AIFF extends deadline for submitting bids to May 15 New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has extended the deadline for submitting bids to buy two new I-League clubs ahead of the next season to May 15, even as six companies have bought the Request for Proposal (ROP). The earlier deadline was Friday. GMR Group, UAE-based Indian company Dodsal Group, Jindal Steel West Holdings, Eagles FC, Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services and Trans Stadia were the six business...  
08:06 PM, May 09, 2013

AIFF designs new trophy for I-League Champions New Delhi: A new glittering trophy awaits the 2012-13 I-League Champions, as the All India Football Federation has designed a dedicated silverware which will be handed over to the winners on the day of their coronation. The trophy, a gold-plated one and which has a full-sized silver football at the top, has been designed in Europe. It will do the rounds every year like it happens across the world. "It...  
07:29 PM, May 06, 2013

Bhutia wants AIFF Technical Committee to play a bigger role New Delhi: Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said he wants the AIFF Technical Committee, which he is heading now, to play a big role in the development of the game in the country and not an entity that meets once in three years as it has been the case earlier. A few years back, former Technical Committe Indian Football chairman Mohd. Habib had said that the panel...  
03:02 PM, May 06, 2013

AIFF invites bids for new I-League clubs
by IANS
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday invited bids for new clubs to be a part of the I-League. The winning bidders will be granted the right to own and operate a new club which will compete in I-League from 2013 onwards and have the opportunity to compete in the AFC Club Competitions. The invitation to tender will be available between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at...  
08:51 PM, Apr 18, 2013

AIFF floats tender notice for new I-League clubs
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New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday floated a tender notice inviting bids for new clubs to be part of the I-League. The winning bidders will be granted the right to own and operate a new club which will compete in the league each year from 2013 onwards and have the opportunity (if applicable and subject to qualification) to compete in the AFC club competitions. The invitation...  
05:18 PM, Apr 18, 2013

U-17 World Cup: FIFA wants to educate AIFF New Delhi: With India in the reckoning for hosting the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA is learnt to be keen on educating the AIFF officials on the nitty gritty associated with organising big international football events. The United Arab Emirates FA, host of 2013 junior World Cup, recently told the All India Football Federation that it was open to the idea of having some AIFF officials in its organising...  
06:44 PM, Apr 15, 2013

AIFF invites top European clubs ahead of Dubai meet AIFF has invited clubs like Manchester United, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich to attend its ambitious meeting with probable investors. ...  
04:16 PM, Mar 21, 2013

Freeze relegation for 4 years, say I-league clubs I-League clubs have suggested the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to do away with relegation for the next four years to get Indian football back on track. ...  
03:53 PM, Mar 18, 2013

Salgaocar beat Pune FC, Prayag United held
by AIFF
Goals in the second and fourth minute by Godfrey and Albino, respectively, helped the Goan club win against Pune FC. ...  
06:39 PM, Mar 07, 2013

India beat Guam 4-0 in AFC Challenge Cup
by AIFF
All the four goals came in the second half. India now stay on six points from two matches and will play Myanmar next. ...  
07:34 PM, Mar 04, 2013

Save Indian football and save me: Syed Nayeemuddin A legend of Indian football, today the former India and Mohan Bagan player finds himself an unwanted man despite 35 club and three international trophies as a coach. ...  
01:48 PM, Mar 02, 2013

AIFF, sports ministry hope to satisfy FIFA queries
by IANS
Sports ministry is yet to hear from the AIFF the specific assurances demanded by FIFA. ...  
04:55 PM, Feb 14, 2013

We are preaching the same religion: Rob Baan
by AIFF
AIFF Technical Director Rob Baan said that it is heartening to see that the same philosophy is being taught by Verheijen over the three days to all the Coaches. ...  
05:22 PM, Feb 13, 2013

I-League: Sarkar denies Sikkim full points Pailan Arrows struck through substitute Sarkar to hold United Sikkim FC 1-1 in their return leg I-League fixture. ...  
08:24 PM, Jan 28, 2013

U-17 WC: FIFA agrees to review Indian govt's letter FIFA wants to host the tournament in India as part of its developmental plan in the country. ...  
06:42 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Churchill Brothers protest lifting Mohun Bagan ban Goan giants Churchill Brothers on Thursday shot off a letter to AIFF president Praful Patel, protesting the parent body's decision to revoke Mohun Bagan's two-year suspension from the I-League, and termed it a violation of the "process of natural justice and fair play". ...  
07:13 PM, Jan 17, 2013

East Bengal suspect 'dealings' to revoke Bagan ban East Bengal on Tuesday lambasted All India Football Federation's (AIFF) move to revoke the ban on Mohun Bagan with its general secretary Kalyan Majumdar hinting at "under-table dealings" to arrive at the decision. ...  
09:34 PM, Jan 15, 2013

AIFF grants window for IPL-style football The decision to open a window for the tournament was taken at the AIFF's executive committee meeting here on Tuesday. ...  
08:39 PM, Jan 15, 2013

Bagan officials rule out resignation Dutta said it was big victory for the foursome of club president Swapan Sadhan Bose, secretary Anjan Mitra, assistant secretary Srinjoy Bose and himself. ...  
07:41 PM, Jan 15, 2013