The All India Football Federation (AIFF) conducted a two-day technical preparation program for the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 match officials in Mumbai on December 4-5, 2023.

Trevor Kettle leads AIFF's IWL match official workshop in Mumbai

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has termed Indian football a 'gold mine', waiting to be explored. Currently on a visit to India as FIFA's chief of global football development, Wenger showed optimism for the future of football in India Wenger and his team are on a three-day visit with the 'Invincible' manager scheduled to inaugurate the AIFF-FIFA Academy in Bhubaneshwar, a city in the southern Indian state of Odisha on Tuesday (Nov 21).

'There is a gold mine': Legendary Arsene Wenger optimistic regarding Indian football's future

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday (Nov 8) announced it had sacked Shaji Prabhakaran from the post of secretary general citing a breach of trust.

Indian football: AIFF sacks Shaji Prabhakaran as secretary general for 'breach of trust'

The India Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season is all set to take the centrestage as it will kick off on Thursday, September 21 with 2019 champions Bengaluru FC taking on three-time runners-up Kerala Blasters in the opening clash.

Football: ISL 2023-24 season to start from Sep 21, coinciding with Asian Games

In an attempt to focus its time and resources on developing football at the grassroots level, the All India Football Federation Monday announced had decided to withdraw India's bid to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

AIFF withdraws its bid for hosting AFC Asian Cup 2027, will focus on grassroot development

As per the strategic Roadmap of the Federation, which will be announced later this month, the AIFF management thinks the hosting of big events doesn’t fit into the Federation’s strategic priorities.

India's top football body withdraws bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2027, check why

The fresh-faced AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey recently held a discussion with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to discuss plans and strategies to further the cause of Indian football on a global scale.

AIFF bigwigs hold 'constructive discussions' with FIFA chief regarding development of Indian football

Former Indian football team skipper Bhaichung Bhutia was recently bested by BJP leader and former Indian goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey after a hard-fought battle for the coveted mantle of AIFF President.

'Sad for Indian football'- Bhaichung Bhutia shocked by the level of political interference in AIFF elections

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here.

Kalyan Chaubey beats former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

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.

Kalyan Chaubey touted to pip Bhaichung Bhutia in race to become first AIFF 'Player President'

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia is up against former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the September 2 polls of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the three top posts will see straight fights between two candidates.

AIFF polls: As expected, straight fight for 3 top posts, Bhaichung Bhutia vs Kalyan Chaubey for president

FIFA has seemingly lifted the ban that it had imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The ban was levelled on AIFF, citing undue third-party influence after the Supreme Court of the country moved to introduce a committee to oversee the functioning of the AIFF.

FIFA lifts ban on AIFF, opens the door for U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in the country as planned

Former Indian footballing icon Bhaichung Bhutia recently offered his take on Kalyan Chaubey, who is also one of the frontrunners for the position of AIFF president.

'I will be a better president'- Bhaichung Bhutia on what sets him apart from rival Kalyan Chaubey

Former Indian footballing icon Bhaichung Bhutia is one of the frontrunners for the role of AIFF president. He recently likened himself to Sourav Ganguly who is currently functioning in the capacity of BCCI president.

Bhaichung Bhutia draws parallels with Sourav Ganguly to explain why he deserves AIFF presidential post

AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar recently contacted FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura, requesting a relook at their decision to ban India from competing in continental tournaments.

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests to lift ban after Supreme Court dissolves Committee of Administrators

FIFA's ban on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) can be lifted soon after the Supreme Court of India on Monday (August 22) dissolved the three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to hand back the charge to the current administration of the board led by acting general secretary Sunando Dhar.

FIFA's ban on AIFF likely to be lifted soon as Supreme Court dissolves CoA

In what comes as a huge setback for Indian football club Gokulam Kerala FC, they will not be able to take part in the upcoming AFC Women’s Club Championship due to FIFA's recent ban on the All India Football Federation (FIFA).

Gokulam Kerala ruled out of AFC Women's Cub Championship after FIFA ban, club asked to return home

The former Indian football team skipper Bhaichung Bhutia recently filed his nomination for the post of the president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) as elections inch closer.

Bhaichung Bhutia enters the race to take over the mantle of AIFF President

Keeping with its athlete-first approach, the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports has reached out to both the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Indian club sides, Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan, compete in the tournaments as scheduled.

Sports Ministry reaches out to FIFA and AFC to allow Gokulam FC and ATK Mohun Bagan to compete in tournaments

FIFA has suspended India's football federation AIFF. The move will have serious ramifications on Indian footballers. Palki Sharma tells you about the impact of FIFA's decision on Indian football.

Gravitas: Indian football federation embarrassed by FIFA ban

Indian football suffered a big dent on Monday (August 15) as the sport's apex governing body, FIFA, suspended the Indian federation with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties.

FIFA suspends AIFF with immediate effect: All you need to know about the ban and how it can be lifted

Tuesday (August 16) will go down as the 'Black Day' in the Indian football folklore after the All India Football Federation (AIFF)'s embarrassing crisis finally turned into a nightmare with decisive action from FIFA.

Dire consequences! What FIFA's ban on AIFF means for Indian football

The Centre on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on the All India Football Federation matter in the wake of FIFA suspending India for "undue influence from third parties" and stripping the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup.

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, Supreme Court to hear on Aug 17

Former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia has called FIFA's decision to ban the All India Football Federation (AIFF) a harsh one but believes it can be an opportunity for the administrative body to clean the mess and get the system in place for the future.

'Harsh decision': Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia reacts to FIFA's ban on AIFF

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