FC Goa re-sign Lucio as marquee player
Panaji, Sept 2 (IBNS): World Cup and UEFA Champions League winning central defender Lucimar Ferreira da Silva (Lucio) re-signed for FC Goa for the upcoming third edition of the Hero Indian Super League.
Rohit brace helps DSK Shivajians overcome Gangtok Himalayan FC
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians FC continued their maiden appearance in the 128th Durand Cup after registering a facile 2-1 win over Gangtok Himalayan SC at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.
Delhi Dynamos F.C.’s Florent Malouda returns as Marquee player
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): Gearing up for the upcoming season of the ISL, Delhi Dynamos on Monday announced the return of the UEFA Champions League winner Florent Malouda as their Marquee player.
Tickets for India, Pierto Rico friendly go on sale
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Football fever is catching up in the Country and Mumbai will witness an International match after 61 years when the Indian National Team, ranked 152, take on Puerto Rico, ranked 114, on Sept 3 at Mumbai City FC’s new home stadium, Mumbai Football Arena (Andheri Sports Complex).
Hero ISL 2016 packs a powerful schedule to bring the country together to celebrate football
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS): Hero Indian Super League, the unrivalled competition that emerged as the third best attended football league globally in its second season, is once again set to capture India and world’s attention starting Oct 1.
India to host Puerto Rico for an international friendly
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed an International Friendly for the Senior National Team against Puerto Rico on Sept 3, 2016, an official release stated.
New look India beat Bhutan 3-0
Thimpu, Aug 13 (IBNS): A goal each from the two Strikers Sumeet Passi and Captain Jeje Lalpekhlua, and another from Halicharan Narzary within the first 21 minutes itself was enough for a new-look India to romp home 3-0 in the unofficial Friendly against Bhutan in Thimphu on Saturday.
Aspiring Match Commissioners thank AIFF for the initiative
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IBNS): The two-day match Commissioners Seminar concluded at the AIFF Headquarters, AIFF Football House in New Delhi on Wednesday.
It’s a challenge to get the best Indian Players: Kila
Hero I-League Champions Bengaluru FC have come up with an ambitious Academy Programme within three years of their inception. The Academy as their Head Coach John Kila points out is to develop the Academy wards “physically, tactically and in terms of technique.†In a freewheeling interview with www.the-aiff.com, Kila speaks at length about the project, the yardstick, his experience in youth programmes, the future road map and much more. Exceprts:
India to play Bhutan in a practice match on Aug 13
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Indian National Team will play Bhutan in an unofficial away practice match on Aug 13, 2016.
50 teams to participate in U-16 youth league
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): In what is a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the U-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams had participated last season.
Indian referees need to earn a slot in FIFA U-17 WC India 2017
Massimo Busacca, FIFA Head of Referees who visited Kochi last week maintains that it’s time to continue the good work if Indian Refereeing is to attain the next level. In an exclusive interview withwww.the-aiff.com, Busacca who was declared ‘Best Referee in the World’ in 2009 spoke at length about Indian Referees “earning†a slot in FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, FIFA’s support for India, preparation for a match and much more. EXCERPTS.
Pre-season training camp kicked-off in Delhi
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): A squad of 23 Players have reported for a pre-season training Camp for the National Team under National Coach Stephen Constantine in the Capital, an official release said.
Indian U16 boys to play against Ufa youth team
New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): With the India U-16 A Team busy on their exposure Tour in Germany, All India Football Federation has arranged for an International Friendly match for the U-16 B National Team boys who have been practising in Goa.
FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca to visit Cochin
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): FIFA Head of Referees Massimo Busacca will be visiting Cochin over the weekend on the sidelines of the AIFF organised FIFA MA Referreing Courses which kick-off from July 22 to July 29, 2016, an official release confirmed.