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CoA slams Patel for suspension references, assures FIFA and AFC

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators has assured FIFA that it is on course to set the All India Football Federation in order while slamming its ousted president Praful Patel for his references to suspension of the national body.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022

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…

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2022

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 · Jul 18, 2022

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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.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

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 · Jul 13, 2022

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 · Jul 11, 2022

CoA forms advisory committee to assist it in running AIFF

NEW DELHI: Entrepreneur Ranjit Bajaj, who earlier owned an I-League club, has been named chairman of an advisory committee to assist the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) which is running the day-to-day affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

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Kushal Das takes medical leave, Sunando Dhar made acting AIFF general secretary: CoA

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has gone on leave on health grounds, forcing the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) to appoint Sunando Dhar to the post on interim basis.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2022

More role for players in the new All India Football Federation draft

NEW DELHI: Former Indian footballers could finally have a role, and much-needed say, in the running of the Indian game if suggestions put forth by member states to the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) for the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) constitution draft are taken up for consideration.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

COA, affiliated units meet to discuss way forward on AIFF's new constitution and elections

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators and members of some affiliated units met here on Saturday to discuss the way forward on holding the elections of All India Football Federation at the earliest under a new constitution adhering to the national sports code, FIFA and AFC Statutes.

The Times of India · Jun 11, 2022

'FIFA yet to comment on SC order'

NEW DELHI: The Committee of Administrators, appointed by the Supreme Court to look into the day-to-day running of the All India Football Federation and formalise the election process, on Sunday, said that FIFA, the world governing body, was yet to get in touch with them following the dissolution of the…

The Times of India · May 30, 2022

Joint FIFA, AFC team set to visit India to 'understand current situation'

NEW DELHI: A joint team from FIFA and AFC is set to visit India to "understand the current situation" in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's order to constitute a Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) day-to-day affairs.

The Times of India · May 22, 2022

Praful Patel says SC order has brought finality to 'long pending issue'

NEW DELHI: Thrown out of office by the Supreme Court after exceeding his tenure as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president, Praful Patel on Friday accepted the top court's order, saying it has brought a "finality to a long pending issue".

The Times of India · May 20, 2022

FIFA ban likely, but Praful Patel acted selfishly: Alberto Colaco

NEW DELHI: The words, 'FIFA Ban' began doing the rounds in Indian football circles after the Supreme Court citing that his body had continued to govern despite its expired tenure, ended Praful Patel's 12-year term as All India Football Federation president on Wednesday, and instituted a Committee of Administrators to…

The Times of India · May 19, 2022

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The Times of India · May 18, 2022

AIFF is under jurisdiction of CoA: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday did a cricket with football as it applied court-devised BCCI reform formula on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by substituting the Praful Patel-led executive committee with Committee of Administrators (CoA) led by former SC Judge AR Dave.

The Times of India · May 18, 2022

AIFF president Praful Patel finally runs out of luck, tenure beyond permissible limit ends

NEW DELHI: A stop-gap arrangement before becoming a full-fledged head of All India Football Federation in 2009, Praful Patel ruled the national sports body with an iron hand, often muzzling dissent, and beyond permissible tenure before he was ultimately forced out of office by the Supreme Court.

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Indian football | SC appoints Committee of Administrators to manage AIFF

The Supreme Court said the All India Football Federation’s current state of affairs is not in the interest of proper governance of the federation, thereby appointing a Committee of Administrators to take charge

The Times of India · May 18, 2022

SC-appointed CoA member SY Quraishi hints at conduct of AIFF elections by September-October

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will try to hold elections of All India Football Federation (AIFF) within two to three months from the day the top court approves the new constitution, one of the penal members said on Wednesday.

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The Times of India · May 16, 2022

COA member Bhaskar Ganguly writes to CJI to approve AIFF constitution prepared by his panel

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Bhaskar Ganguly, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators, has urged the apex court to approve the constitution formulated by the panel and ask the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to conduct elections under its aegis.

The Times of India · May 13, 2022

Zambia FA calls off football friendly against India due to unavailability of players

NEW DELHI: Three days after confirming their availability to play an international friendly match against India, the Football Association of Zambia has called off the game due to unavailability of players.

The Times of India · May 12, 2022

SC to hear plea against continuation of committee heading AIFF

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea of Delhi Football Club alleging the illegal continuation of a committee and Praful Patel as president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) for over a decade.

The Times of India · May 10, 2022

AIFF spends more than Rs 3 crore every year in fighting legal case: Football Delhi president Prabhakaran

NEW DELHI: Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran has claimed that All India Football Federation (AIFF) spends more than Rs 3 crore annually in fighting legal cases and that such a big expenditure is not "justified".

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

AIFF asks Ranjit Bajaj to furnish 'documentary evidence' over molestation allegation against Kushal Das

KOLKATA: An under-pressure All India Football Federation on Thursday asked entrepreneur Ranjit Bajaj to substantiate his allegation of molestation of women employees against general secretary Kushal Das with "proper documentary evidence" within 15 days.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

AIFF convenes Executive Committee meeting after elections panel member 'shares' findings

NEW DELHI: Allegations in the guise of legalese and polite-worded correspondence are flying thick and fast in the All India Football Federation ranks. At the core of this issue is the three-man committee, formed on February 10 this year, and the clear divisions within as the extended deadline for their…

The Times of India · May 3, 2022

CAG special audit headed AIFF's way

NEW DELHI: In what could be a dubious first in Indian sports, the allegations of financial irregularities in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has reached the doorstep of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs approving an audit of the…

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