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SC approves CoA's timeline for AIFF elections, polls to be held on Aug 28

NEW DELHI: The elections to the Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be held on August 28 and the poll process will start on August 13 with the notification by the Returning Officer, according to the order of the Supreme Court which is hearing the matter.

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Players will have equal voting rights in AIFF polls: SC

NEW DELHI: Observing that the players who make sports popular by their skills, performance, knowledge and athleticism on field, must be given a say in administration of sports and not only to the bureaucrats and politicians, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that interim executive committee for All India Football…

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SC directs election to be held expeditiously in AIFF, allows ex-players in management of sport

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Wednesday directed for holding of elections expeditiously to the executive committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as per the schedule proposed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA).

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Indian football | Supreme Court pushes for AIFF polls to avoid FIFA ban

A FIFA ban, on account of delayed elections to the AIFF, may result in the Women's U-17 World Cup being shifted outside India

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FIFA wants 25% eminent player representation in AIFF's executive committee

NEW DELHI: World football's governing body, FIFA has recommended AIFF to have 25 percent eminent player representation in its Executive Committee as co-opted members instead of the 50 percent stipulated in the draft constitution by CoA.

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Explained | Why are Indian sports bodies under scandal and scrutiny?

What are the various controversies in the football and hockey organisations of India? Why are international bodies unhappy with their functioning?

The Hindu

SC to finalise AIFF constitution on July 28

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to finalise the constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on July 28 to enable it to hold elections. The Union government is apprehensive about the smooth hosting of U-17 FIFA women's football World Cup in India in October without an…

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FSDL moves Supreme Court as AIFF crisis deepens

NEW DELHI: Indian football being hit with a FIFA ban looked a real possibility on Tuesday after the commercial partners of the sport's governing body in the country approached the Supreme Court over contentious clauses in the draft constitution.

The Times of India

AIFF's unhappy state associations ready to find 'middle ground'

NEW DELHI: The state units of All India Football Federation are not happy with several provisions in the final draft constitution but they are willing to "find a middle ground" to avoid a FIFA ban.

The Times of India

CoA submits AIFF draft constitution to SC

NEW DEHLI: The final draft constitution of the All India Football Federation, which has been framed by the Committee of Administrators (CoA), has been submitted to the Supreme Court for its approval.

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CoA sends final draft constitution of AIFF to FIFA

NEW DELHI: The final draft constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was on Wednesday sent to the world governing body FIFA by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) which is currently running the sport in the country, according to sources.

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Anurag Thakur assures full support for successful conduct of FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Government will go out of the way to provide all the required support in its bid to make the upcoming FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup a success, according to All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The Times of India

AIFF could go BCCI way: Former India internationals set to have voting rights in state units

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation is looking to employ an inclusive approach with more participation from former India players at the state level, including voting rights in the elections.

The Times of India

State football officials 'not happy' after meeting with CoA

NEW DELHI: A meeting between the state football association representatives and the Committee of Administrators (CoA), regarding the final draft constitution of the national federation, on Wednesday failed to resolve some contentious issues, officials claimed.

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India U-17 women's football team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose sacked for ‘sexual misconduct’

PANAJI: The Supreme Courtappointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has terminated the contract of India U-17 women football team’s assistant coach Alex Ambrose for sexual misconduct involving a minor player.

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Stimac meets CoA for the first time, both mum on coach's new contract

NEW DELHI: The fate of his contract extension is still not known, but Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac appears to be chalking out plans for the national team's assignments ahead.

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Indian football | U-17 women’s coach recalled from tour for alleged misconduct with player

The team is currently touring Europe as part of preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, that India is scheduled to host from October 11-30.

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Indian football | FIFA sets deadline for AIFF constitution approval and elections to avoid ban

On the conclusion of its three-day visit of the country, the team, led by Asian Football Confederation General Secretary Windsor John, made it clear that the deadlines will have to be followed strictly

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FIFA sets July 31 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban

NEW DELHI: The visiting FIFA-AFC team on Thursday set deadlines to clean up the Indian football mess, asking the stakeholders to get the constitution of the national federation approved by July 31 and conduct elections by September 15, failing which the country could be banned by the world body.

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FIFA sets July 15 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban

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Sreenidhi, Hyderabad FC invited for meeting with FIFA, AFC officials

HYDERABAD: Following the directive by the Supreme Court to appoint COA to examine changes in constitution and conduct AIFF elections, officials from FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are conducting a meeting.

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No Indian football player can recall hired astrology firm

Contract worth almost 30-lakh reveals wide access to Stimac's team

The Hindu

Indian football | AIFF spent ₹16 lakh on astrology agency for men’s team: Insider

AIFF splurged ₹16 lakh for an astrologer to “motivate” the national men’s team, which confirmed its berth in the 24-team AFC Asian Cup Final

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AIFF hired astrologer for team's good luck: Team insider

KOLKATA: Did astrology play a role in the national Indian football team's recent success at the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers?

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FIFA-AFC team meeting with CoA 'gone off well', advisory committee formed by CoA disbanded

NEW DELHI: The first round of talks between the visiting FIFA-AFC team and the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) running the affairs of Indian football has "gone off well" and the world body is unlikely to impose a ban on the country, according to well-placed sources.

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