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Efforts on to improve standard of referees: Chaubey

BENGALURU: All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey acknowledged the increasing number of complaints on refereeing this season and said the federation is working hard to improve the standard of Indian referees.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2023

AIFF disciplinary committee begins proceedings to decide Kerala Blasters' fate

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has initiated the proceedings to decide on a likely sanction against Kerala Blasters after the Kochi-based outfit staged a walk out of their Indian Super League (ISL) match against Bengaluru FC.

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2023

Kerala Blasters seek replay with Bengaluru FC, ban on referee Crystal John

PANAJI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is likely to summon a meeting of its disciplinary committee to quickly decide on a protest filed by Kerala Blasters FC, seeking replay of their tempestuous ISL knockout clash against Bengaluru FC. Blasters walked off in protest at what is alleged to be…

The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023

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AIFF bans Tripura player Ayuk Jamatia for 4 years for age fraud

NEW DELHI: Sending out a strong message to age fudgers, the All India Football Federation banned Tripura player Ayuk Jamatia for four years for age fraud and forgery.

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2023

AIFF's top officials discuss Indian football with counterparts from Belgium

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran met with their counterparts from Belgium in Brussles on Monday to discuss a number of issues aimed at improving the technical knowhow in Indian football.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023

Must bring curtain down on issues concerning All India Football Federation: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it must bring the curtain down on issues plaguing the All India Football Federation (AIFF), including the objections raised to certain aspects of its draft constitution.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey stresses on development of football in North East states

Tuesday was a momentous day for Mizoram football with the culmination of Mizoram Premier League (MPL) that saw the emergence of a new champion in Chawnpui FC. And to make the occasion even more special, chief guest at the summit clash, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, spoke…

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022

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I-League 2022-23 to kick off on November 12

NEW DELHI: The 2022-23 I-League season will kick off on November 12 at Malappuram, Kerala, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2022

Mahesh Gawli replaces Venkatesh as head coach of India's U-20 men's football team

NAVI MUMBAI: Former India defender Mahesh Gawli was appointed as the head coach of Under-20 men's side, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2022

India and Saudi Arabia to compete for 2027 AFC Asian Cup hosting rights

NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia will compete for the hosting rights of the 2027 Asian Cup as three other interested nations have withdrawn their bids, the AFC announced on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2022

International Olympic Committee proposes 'appointed CEO' in place of elected Secretary General in IOA

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) may have an "appointed CEO" instead of an elected Secretary General after the December elections as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed far-reaching changes to the constitution of the national sports apex body during a joint meeting in Switzerland last month.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2022

Did India miss the 1950 FIFA World Cup for playing barefoot? New book debunks theory

NEW DELHI: The lackadaisical attitude of the erstwhile All India Football Federation (AIFF) brass was the sole reason for India missing a chance to play the 1950 FIFA World Cup, according to a new book on the history of the national football team.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2022

FIFA-AFC delegation meets SAI, AIFF, state associations

NEW DELHI: A joint delegation of the FIFA-AFC on Wednesday met the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives of various state units to discuss a roadmap on the development of the sport in the country.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia says legal action an 'option' after AIFF ExCo turns down his request to discuss Shaji Prabhakaran's appointment

KOLKATA: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said he might explore legal options after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down his request for a discussion on the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as secretary general during the executive committee meeting here.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

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The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

Igor Stimac set to remain head coach of Indian men's football team

KOLKATA: Igor Stimac is all set to manage Sunil Chhetri and Co. in next year’s Asian Cup. The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) new technical committee recommended on Sunday that the former Croatian world cupper’s tenure as head coach of the senior national team be extended up to the continental…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2022

Igor Stimac set to continue as Indian men's football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

KOLKATA: Croatian Igor Stimac is set to continue as Indian football team head coach with the Technical Committee of All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday recommending the extension of his contract till the end of AFC Asian Cup in July next year.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men's, women's, youth and grassroots football development in India

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022

Gianni Infantino, Kalyan Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India

DOHA: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has discussed infrastructure, grassroots, men's and women's football development in India with the newly-elected AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the world football governing body said.

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The Times of India · Sep 9, 2022

AIFF president, secretary general meet FIFA chief, hold 'constructive' discussion

DOHA: The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) top two officials, including newly appointed president Kalyan Chaubey, held an "encouraging and constructive" discussion on Indian football with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2022

AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran quits Football Delhi president's post

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation's (AIFF) newly-appointed secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran has resigned from Football Delhi president's post to avoid "any possible conflict of interest".

Dynamite News · Sep 4, 2022

Soccer clubs in Delhi move HC alleging procedural impropriety in DSA elections dated March 20

Several soccer clubs have moved Delhi High Court against the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) / Football in the national capital alleging that the March 20 elections of the Executive Committee of DSA were held without following the guidelines, instructions, rules, regulations and the procedure as prescribed under law. Read more…

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2022

I have to think about staying in the executive committee: Bhaichung Bhutia

NEW DELHI: Bhaichung Bhutia has taken the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) election mandate to heart. Not that he has not lost any contest earlier, on and off the field, but this time the 33-1 loss to Kalyan Chaubey dealt a severe blow to India's most decorated footballer.

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2022

Vijayan advises Bhutia to take defeat in AIFF presidential election in 'sportsmanship spirit'

NEW DELHI: Indian football legend I M Vijayan on Friday advised his one-time strike partner Bhaichung Bhutia to take the defeat in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) presidential polls in "sportsmanship spirit".

Newslaundry · Sep 2, 2022

NL Playoffs Ep 26: FIFA ban and corruption in Indian football

Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss the FIFA ban on the All India Football Federation with Ranjit Bajaj, who led an advisory panel which assisted the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee the federation. They talk about the corruption allegations against former AIFF president Praful Patel…

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2022

AIFF Polls: Kalyan Chaubey ahead of Bhaichung Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

NEW DELHI: Winds of change were blowing over the All India Football Federation on the eve of its polls as the sports body braced up to elect a former player as its president for the first time in its 85-year-old existence.

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