AIFF's acting general secretary Sunando Dhar recently contacted&nbsp;FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura, requesting a relook at their decision to ban India from competing in continental tournaments. The AIFF decided to send request to the sport's world governing body after the Supreme Court of India&nbsp;terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators as per the federation's demands.

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"It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated 22.05.2022 was pleased to pass directions regarding the full repeal of the CoA mandate and consequently the AIFF having full charge of the AIFF's daily affairs."&nbsp;

"In view of the above, we request the FIFA and especially the Bureau to reconsider their decision of suspending the AlFF. Since the conditions set out in your Letter for lifting of the suspension stand satisfied, we request that a order to that effect be passed at the earliest for the AIFF to continue with the smooth running of football in India," Dhar wrote to FIFA.&nbsp;

FIFA's&nbsp;ban was a direct&nbsp;result of the inception of the CoA, which was a three-man committee appointed by the Supreme Court to manage the affairs of the AIFF, which the global federation deemed as "undue influence from third parties".

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This resulted in top clubs like Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan missing out on the opportunity to compete in the AFC Women's Club Championship and the AFC Cup 2022, respectively.&nbsp;However, it was the decision to bar India from hosting the Under-17&nbsp;Women's World Cup that was the most notable blow to the growth of the sport in the country. It is interesting to note that this instance marks the first time a ban has been levelled on the AIFF by FIFA in its 85-year-long history.

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'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. The AIFF decided to send request to the sport's world governing body after the Supreme Court of India terminated the mandate of the Committee of Administrators as per the federation's demands. ALSO READ: Will Ronaldo adapt to Erik Ten Hag's new approach at Man United? Dutchman gives his take after Liverpool win "It is with immense pleasure that we inform you that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India took up our matter and vide order dated 22.05.2022 was pleased to pass directions regarding the full repeal of the CoA mandate and consequently the AIFF having full charge of the AIFF's daily affairs." "In view of the above, we request the FIFA and especially the Bureau to reconsider their decision of suspending the AlFF. Since the conditions set out in your Letter for lifting of the suspension stand satisfied, we request that a order to that effect be passed at the earliest for the AIFF to continue with the smooth running of football in India," Dhar wrote to FIFA. FIFA's ban was a direct result of the inception of the CoA, which was a three-man committee appointed by the Supreme Court to manage the affairs of the AIFF, which the global federation deemed as "undue influence from third parties". ALSO READ: Exclusive! Dutch legend Johan Neeskens opens up on Netherlands' recent struggles and World Cup chances This resulted in top clubs like Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan missing out on the opportunity to compete in the AFC Women's Club Championship and the AFC Cup 2022, respectively. However, it was the decision to bar India from hosting the Under-17 Women's World Cup that was the most notable blow to the growth of the sport in the country. It is interesting to note that this instance marks the first time a ban has been levelled on the AIFF by FIFA in its 85-year-long history.

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

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri believes a ban from FIFA will be catastrophic for Indian football. Chhetri said it will be disastrous not just for the whole country but also for him as he is in the final lap of his career and would like to finish on a high. Team India faces a potential ban from FIFA after the Supreme Court of India ousted Praful Patel as the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently.

Patel, a member of the FIFA council, was ousted by the Supreme Court after he didn't call for fresh elections at AIFF despite completing three four-year terms as president. He was not eligible for another term, as per the National Sports Code. The Supreme Court appointed&nbsp;a Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run the board after ousting Patel and his team.

The Indian team can now be banned by FIFA for alleged interference in governance and Chhetri believes such a move can prove to be disastrous for Indian football. 37-year-old Chettri, who believes he is playing his final few games for the country, said he hopes India can avoid the ban.

"I hope everything will come out as good for the sport and the country does not get a ban," Chhetri told reporters ahead of the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kolkata.

"The ban will be catastrophic not just for the whole country but for me, because I'm 37. You never know when there's the last game for you," he added.

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One of India's most decorated footballers of all time, Chhetri has been the country's saviour on the football pitch for a number of years now. He has arguably been one of the finest strikers to have played for the Blue Tigers and is currently among the top active goalscorers in international football.

However, Chhetri has hinted on several occasions that he is likely to hang up his boots soon and will take a call on his illustrious career. Chhetri responded to the speculations over his retirement and said - "Right now, I'm enjoying my game. The day I don't, I'll be done, I can't give you a number when."

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Can FIFA ban India?

FIFA - football's governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards any external&nbsp;management of member associations. FIFA is strictly against any government interference in running the sport in a country. In the past, FIFA has banned several countries for a few years due to the government's interference in the independent running of the football federations.

India might face the wrath of the FIFA as the AIFF is not working independently anymore and is being run by a&nbsp;Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court of India.&nbsp;

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri believes a ban from FIFA will be catastrophic for Indian football. Chhetri said it will be disastrous not just for the whole country but also for him as he is in the final lap of his career and would like to finish on a high.

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri believes a ban from FIFA will be catastrophic for Indian football. Chhetri said it will be disastrous not just for the whole country but also for him as he is in the final lap of his career and would like to finish on a high. Team India faces a potential ban from FIFA after the Supreme Court of India ousted Praful Patel as the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently. Patel, a member of the FIFA council, was ousted by the Supreme Court after he didn't call for fresh elections at AIFF despite completing three four-year terms as president. He was not eligible for another term, as per the National Sports Code. The Supreme Court appointed a Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run the board after ousting Patel and his team. The Indian team can now be banned by FIFA for alleged interference in governance and Chhetri believes such a move can prove to be disastrous for Indian football. 37-year-old Chettri, who believes he is playing his final few games for the country, said he hopes India can avoid the ban. "I hope everything will come out as good for the sport and the country does not get a ban," Chhetri told reporters ahead of the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kolkata. "The ban will be catastrophic not just for the whole country but for me, because I'm 37. You never know when there's the last game for you," he added. Also Read: 'Very happy to be at Manchester United' - Cristiano Ronaldo ends speculations on future One of India's most decorated footballers of all time, Chhetri has been the country's saviour on the football pitch for a number of years now. He has arguably been one of the finest strikers to have played for the Blue Tigers and is currently among the top active goalscorers in international football. However, Chhetri has hinted on several occasions that he is likely to hang up his boots soon and will take a call on his illustrious career. Chhetri responded to the speculations over his retirement and said - "Right now, I'm enjoying my game. The day I don't, I'll be done, I can't give you a number when." Also Read: Neymar closes in on Pele's record as Brazil send World Cup warning with dominant win over South Korea Can FIFA ban India? FIFA - football's governing body has a zero-tolerance policy towards any external management of member associations. FIFA is strictly against any government interference in running the sport in a country. In the past, FIFA has banned several countries for a few years due to the government's interference in the independent running of the football federations. India might face the wrath of the FIFA as the AIFF is not working independently anymore and is being run by a Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

'Will be catastrophic for Indian football': Skipper Sunil Chhetri on potential FIFA ban on Team India

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'Will be catastrophic for Indian football': Skipper Sunil Chhetri on potential FIFA ban on Team India