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…
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…
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…
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…
MDFA / Recommended / Super Division
Super Division: Chheda Nagar pull off houdini act in ten-goal thriller!
Mumbai, March 11, 2019: It what is arguably the best game of the season so far Chheda Nagar Prodigies came from the brink to pull off a thrilling 5-5 draw against…
MDFA / Recommended / Super Division
Super Division: Pune City hits six in Payyade demolition!
Mumbai, March 11, 2019: In what was a performance of the highest caliber FC Pune City smashed in six goals past ICL Payyade in the second game of the MDFA…
HERO I-LEAGUE: East Bengal win but lose out on league title
Kozhikode, March 9, 2019: 180 Kilometers further down south from Coimbatore in Kozhikode, Kerala, Quess East Bengal and their Spanish coach Alejandro Menendez Garcia knew they had to win and…
HERO I-LEAGUE: Bora takes center stage as Chennai City create history!
Coimbatore, March 9, 2019: Assam-born 20-year old Delhi lad, Gaurav Bora did the star turn with two second-half goals, as Chennai City FC won their maiden Hero I-League title, beating…
Meet the Arrows boys who will play for India U-23 in Qatar
Goa, March 8, 2019: The Indian U-23 national team departed shores after a 5-day preparatory camp held in Tilak Maidan, Goa, in which coach Derrick Pereira zeroed down on the list…
Elite Division / MDFA / Recommended
Elite Division: Seventh heaven for Kenkre in PIFA demolition
Mumbai, March 8, 2019: It was a performance of the highest caliber as Kenkre FC rode on Jay Bhavnani’s hat trick to register a smashing 7-1 win against PIFA at…
Elite Division / MDFA / Recommended
Elite Division: Old guard to the fore as KSA see off CFCI
Mumbai, March 8, 2019: It was experience which came to the fore as Karnataka Sports Association (KSA) pulled off a 3-1 win against CFCI at the Neville D’Souza Ground on…
Indian Super League / Recommended
NorthEast ride on injury time penalty to edge Bengaluru FC 2-1
NorthEast United FC left it late to secure their first win against Bengaluru FC but what an important win it turned out to be in the first leg semi-finals of…
Being India U-23 coach is a ‘great honor’: Derrick Pereira
Goa, March 7, 2019: Derrick Pereira feels it’s a “great honor” for him to get the opportunity of coaching the India U-23 National Team prior to the AFC U-23 Championship…
HERO I-LEAGUE: Can Mizo quartet fire Red & Gold to historic title win?
New Delhi, March 7, 2019: The colour red is often found in the traditional dresses of Mizoram, giving the outfit a vibrant appeal. Sometimes, red is imprinted with stripes of…
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…
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…