Tag: FIFA
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Keen to revive the glory of Indian football: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey
A grading and licensing criterion will be in place by 2024, and a mega football park will be formalised by 2026.
January 7, 2023 -
Lionel Messi skips practice ahead of World Cup Clash
Lionel Messi, living football legend, is rolling up his sleeves to take on France in the World Cup Final, 22 on Sunday much to the delight of millions of his fans and friends alike across the planet.
December 17, 2022 -
Nora Fatehi draws flak for holding Indian flag upside down at FIFA
Nora, who performed on the official FIFA World Cup anthem 'Light The Sky', 'O Saki Saki' and others, was criticised for "disrespecting" the Indian flag at the event.
December 2, 2022 -
When the West plays the hypocrisy game
There’s been severe criticism, primarily in the Western media, of the gross exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar’s bid to host football’s World Cup that began in Doha last week. There’s more than a grain of truth in the accusation, and there are dollops of hypocrisy about it.
November 23, 2022 -
India’s first FIFA-sponsored ‘Football for All’ initiative in Odisha
In pursuant to the state government’s commitment to promoting sports, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Monday, launched the ‘Football for All’ initiative in Odisha to take the culture of football to the grassroots.
October 10, 2022 -
A dark day for Indonesia, at least 174 killed in stadium stampede
Following this tragedy FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared Sunday that it is a "sad day" for football.
October 3, 2022 -
World Cup criticism to end after tournament begins: Official
Nasser Al-Khater, CEO of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, told the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) that criticism of the first Arab country to host the cup has weakened and will fizzle out once fans from across the world start attending the matches.
August 30, 2022 -
Fresh storm brewing over crucial AIFF polls?
At a meeting held in the national capital on Wednesday in which representatives from 25 out of the 36 state associations were present, a decision was taken to unanimously elect former India goalkeeper and Bengal BJP leader Kalyan Chaubey as the next AIFF President.
August 25, 2022 -
Bhaichung Bhutia files fresh nomination for AIFF president post
Sources close to the development told IANS that his nomination was proposed by the Andhra Football Association and seconded by Rajasthan Football Association.
August 25, 2022 -
BJP’s Kalyan Chaubey and Congress’ NA Haris join hands to run AIFF
It seems that BJP and Congress have joined hands to run the AIFF as Kalyan Chaubey from BJP and NA Haris from Congress have reached an agreement for the post of president and vice-president posts.
August 25, 2022 -
Only representatives of member associations can cast vote in AIFF polls: Returning Officer
The voters' list for the next elections will only include representatives of the member associations representing the States/Union Territories, the returning officer stated in a statement on Wednesday.
August 25, 2022 -
After SC order, returning officer issues fresh dates for AIFF elections
The Supreme Court had on Monday said that the Executive Council (EC) of the AIFF shall consist of 23 persons -- 17 members (inclding the president, treasurer and vice-president) to be elected by the electoral college consisting of 35 associations representing states/union territories, and six members shall be drawn from eminent players comprising four men and two women.
August 24, 2022 -
AIFF writes to FIFA, seeking lifting of suspension
The FIFA Bureau had on August 16 suspended the AIFF from international play and revoked its right to host the Women's U17 World Cup in the nation, which was set to take place in October.
August 24, 2022 -
‘CoA must cease to exist from today’, Centre to SC on FIFA suspension of AIFF
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud that the result of suspension for AIFF is disastrous and "we will lose the right to host the World Cup.
August 22, 2022 -
‘CoA must cease to exist from today’, Centre to SC on FIFA suspension of AIFF
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud that the result of suspension for AIFF is disastrous and "we will lose the right to host the World Cup. None of our players can play international football in any part of the world".
August 22, 2022 -
Ticket sales reach 2.45 million for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
In the most recent sales session, which lasted from July 5 to August 16, 520,532 tickets were sold on a first-come, first-served basis, according to FIFA.
August 19, 2022 -
Supreme Court asks Centre to take proactive steps with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala adjourned the hearing in the matter related to AIFF on the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, as he said some discussions are going on with FIFA.
August 17, 2022