India U16 coach Bibiano receives standing ovations from Indonesian & Malaysian Journalists
It’s not often that a rival coach in football is applauded by journalists at the post-match press conference. Moments after India drew 0-0 with Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarterfinals…
AIFF has made CRS mandatory for all clubs and players
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has informed MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) and WIFA (Western India Football Association) that it is now mandatory for all the players and clubs…
11 Mumbai boys in Maharashtra team
Mumbai, August 17: A total of 11 players from Mumbai District form the nucleus of the Maharashtra team that will be participating in the qualifying rounds of the AIFF Sub-Junior National…
AIFF / U-13 Youth League / U-15 I-League
AIFF clarifies on foreign players rule in U13 and U15 I-league
A few weeks ago, when All India Football Federation announced new rules regarding the foreign players in Youth and Senior I-League, the announced caused a massive uproar among the clubs. Five clubs,…
AFC U16 Championship: Goalkeeper Neeraj stars as India hold Iran for the first time in 33 years
33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. That match too had…
India U-16s defeat Tajikistan 4-2 to be crowned champions of 4-nation tournament
With wins against Jordan and Tajikistan along with a draw against host Serbia, Indian colts were declared champions of the 4-nation Tournament The Indian U-16 National Team was crowned champions…
Academy Accreditation on a rise in India
In the recent years, the number of academies and grassroots events has seen a major growth in India. Such initiatives have slowly made the football governing body realize the importance…
Diploma Courses in Football Management setting up the platform
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recognized course – Diploma in Football Management, conducted by WIFA Skillanation saw a total of 48 students graduated as Football Managers having passed out…
Inter District Championship / Recommended / Women's
Pune juggernaut marches on while Raigad win hearts
Though Pune continued with their goal-scoring spree it was Raigad who won hearts on Day 3. The 2019 Wifa Inter-District Championship Sub-Junior Girls is hosted by the Western India Football…
AFC ASIAN CUP: India crash out after heartbreaking loss to Bahrain
Sharjah, January 14, 2019: India paid a heavy penalty as they crashed out of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Bahrain at the Sharjah Stadium…
I-league / I-league Under 18 / Recommended
HERO I-LEAGUE: Elite League playoffs to get underway in Goa
Goa, January 14, 2019: In what is news for football fans the second stage of the Hero Elite League (U-18) will kick-off at the Navelim Ground in Goa on January 15…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Aware of progress of Indian football: Dato Windsor John
New Delhi, January 14, 2019: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato Windsor John is not surprised by India’s performance in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. In an exclusive interview,…
HERO I-LEAGUE: Arrows blank listless Shillong with first-half masterclass
Shillong, January 13, 2019: In what was a fine first-half performance Indian Arrows went on the offensive to beat Shillon Lajong 3-0 at the JLN Stadium on Monday. Vikram Pratap Singh…
Football the real winner as Shanthi Kunnj and Zars Sports enthrall with ‘Funday’
Mumbai, January 13, 2019: A boring Sunday turned into ‘Funday’ as Zars Sports and Shanthi Kunnj combined to give football fans a treat at the Cooperage Ground. This writer witnessed…
AFC ASIAN CUP: Revenge mission as India face Bahrain in crunch clash
Sharjah, January 13, 2019: Eight years ago on that fateful day of January 14, 2011 India had lost 5-2 to Bahrain in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. Circa…
Tricky but still very possible! A look at India’s Knockout round chances
Bahrain’s loss to Thailand followed by India’s disconcerting loss to UAE has thrown Group A of AFC Asian Cup wide open. India’s qualification into the Knockout rounds of AFC Asian…
AFC ASIAN CUP: UAE down India with double salvo
Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2019: Clinical finishing played a key role as UAE grabbed a 2-0 win against India in Group A of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday….
HERO I-LEAGUE: Churchill, Gokulam face-off in potential humdinger
Vasco da Gama, January 9, 2019: A humdinger is on cards as Churchill Brothers host Gokulam Kerala in a crucial 12th Hero I-League game at Tilak Maidan on Thursday. The last…
Aiff meets for AGM at football house
NEW DELHI: Mr. Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation Chaired AIFF’s Annual General Body Meeting which was held at AIFF Headquarters, Football House, Dwarka, New Delhi on Thursday (December 20, 2018)….
Blue Tigers land in Abu Dhabi for AFC Asian cup UAE 2019
ABU DHABI, 20th December, 2018 : A day after their new skin was unveiled the Blue Tigers landed safely in Abu Dhabi today (December 20, 2018), seventeen days prior to…
New year, new kit for Indian football
NEW DELHI: The new year will have a new look for Indian Football. The Blue Tigers will be wearing new kits, manufactured by the Indian Sportswear brand, Six5Six, starting with their…
Korea Republic are the favorites but we will fight: India U-16 coach
After getting out of the group stages of the AFC U-16 Championship for the first time in 16 years, the Indian U-16 National Team is aiming high. As they stay…
India U16 coach Bibiano receives standing ovations from Indonesian & Malaysian Journalists
It’s not often that a rival coach in football is applauded by journalists at the post-match press conference. Moments after India drew 0-0 with Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarterfinals…
AFC U-16 Championship: When emotions did all the talking for Indian U-16s
There wasn’t much noise in the Indian dressing room after the Indian U-16 National Team qualified for the AFC U-16 Championship quarter-finals for the first time in sixteen years. An air…
AFC U16 Championship: Indian colts look to reprise 2002 exploits
It was back in 2002 when India had last qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship – their best ever performance in the competition so far. Since then,…
AFC U16 Championship: Goalkeeper Neeraj stars as India hold Iran for the first time in 33 years
33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. That match too had…
I am their biggest fan: Sunil Chhetri on India U16
The U-16 boys have played 20 International matches against U-16 National Teams (which include USA, Serbia, Japan, Iraq, DPR Korea among all) since January 2018. How much does that help? It…
India U16 break winless streak with a 2-1 win over Malaysia
Despite the jinx of conceding late goals, two first-half goals sealed the tie for India U-16 as they break the losing streak to pick a win against Malaysia in the…