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...
Shaji Prabhakaran Appointed AIFF Secretary General, Sunando Dhar Retained As His Deputy
Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran was on Saturday appointed the new secretary general of the All India Football Federation as the long-time administrator returned to the place where he has served in another capacity in the past. The appointment, which was on expected lines, was carried out by the newly-formed...
Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia to become AIFF’s first Player President
Former Indian goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey was elected as the new president of the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF). He will become the first ex-player to hold the top office of India’s football governing body in its 85 years of existence. The 45-year-old Kalyan Chaubey pipped Indian football legend and former...
Former Goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey likely to be unanimous AIFF presidential Candidate
Kalyan Chaubey, a former goalkeeper and now BJP leader from Bengal, is the frontrunner for the presidency of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Chaubey had filed his nomination for the top post from Gujarat, seconded by Arunachal Pradesh, is likely to succeed Praful Patel uncontested when elections are held...