Asian Cup qualification should be a regular thing for India: Eugeneson Lyngdoh

It seems just a few years ago, that a nimble-footed player would weave his way round the middle of the park for the Blue Tigers, artistically threading assists to his teammates. Former India midfielder, and now a member of the Technical Committee of the AIFF, Eugeneson Lyngdoh is one who...

AIFF, QFA enter strategic alliance for mutual benefit

The All India Football Federation is all set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Qatar Football Association, it was decided after a meeting between the top officials of the two football governing bodies on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in Doha, Qatar. AIFF President Mr. Kalyan Chaubey and Secretary...

AIFF to take decision on Igor Stimac after executive committee meeting on September 18

The fate of Indian men's senior team head coach Igor Stimac will be known after the September 18 meeting of the All India Football Federation's executive committee, new president Kalyan Chaubey told PTI on Saturday. Stimac's existing contract ends in September. After guiding the national team to the 2023 Asia...

I’m shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF elections: Bhutia

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday said he was shocked at the "high level" of political interference in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections, which didn't pan out as he would have liked. The 45-year-old Bhutia himself has dabbled in politics, having unsuccessfully contested Lok Sabha and state...