India’s chances of hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 received a major boost on Monday after the Supreme Court passed an order to dissolve the Committee of Administrators (CoA) overseeing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and hand control of daily affairs to the AIFF acting secretary general....
Bhaichung Bhutia and Kalyan Chaubey files nomination for AIFF president’s post
The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections. Former captain Bhutia was proposed by his onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari. Former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey has also filed his nomination for...
FIFA bans India and takes away hosting rights of Women’s U17 World Cup
FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to “undue influence from third parties”, world soccer’s governing body said on Monday. The suspension also means that the Under-17 women’s World Cup, which was scheduled to take place in India from Oct. 11-30, cannot be held...
Manisha Kalyan and Sunil Chhetri Named 2021-22 AIFF Footballer of the Year
Manisha Kalyan and Sunil Chhetri have been named as the 2021-22 AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year, and Men’s Footballer of the Year, respectively. The two stalwarts were nominated as winners by their respective National Team coaches Thomas Dennerby, and Igor Stimac. Manisha had won the Women’s Emerging Footballer of...