This is a transition period in Indian football, says Subrata
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IBNS): A day after receiving the Arjuna Award Subrata Paul was back to business.
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.
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.
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS) Famed Indian coach Amal Dutta passed away on Sunday.
AIFF conducts Workshop for National Women's League
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) In an attempt to bolster the successful launch of the National Women’s League, which is slated to kick-off later this year, the All India Football Federation conducted a Women’s League Workshop at the AIFF Headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Five boys shortlisted from overseas trials
Following the launch of the SAI – AIFF Overseas Scouting Project for the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, Abhishek Yadav, Director of Scouting, AIFF, conducted trials for Indian Passport holders in Dubai on June 10-11, 2016. Yadav even scouted some boys who would be undergoing further trials under U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam. In a freewheeling interview, Yadav spoke at length to www.the-aiff.com about the trials in Dubai, the response, the quality of boys, his assessment and much more. Excerpts:
Santosh Trophy has made me match fit: Francis Fernandes
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) It’s rare nowadays that you get to see International Players playing in the Santosh Trophy. But this season has been different. Especially when you glance down the squad list of the Goan Team, you will find quite a number of International Players locking horns for the coveted Trophy. www.the-aiff.com caught up with India International Francis Fernandes on his experience with junior Players, the Goan squad, the semifinal against Services and much more. EXCERPTS:
India U-23 romp into semi-finals
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS) : The Indian U-23 National Team romped into the semi-finals of the 12th South Asian Games as the ‘Men in Blue’ defeated Maldives 3-2 in Guwahati on Feb 10.
Medical conference aims to achieve football excellence through sports science
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): Athletes are a notch above the average human being in terms of fitness and health regime. And ever since time immemorial the quest to achieve excellence through Sports Science in particular sport has been utilized and capitalized on by every top level athlete from Footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo to Shuttlers like Saina Nehwal.
Local players dominate Pune FC's 25-man squad for the inaugural U15 Youth League
Pune, Nov 6 (IBNS) Pune Football Club have named a host of local players in their squad for the inaugural Under-15 Youth League which kicks off with a home clash against local rivals DSK Shivajians FC on Sunday.
Guam national team coach Gary White arrives in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IBNS) Guam national team coach Gary White has arrived in Bengaluru for the forthcoming World Cup Qualifying match between India and Guam.
Indian U-19 Colts to participate in Asia Champions Trophy 2015
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Seven members have been shortlisted for the Indian U-19 National Team squad which will be participating in the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015.
Football: Indian coach names list of 28 probables
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Indian national coach Stephen Constantine on Thursday announced the list of 28 probables for India’s forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Iran.