AIFF to grant Covid-19 solidarity fund of 3 crore to all state associations

But, as per reports, the Western India Football Association (WIFA), of which Praful Patel is also the president and Indian Football Association (IFA), the West Bengal Governing body, have both decided to forego the fund. Meanwhile, the apex body also decided to waive off the CRS fees for all the players, which was to be paid to the AIFF, along with the Academy Accreditation fee for the 2020-21 season.

“The president granted a Rs. 3 crore Covid solidarity fund to help the state associations which will be discussed individually with the state FAs to understand their individual requirements,” stated AIFF in a release.

In spite of several hurdles, the Indian football season is set to kick-off in October, with the I-League to be entirely played in Kolkata, while the Indian Super League will get underway in late November, in Goa. AIFF President Praful Patel showed concerns over the current season, with the country still fighting with the virus, due to which the matches will be played behind closed doors.