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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, Dipa Dasmunsi, the wife of veteran Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, and son pay their tributes to the veteran Congress leader at AICC headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: GN Jha)

Veteran Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi passes away

Cong leader who had also headed AIFF was in coma since 2008.

21 Nov 2017 1:50 AM

Michael eyes football-coaching job

The Kerala Blasters striker sets an aim to enhance the escalating talent in the country.

15 Jul 2017 12:10 AM

Over the years, better coaches having good records have taken jobs to train the women.

Rise of wonder women in Mumbai football

Young women footballers in the city have a lot to look forward to.

30 Jun 2017 12:10 AM

Navi Mumbai was originally scheduled to host Group A matches but the AIFF's request means Delhi could now host those while Navi Mumbai will have to settle for Group B games.(Photo: ISL Media)

FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017: FIFA set to shift India's games from Mumbai to Delhi

As hosts, India would normally be placed in Group A and will be the number one team - A1 - in the four-team group.

28 Jun 2017 7:07 PM

With the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India approaching, football activities are buzzing in the country, and Maharashtra is not lagging behind.

Football fever grips the nation

The best team in the league will get a chance to play in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) qualifier.

21 Jun 2017 12:39 AM

The man behind FIFA friendly with Nepal

The former Income Tax player was an AIFF match commissioner to ensure everything went smoothly on the field and off it.

08 Jun 2017 1:01 AM

The AIFF, in a tweet, apologised for the "inconvenience", calling the hacking incident a technical glitch. (Photo: Screengrab)

AIFF website hacked: 'Will send Kulbhushan Jadhav's dead body'

The hacking group took over the AIFF website, posting a provocative message to India, about Kulbhushan Jadhav.

10 May 2017 2:43 PM

AIFF President Praful Patel. (Photo: PTI)

Won't be intimated by threats from Aizawl FC: AIFF president Praful Patel

AIFF, in its original plan for the new league structure of Indian football, had planned that ISL will be the top league in the country.

05 May 2017 9:29 PM

This is India's best-ever FIFA Ranking since April 1996 when India were also ranked 100. (Photo: AIFF)

India soar to 100th in FIFA rankings, highest in 21 years

As per the updated rankings, India are now placed 100th alongside Lithuania, Nicaragua and Estonia, and stay at the 11th spot in AFC.

04 May 2017 5:02 PM

Joy Bhattacharjya has closely worked with the IPL, and now he is lending his expertise to Indian football. (Photo: Castrol Cricket/ Youtube Screengrab)

Joy Bhattacharjya: Building Indian football legacy ahead of FIFA u-17 World Cup 2017

FIFA u-17 World Cup 2017 project director Joy Bhattacharjya gets candid about India's preparations for its biggest football tournament.

15 Apr 2017 6:55 PM

Inexperience won’t scuttle Aizawl’s title push, says Khalid Jamil

Aizawl, similar to other regional teams, operate on limited resources rely on local talent, and were expected to flatter only to deceive.

08 Apr 2017 3:41 AM

India's highest FIFA ranking achieved so far has been 94 which was attained in February 1996. (Photo: AIFF)

India surge to 101 in FIFA rankings, best in past two decades

This is India's best ever FIFA ranking since May 1996 when India were also ranked 101.

06 Apr 2017 3:26 PM

Shyam Thapa plans academy in every state

All academies will have licensed coaches.

29 Mar 2017 1:59 AM

Members of the India team at a practice session in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday, the eve of their friendly against the hosts.

India out to prove a point in Cambodia

The 24-man squad are in Phnom Penh after a camp in Mumbai.

22 Mar 2017 2:38 AM

FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be hosted by India for the first time, will be played from October 6 to 28. (Photo: PTI)

Babul Supriyo is vice-president of FIFA U-17 World Cup LOC

The announcement was made by AIFF president Praful Patel on Wednesday.

15 Mar 2017 6:00 PM

AIFF appointed Lios Norton de Matos (second from left) as the new head coach of the U-17 Indian national team. (Photo: Twitter)

AIFF appoints Luis de Matos as new U-17 national team head coach

Luis de Matos has played in Belgian top flight club Standard Liege, helping them attain the second spot on the table in his second season.

01 Mar 2017 5:33 PM

Luis Norton de Matos during his time as coach of Benfica 'B'. (Photo: Twitter)

De Matos favourite to take over as India U-17 coach

Portuguese coach Luis Norton de Matos has emerged as the favourite to become the new head coach of the India U-17 football team.

24 Feb 2017 5:35 PM

Sunil Chhetri has scored 90 goals in Indian domestic football. (Photo: AFP)

Indian strikers need more game time: Sunil Chhetri

After breaking Bhaichung Bhutia's goalscoring record, Sunil Chhetri believes Indian strikers need to play more to score more goals.

17 Feb 2017 4:12 PM

Sports Minister Vijay Goel and AIFF president Praful Patel with 'Kheleo'. (Photo: PTI)

'Kheleo' unveiled as official mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup

The clouded leopard 'Kheleo' was unveiled by the AIFF as the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

10 Feb 2017 3:26 PM

Just nine months ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nicolai Adam was shown the door by the AIFF following complaints of 'physical abuse' by the players. (Photo: AIFF)

Nicolai Adam's replacement to be appointed by this month: AIFF

AIFF president Praful Patel said Nicolai Adam's replacement will be appointed within this month.

10 Feb 2017 3:21 PM

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