photo

Indian football legend PK Banerjee passes away

PK, as he was fondly called, was suffering from respiratory problems due to pneumonia

20 Mar 2020 2:01 PM

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel with India captain Sunil Chhetri at his side at a press conforence. PTI Photo

AIFF suspends all football tournaments in the country till March 31

FIFA and government advisories prompt AIFF to act

14 Mar 2020 5:12 PM

FIFA President Gianni Infantino. AFP Photo

FIFA wants all international games to be postponed

FIFA said that clubs would be allowed to refuse to send their players to national squad gatherings in March and April

14 Mar 2020 2:27 PM

2018 Santosh Trophy champions Kerala team with the trophy at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. PTI Photo

Santosh Trophy football final round postponed due to coronavirus

AIFF will monitor the situation and decide on fresh dates later

10 Mar 2020 3:37 PM

Some of the prominent teams playing I-League are defending champions Chennai City, Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, East Bengal along with Real Kashmir FC. (Photo: Twitter)

November 30 decided as the start date for I-League

The decision was taken at a meeting of the League Committee on Friday.

26 Oct 2019 11:04 AM

Stimac even said that he would pay attention to giving more tactical options to the team. (Photo: Igor Stimac/Twitter)

Coach Igor Stimac considers Indian football a 'sleeping giant'

The Croatian said that his main job is to improve the state of football in the whole country of India.

25 May 2019 11:19 AM

The 37-man preliminary squad, which is undergoing a camp at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, will be pruned to 23. (Photo: Igor Stimac/Twitter)

'Everybody will have to fight for place', says Indian football coach Igor Stimac

With less than two weeks to go for Stimac's first assignment, he said that he was concerned about the defence.

24 May 2019 7:30 PM

The 51-year-old Stimac, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching. (Photo: Indian Football Team/Twitter)

AIFF appoints Croatian Igor Stimac as Indian football team coach

Stimac's first assignment will be the Kings Cup in Buriram, Thailand where the Blue Tigers play Curacao in their first match on June 5.

15 May 2019 1:42 PM

Real Kashmir had turned up for the game last month, asserting that all the security arrangements were in place and they be awarded the three points after Minerva's no-show. (Photo: Twitter)

Minerva Punjab to play re-match versus Real Kashmir: AIFF

The AIFF failed to give written security assurances that was sought by the club after the deadly Pulwama terror attack.

05 Mar 2019 11:56 AM

The PL-ISL Youth Games 2019 tournament is the first of its kind being held at Navi Mumbai.

Football development week in city from Sunday

Former Premier League stars like Les Ferdinand to offer expertise to Indian youth players and coaches.

03 Mar 2019 12:19 AM

Playing under floodlights and in humid conditions, FC Mumbaikar started off on a promising note and went on the offensive from the outset.

FC Mumbaikar not strong enough for Iron Born FC

FC Mumbaikar tried their best to get back into the game and score the equalizer, but their efforts went in vain.

10 Oct 2018 12:37 AM

Dr. Bharat Madke is accompanying the team as the Physio.

Karsten to captain Maharashtra team

Akhil Kothari of Mumbai is the coach and Saad Ansari is the manager.

18 Aug 2018 12:49 AM

The classes are open for youngsters between the age of 18 and 30 years with a minimum qualification of SSC passed. (Representational Image)

MDFA to conduct classes for referees

The classes will be conducted during the month of May by AIFF’s referee instructors.

10 May 2018 12:20 AM

No breakthrough in sight, Two leagues likely next season too

The report was initially expected to be ready by November last year but it hasn’t reached the AIFF yet.

28 Mar 2018 1:27 AM

Candidates will be provided breakfast, lunch, T-shirt and a referee law book during the classes. (Photo: AFP)

Refereeing classes at Andheri Sports Complex

These classes will provide an opportunity for youngsters to learn the laws of the game, and become professional referees.

06 Dec 2017 12:15 AM

I-League coaches at an event in New Delhi.

I-League battles for sustenance

Concurrent organisation of matches will inevitably draw comparisons of the two leagues’ quality.

22 Nov 2017 2:47 AM

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