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The future of Indian football looks bright, with potential for growth and development in the coming years. Despite being considered a minor player in the world of international football, India has made great strides in recent years in promoting the sport and developing its infrastructure. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been instrumental in promoting the sport and has implemented several initiatives aimed at increasing its popularity and creating a more supportive environment for players and fans alike. Pic credit - NDTV One of the biggest drivers of growth in Indian football has been the Indian Super League (ISL). Launched in 2014, the ISL has rapidly become one of the most popular football leagues in the country. With high-profile investors and top Indian and international players participating, the ISL has been a catalyst for the growth of the sport and has helped to generate increased interest in Indian football. The success of the ISL has also resulted in ...

Recently, Indian Football Federation signed a MoU contract with Saudi Arabian Football Federation where president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Pravakaran were present. They also meet the Indian u17 team which playing in the AFC u17 Asian Cup qualifiers there.  Pic - Indian football social media According this MoU, next the upcoming Santosh Trophy final round will be payed in Saudi Arabia and the u17, u19 teams from both countries will play each other twice in a year. Alongside this, India ranking in FIFA stepped down by 2 level. Currently Indian football team ranked in 106th position in FIFA ranking after one draw and a loss in the recent two friendlies.   Today Indian u17 team will play against Mayanmar u17 team in their 3rd match of the tournament at 8:45 pm, the live streaming of the match will be on Indian football Facebook handle. Previously Indian team showed a good performance against Kuwait and Maldives by beating them 3 and...

Indian National Football Team has announced their squad as they are preparing for HUNG THINH  City friendly football tournament. Head Coach Igor Stimac chooses the players for this competition. His contract is renewed till AFC Asian Cup 2023, and if India qualify for quarter final in upcoming AFC Asian Cup then his contract will be renewed automatically.  MIDFIELDERS Pic - Indian football team Social media Let's see the squad : GOALKEEPERS :  GURPREET SINGH SANDHU, DHEERAJ SINGH MOIRANGTHEM, AMRINDER SINGH DEFENDERS :  SANDESH JHINGAN ROSHAN SINGH NADREM, ANWAR ALI, AKASH MISHRA, CHINGLENSANA SINGH KONSHAM, HARMANJOT SINGH KHABRA NARENDER GHELOT MIDFIELDERS :  LISTON COLACO, MUHAMMED ASHIQUE KURUNIYAN, VIKRAM PARTAP SINGH, UDANTA SINGH KUMAM, ANIRUDH THAPA, BRANDON FERNANDES, YASIR MOHAMMAD, JEAKSON SINGH THOUNADJAM, SAHAL ABDUL SAMAD, RAHUL KANNOLY PRAVEEN, LALLIANZUALA CHHANGTE FORWARDS :  SUNIL CHHETRI, ISHAN PANDITA. The matches ...

Indian National Football Team head coach Igor Stimac announced names of 24 players for national team camp to be held in Kolkata from 18th September. India will play two international friendlies against Vietnam and Singapore in 24th and 27th September respectively in Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament.  Pic - Google In this three team tournament between India, Vietnam and Singapore, the champions of the round robin will receive a prize money of $30,000; the runners-up will recieve $20,000 and third-place will get $10,000.  The 24 players are :  Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem and Amrinder Singh. Defenders: Sandesh Jhingan, Roshan Singh Naorem, Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Harmanjot Singh Khabra and Narender. Midfielders: Liston Colaco, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Deepak Tangri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Yasir Mohammad, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Sahal Abdul Samad, R...

Indian Women's team defeated Pakistan by 3-0 scoreline in the opening match of  group stage of SAFF Women's Championship 2022 at Dasarath Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal. India starts their SAFF Championship campaign with a win. pic - Indian Football Team social media In 20th minute, Indian player Sandhiya sends a cross and it goes to goal by touching defender Maria Khan- captain of Pakistan Women's team. Again after only 3 minutes, Anju place a final pass to Dangmei Grace - who sends the ball in the net by a simple touch. Pakistan had a chance to score goal from a free kick in 58th minute, the player Maria Khan hits the wall. And in 94th minute, India scored their third goal from a cross, when Soumya Gugultoh past the Pakistan keeper.  India team had several other chances throughout the game, as they dominated larger part of the whole match. India finished their opening match with 3 point beside their name, while Pakistan Women's team saw defeat as they p...

The 21 year old Indian forward Subha Ghosh has joined I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC on multi years deal. He terminated his contract with Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC after having no game time for their senior team.  pic - Subha Ghosh ( Google ) The player, Subha Ghosh is a academy product of Mohun Bagan. Firstly he played for Mohun Bagan junior teams and then promoted to senior team in 2019. In that season he played total 8 matches for Mohun Bagan in the I-League and scored 3 late goals that season. He won I-League 2019-20 with them. Then he eventually joined newly formed ATK Mohun Bagan, but soon he was signed by Kerala Blasters on a three year deal following coach Kibu Vicuna. Last season he played for East Bengal on loan from Kerala Blasters where he had the chance to play only 3 matches. This year, he played for Kerala Blasters B team, which played this year's Durand Cup edition. 

After FIFA revoked the on All India Football Federation, elections for new executive committee of AIFF were held yesterday at Football House, Delhi. Kalyan Chaubey, the ex Indian international and current BJP politician becomes the new president of All India Football Federation after beating another well known ex player Bhaichung Bhutia one sided election. Bhaichung Bhutia gets only one vote, despite two state federation proposed him.  pic - AIFF football house, Delhi ( Google ) NA Haris will become the vice president and Kipa Ajay will be the treasurer of All India Football Federation. President of Delhi Football Federation, Shaji Pravakaran will be the new AIFF Secretary General. FIFA president Gianni Infantino helds talk on phone call with newly appointed AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey. 

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes. The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of administrators to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee has been repealed and the AIFF administration regains full control of the AIFF's daily affairs. This means that India won't be able to play any international match both of men , women's and youth categories. And India won't be able to host the u17 women's World Cup this year. The Indian Super League and other domestic tournaments will continue as scheduled. But on the other hand, Indian clubs won't be able to participate in the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup until the ban is removed!

Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC signed former Gokulam Kerala goalkeeper Rakshit Dagar for the upcoming ISL season. The contract with Rakshit Dagar will continue till 2025. pic - Rakshit Dagar The goalkeeper, Rakshit Dagar had won two I-League trophies with Gokulam Kerala FC and also played for East Bengal, Sudeva Delhi FC, Roundglass Punjab FC previously.  pic - Sk Sahil  Jamshedpur FC also roped in Sk Sahil from ATK Mohun Bagan. The 22 year old midfielder won I-League one time with Mohun Bagan in 2019-20 season and was the part of Mohun Bagan youth team. 

Pic - Indian Football Team social media In the final match of SAFF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP, India thrash Bangladesh by 5-2 scoreline. The match was held in Kalinga stadium, Bhuvneshwar. In the first minute of the match, India took an early lead through a penalty shootout - scored by Gurkirat Singh. The golden boy Gurkirat Singh scored total 4 goals in the match, helping India clinch the SAFF U20 title. Also, Himangshu Jhangra scored a goal for India.  MD. Rajan Howlada and Shahin Mia scored the two goals for Bangladesh. After the early lead of India, Bangladesh scored two goals and take the match result to their favour. But in the 60th minute of the game, Gurkirat scored his 2nd goal of the day and take back India in the match. And in the extra time India scored 3 goals, two by Gurkirat and one by Himangshu, to beat Bangladesh by 5-2 scoreline. The player, Gurkirat Singh won the prize - the player of the tournament by scoring 8 goals in only 5 matches.