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AIFF to come under CAG scanner

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…

The Times of India · May 3, 2022

Integrity officer gives AIFF general secretary Kushal Das clean chit on molestation charges

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation general secretary Kushal Das has been cleared of the charge of molesting employees at workplace by the sports body's integrity officer, who termed the allegations "frivolous and devoid of truth" in his report.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2022

After Kerala, now J&K football fires stinker to AIFF

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of the Kerala State Football Association’s official complaint to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) last Friday over being bypassed in conducting the ongoing Santosh Trophy in the state’s Malappuram district, it’s now the Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) that has spoken out.

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2022

Financial grant: States want AIFF to take a leaf out of BCCI book

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation's member associations have asked its parent body to take a leaf out of the BCCI's book when it comes to granting monetary aid to affiliated states.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2022

AIFF waiting for AFC nod to host India's matches of 2023 AFC Asian Cup final qualifying round

MUMBAI: India has expressed its interest to host the group league matches of the final qualifying round of the 2023 AFC Men's Asian Cup in June, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2022

We are good to go, it is safe to resume I-League in March first week: CEO Sunando Dhar

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Leagues CEO Sunando Dhar on Wednesday assured that it is "safe to resume" the I-League in the first week of March, two months after it was suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak inside its bio-bubble in Kolkata.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2022

AIFF condoles former defender AD Nagendra's death

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday condoled the death of former India player AD Nagendra, who was a part of the squad for the Merdeka Cup in 1969.

The Times of India · Jan 27, 2022

No bubble is foolproof around the world: AIFF president Praful Patel

NAVI MUMBAI: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Sunday denied that the bio-bubble for the Women's Asian Cup was weak as several COVID-19 cases among the home team's players led to the cancellation of their match against Chinese Taipei.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022

No bubble is full proof around the world: AIFF president Praful Patel

NAVI MUMBAI: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Sunday denied that the bio-bubble for the Women's Asian Cup was weak as several COVID-19 cases among the home team's players led to the cancellation of their match against Chinese Taipei.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022

Praful Patel promises prize money for women's team if it reaches Asian Cup quarters

MUMBAI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel on Wednesday interacted with the Indian women's football team ahead of its lung-opener in the AFC Women's Asian Cup and said the players will be paid bonus if the side makes the quarter-finals.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022