AIFF introduces mandatory Aadhaar-linked DigiLocker verification for all Indian players registered in the Centralised Registration System (CRS) Kolkata, June 30: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has introduced a new rule for Indian players by making DigiLocker mandatory. DigiLocker is a digital document storage and verification platform developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information […]
The AIFF Special General Body Meeting approved key governance, competition, and regulatory reforms aimed at shaping the future of Indian football. Kolkata, June 23: The All India Football Federation’s Special General Body Meeting, held virtually two days ago on June 20. From adopting a revised Constitution in line with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, […]
Indian football finally has clarity. Well, not clarity exactly. It has dates. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released its tentative calendar for the 2026–27 season, giving stakeholders across the country an early look at when competitions are expected to take place. And what a masterpiece of confidence it is. The document carefully maps […]
Kolkata, June 3: The AIFF Tentative Calendar for the 2026–27 season has laid out the structure of Indian football across national championships, club competitions, youth leagues, and futsal tournaments. The schedule gives an early structure to the upcoming season, although a few tournament dates are still yet to be confirmed. AIFF Tentative Calendar 2026–27 Men’s: […]
Indian football enters a new 2026-27 season amid uncertainty over league structure, commercial backing, and club participation Kolkata, May 30: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially released the season dates and player registration periods for the 2026-27 campaign, providing some clarity for clubs and players as Indian football prepares for another challenging year. […]
Kolkata, April 17: The Indian Super League, the top football league in India, missed its usual season start due to delays. Eventually, it kicked off in mid-February. Despite all the troubles, uncertainties, and financial challenges, the clubs took a significant step to ensure the league began. Understanding the situation, they stepped in to provide financial […]
Indian football clubs are facing an unprecedented crisis in 2025. For a staggering 215 days, no football has been kicked in an Indian Super League match, representing 59% of the calendar year without top-flight football action . This prolonged shutdown has created severe consequences across the sporting landscape. Unfortunately, the situation with the football Indian […]
AIFF adjusts Indian Women’s League 2025–26 format to balance international commitments, player welfare, and league competitiveness. Kolkata, November 3: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the upcoming Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2025–26 season will be conducted in two phases, following a meeting with all eight participating clubs on October 30, 2025, the […]
India U20 Women’s Football Team Receives $25,000 Reward After Historic AFC Asian Cup Return The India U20 Women’s Football Team has achieved a historic milestone, qualifying for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 for the first time in 20 years. Recognising their remarkable achievement, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a reward […]
Promise vs. Performance: game changer or more talk! Will AIFF’s new blueprint determine the destination! The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) press conference on June 13, 2025, came at a time when the future of Indian football hangs delicately between hopeful reform and persistent underperformance. With the men’s national team struggling on the pitch — […]
