The President of Football Delhi, Shaji Prabhakaran, is tipped to become the General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), a source close to the development in the AIFF told IANS on Friday.
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FIFA lifts ban on AIFF, gives back hosting rights of U-17 Women's World Cup
The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the Committee of Administrators that was set up to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated and that the AIFF administration had regained full control of the AIFF's daily affairs, the FIFA said in a release on Friday.
'CoA must cease to exist from today', Centre to SC on FIFA suspension of AIFF
The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the committee of administrators (CoA), managing the affairs of All India Football Federation (AIFF), must cease to exist from this day and also proposed 25 per cent of the elected executive committee should have eminent players.
India beat Bangladesh 5-2 to emerge SAFF U20 Champions
Striker Gurkirat Singh scored four goals including a hat-trick, while Himanshu Jangra scored the another as India U20 routed Bangladesh U20 5-2 in the final to emerge champions in the SAFF U20 Championship after extra time at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Friday.
England beat Germany after extra time to win UEFA women's Euro
"What we've done is incredible. I knew we had England behind us- we saw that coming to the stadium," said England head coach Sarina Wiegman in front of 87,192 fans in Wembley.
SAFF U-20 Championship: Indian boys lose to Bangladesh in opener
They were unlucky to have hit the frame in the 11th minute. Striker Nova pounced on a long ball and lobbed it past an onrushing Indian goalkeeper Zahid Hussain only to agonisingly see it hit the post and bounce back.
Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou from September 23, 2023
The 2022 Asian Games, which were postponed due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation in China, will now take place in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8, 2023. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) took the decision on the new dates on Tuesday in Kuwait.
Wayne Rooney joins MLS side D.C. United as head coach
Rooney, who previously played and captained the Major League Soccer (MLS) club for two years from 2018 to 2019, will return to D.C. United following a two-year stay as the Manager of Derby County while they competed in the English Championship.
IPL teams commanding higher valuations than global football counterparts
Revenue CAGRs of Manchester United (MANU), Juventus and Borussia Dortmund have been at 1.1 per cent, 4.7 per cent and 4.0 per cent, in the past seven years, with a TTM price-to-sales of 2.4x, 1.7x and 1.1x, respectively.
SAFF U-19 Women's Championship: Indian football team leaves for Dhaka
The India U-19 women's football team left for Dhaka on Wednesday where they will compete in the SAFF U-19 Women's Championship, with their opening fixture scheduled for December 13 against Sri Lanka.
Indian women's football team goes down to Brazil 1-6
India went down 1-6 to Brazil in the opening game of the Women's International football tournament at the Amazon Arena in Manaus, Brazil on Friday, with Manisha Kalyan's goal in the eighth minute being the only bright spot in the humbling loss.
Calcutta Football League: Mohammedan SC end 40-year title drought, beat Railway FC in final
Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting club on Thursday ended their long 40-year wait for the Calcutta Football League title as they defeated Railway FC 1-0 in the final of the Premier Division A at the Salt Lake Stadium here.
Durand Cup: Mohammedan Sporting overcome Bengaluru United to reach sixth final
The Black Panthers were stung and responded with ferocity. Milan Singh had the first good shot at goal but it was the inimitable Trinidadian Marcus Joseph, who was destined to equalize for Sporting.
Durand Cup: Mohammedan bank on fans' support against Bengaluru United in semis
Strong and vociferous local support could turn out to be the key factor, as local favourites Mohammedan SC (MDSP) take on FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) in the first semi-final of the 130th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Monday.
Not all foreign coaches are tactically very strong: Bhutia
Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels that not all foreign coaches are tactically very strong and that even Indians could make for good tacticians provided they have the necessary skills to guide the team.
Italy beat England in penalties to win Euro 2020
Italy became the European football champions after a gap of 53 years by defeating hosts England in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final at the historic Wembley stadium here.
Messi fifth time lucky as Argentina lift Copa America title
A minute later though, Messi was on the prowl but just as luck has failed him in the previous finals - the 2007, 2015, 2016 Copa America as well as the 2014 World Cup -- this time too he couldn't get past goalkeeper Ederson.
Tripura govt. to sponsor state level inter-club football champion
Tripura government has made the deck ready to sponsor the state level inter-club football championship for men. The competition shall begin from December 15, said sports minister Manoj Kanti Deb.
Maradona a football maestro who enjoyed global popularity: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tribute to Diego Armando Maradona, saying the Argentine was a "maestro" of football who enjoyed global popularity.
1986 World Cup quarter-final: Maradona becomes immortal
'I dream of being able to score another goal against the English, with the right hand this time!' said Diego Maradona and burst into laughter. It turned out to be the last interview of his life, given to French weekly French Football last month.
Timeline: Football legend Diego Armando Maradona
Here is a timeline of football legend Diego Armando Maradona of Argentina. A World Cup winner, he passed away on Wednesday, aged 60, in Tigre, Buenos Aires.
Mohammedan Sporting Club ropes in Moinuddin Khan
Moinuddin, who hails from Indore, introduced himself on the Indian football scene when he scored the equaliser against Mohun Bagan and earned a point for Minerva when the 2017-18 I-League season kicked off.
East Bengal turns 100: ASEAN Cup win, Derby hattrick my best moments: Bhutia
Iconic former India captain Bhutia, regarded as one of the finest strikers the country has ever produced, began his career at East Bengal in 1992 and went on to win every single trophy with the club including one National Football League title and the famous ASEAN Cup in 2003.
India to host AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 finals
The Asian Football Confederation has granted All India Football Federation (AIFF) the rights to host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 finals. The decision was taken at the AFC Women's Football Committee.
Legendary Indian footballer Chuni Goswami passes away at 82
For the last few months, Goswami was suffering from underlying ailments with sugar, prostrate and nerve problems. Goswami played 50 matches for India as a footballer from 1956 to 1964.