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,…
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…
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…
ISL inspiring youth to take up Football as a career: Nita Ambani
On the back of strengthening club participation from eight to ten teams in the Hero Indian Super League, its soaring viewership and the league’s commitment to grassroots football paying off,…
PIFA Director Anjali Shah appointed on AIFF Women’s committee
Mumbai, March 26: Premier India Football Academy (PIFA) Anjali Shah has been appointed to the AIFF Women’s Committee during AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting which was held at Football House, the AIFF Headquarters, New Delhi on 23 March…
I-league / Recommended / Trials
AIFF puts U Mumba FC’s I League dream on hold, Trials postponed indefinitely
Reports suggest that senior officials from the federations have asked the Mumbai based clubs to hold on to their upcoming trials for the time being. A week ago, U Mumba…
I-league / Recommended / Transfer News
I league could return to Mumbai as U Mumba show Interest
After a successful maiden campaign in Mumbai Elite Division, U Mumba FC are now gearing up for Hero I league debut in the upcoming football season The city has been…
Feature / Recommended / U-13 Youth League / U-15 I-League
The odd journey on a road less taken – A Football story
Amidst big names with bigger resources and facilities, a local football club from Mumbai with local boys in their lineup, have smashed all doubts to reach the final rounds of…
Limited game time hurting the growth of Indian footballers
The total number of games that an average Indian footballer plays in a regular season is less than half of total number of games, footballers in top European leagues play….
Interviews / Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: It’s more about having that sporting culture in our country
On the sidelines of recently held Red Bull Neymar Jr’s 5 India qualifiers, India national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talked about the push for sporting culture in India and…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Mumbai boys ‘outplay them all’, to represent India at Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World Finals in Brazil
A Footballing carnival hosted by the city of Kolkata often regarded as Mecca of Indian Football involved some exhilarating footballing action, live music, a familiar national footballer in presence and a…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five: India Qualifiers: Live commentary and score updates
We are here at Kolkata for Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five, India qualifiers, where 18 finalists from around the country qualifiers will compete for a trip to Brazil where the world…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s 5 National finals: Mumbai’s Kalina Rangers aim for Samba land ticket
Having won the Mumbai leg of RedBull Neymar Jr qualifiers beating last year finalists Joga Bonito, Kalina Rangers are now aiming for National title – a ticket to the world…
Recommended / RedBull Neymar Jr. 5
Anthony Machado: I want to win National Finals & represent India at World Finals again
After reaching round of 32 with Joga Bonito last year in Red bull Neymar Jr. 5 World finals at Brazil, Anthony Machado aims to replicate it again this year with…
Four things we have learned from european football this season
It’s a reality that the centre of global football is still in Europe. Sure, the next great player could be honing his skills on the streets of Sau Paulo or…
AFC U16 Championship qualifiers: India clubbed with Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan
India U16 have been placed in group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan hosting the qualifiers of the championship finals. The official draw for AFC U16 Championship qualifiers were…
AIFF League committee meets in Bhubaneswar
Decisions on I-League clubs withdrawal from Hero Super Cup, Age determination test method for Sub junior National championship, Real kashmir-Minerva abandoned game and Match fixing allegation of the final Chennai…
AIFF Youth Leagues give ‘ray of hope’ to sex workers’ children in Kolkata
NEW DELHI: “If football has taught me anything it is that you can overcome anything if, and only if, you love something enough.” These are the words of none other than…
India win bid to host FIFA u-17 women’s world cup in 2020
NEW DELHI, 16th March, 2019 : FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council held in…
AIFF / All-India Football Championships
Spirited Arrows end Kerala Blasters’ hero super cup dreams
Bhubaneswar; 15th March 2019: A fearless performance by a young Indian Arrows side helped them cruise to a 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in their Hero Super Cup 2019 qualifier match…
AIFF / All-India Football Championships
Hero Super Cup Qualifiers, Day 2: Delhi – Gokulam, Chennaiyin – Aizawl vie for Round of 16 spots
Bhubaneswar; 15th March 2019: The second day (March 16) of the Hero Super Cup 2019 qualifiers offers two exciting ties. The day’s itinerary starts off with Delhi Dynamos FC (8th in Hero…
We got the due reward for our attacking intent, says coach Maymol after 3-0 win
NEW DELHI, 28th January, 2019 : The Indian women’s national team registered its third win in as many matches after getting the better of Indonesia on Sunday (January 27) in a friendly…
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…