<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AIFF News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about AIFF. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>AIFF News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:16:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/AIFF" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:26:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF Engages with I-League Clubs to Address Challenges and Plan for the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a meeting between AIFF and I-League clubs, key concerns were discussed, including travel costs, venue compliance, and club licensing. Clubs urged for regional fixtures to reduce expenses and a more balanced approach to administrative requirements. Refereeing standards and VAR were also debated.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/05/aiff-engages-with-i-league-clubs-to-address-challenges-and-plan-for-the-future?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/feb/05/aiff-engages-with-i-league-clubs-to-address-challenges-and-plan-for-the-future?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:26:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/AIFF_i_league_AIFF.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger to play crucial role in development of grassroots football in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal manager and world governing body, FIFA's current chief of football development, Arsene Wenger is set to play a crucial role in Indian football's grassroots programme. During the World Cup in Doha, the AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey had talks with Wenger regarding the same.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jan/08/arsene-wenger-to-play-crucial-role-in-development-of-grassroots-football-in-india?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jan/08/arsene-wenger-to-play-crucial-role-in-development-of-grassroots-football-in-india?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 06:36:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/wenger.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey outlines a growth plan for women's football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalyan Chaubey, AIFF president, has some big goals for growth of women's football, starting with a reduction in the pay gap with their male counterparts. In order to provide a strong supply chain for the national squad, Chaubey also outlined his ambitions to resurrect a few out-of-date competitions.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/09/aiff-president-kalyan-chaubey-outlines-a-growth-plan-for-womens-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/09/aiff-president-kalyan-chaubey-outlines-a-growth-plan-for-womens-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:37:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/aiff.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia makes a commitment to help Indian football grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said that he will continue to work hard for the growth of football in the nation, unconcerned by Kalyan Chaube's overwhelming victory in election for AIFF president post. He expressed his gratitude to everyone for their support throughout the election process.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/08/bhaichung-bhutia-makes-a-commitment-to-strive-for-the-growth-of-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/08/bhaichung-bhutia-makes-a-commitment-to-strive-for-the-growth-of-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalyan Chaubey elected AIFF president, beats Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India footballer Kalyan Chaubey has now become the new president of the All India Football Federation, after beating ex-captain of the national side, Bhaichung Bhutia, by a massive 33-1 margin. This means that Chaubey is the first player to hold the top spot in the national federation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/02/kalyan-chaubey-elected-aiff-president-beats-bhaichung-bhutia-33-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/02/kalyan-chaubey-elected-aiff-president-beats-bhaichung-bhutia-33-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:10:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia claims Sikkim FA did not support him because of political pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhaichung Bhutia, the contender for the AIFF presidency, said that political pressure prevented his home state association, Sikkim FA, from endorsing him at the upcoming general body elections. One of Indian football's greatest superstars, Bhutia, is gearing up for the president's position.


]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/29/bhaichung-bhutia-claims-sikkim-fa-did-not-support-him-because-of-political-pressure?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/29/bhaichung-bhutia-claims-sikkim-fa-did-not-support-him-because-of-political-pressure?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | BJP's Kalyan Chaubey likely to take over as AIFF president]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per latest reports, Kalyan Chaubey, a member of the BJP from West Bengal, has been selected by all 36 state football associations to serve as the AIFF president, while N.A. Haris, a member of the Karnataka State Football Association, and Kipa Ajay, will serve as vice president and treasurer.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/25/reports-bj-ps-kalyan-chaubey-likely-to-take-over-as-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/25/reports-bj-ps-kalyan-chaubey-likely-to-take-over-as-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:34:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ind_cs_ban_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF elections to be held on September 2, fresh nominations to be filed from August 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per fresh reports, the elections of the AIFF Executive Committee will be held on September 2 and candidates can file nominations from August 25, the returning officer has announced. The Supreme Court terminated the CoA, as demanded by FIFA, and pushed back the AIFF election by a week.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/23/aiff-elections-to-be-held-on-september-2-fresh-nominations-to-be-filed-from-august-25?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/23/aiff-elections-to-be-held-on-september-2-fresh-nominations-to-be-filed-from-august-25?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:57:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ind_cs_ban_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA bans AIFF | India's prospects of hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup improve as AIFF regains control]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court's decision to disband the Committee of Administrators (CoA) monitoring the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and give daily operations to the AIFF acting secretary general significantly increased India's prospects of hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2022.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/23/fifa-bans-aiff-indias-prospects-of-hosting-the-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-improve-as-aiff-regains-control?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/23/fifa-bans-aiff-indias-prospects-of-hosting-the-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-improve-as-aiff-regains-control?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:48:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/womens%20football.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Bhaichung Bhutia submits his nomination for position of AIFF President]]></title><description><![CDATA[In spite of the fact that former player Kalyan Chaubey has established himself as the front-runner in the race for the top position, the great Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday submitted his nomination for the position of president in the forthcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/19/bhaichung-bhutia-submits-his-nomination-for-the-position-of-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/19/bhaichung-bhutia-submits-his-nomination-for-the-position-of-aiff-president?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:46:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/bhaichung.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA bans AIFF | What does it mean for the U-17 Women’s World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had been suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) immediately owing to excessive interference from other parties. The holding of the U-17 Women's World Cup in October has been jeopardized as a result of the circumstance.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/16/fifa-bans-aiff-what-does-it-mean-for-the-u-17-womens-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/16/fifa-bans-aiff-what-does-it-mean-for-the-u-17-womens-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:54:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/feefa.png" length="0" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA bans AIFF, Says India can't host U-17 Women’s World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an unfortunate turn of events, FIFA has finally banned the All India Football Federation with'immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties'. This will clearly have an impact on the Women's U-17 World Cup that India is scheduled to host later this year if the ban is not lifted.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/16/fifa-bans-aiff-says-india-cant-host-u-17-womens-world-cup-praful-patel?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/16/fifa-bans-aiff-says-india-cant-host-u-17-womens-world-cup-praful-patel?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/fifa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praful Patel writes to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting not to ban India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praful Patel, who was dismissed as president of the AIFF by the Supreme Court, asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to put a ban on the country after the sports organization was placed under a Committee of Administrators. The SC established a three-member CoA to manage the AIFF.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/24/praful-patel-writes-to-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-requesting-not-to-ban-india?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/24/praful-patel-writes-to-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-requesting-not-to-ban-india?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 10:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/praful%20patel.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF to organise online refresher course for AFC Futsal Level 1 certified coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation (AIFF), in an attempt to establish futsal in the country, is set to organise an online refresher course for coaches with an AFC Futsal Level 1 Certificate, over a four-session course. The Premier Futsal League in India was stopped after two seasons in 2016 and 2017.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/20/aiff-to-organise-online-refresher-course-for-afc-futsal-level-1-certified-coaches?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/sep/20/aiff-to-organise-online-refresher-course-for-afc-futsal-level-1-certified-coaches?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:40:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac get contract extension, set to stay till September 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national team head coach Igor Stimac has been given a contract extension by the AIFF, with the Croat set to stay till September 2021. The AIFF (All India Football Federation) technical committee also appointed Savio Madeira as the interim technical director in place of outgoing Isac Doru. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/29/igor-stimac-get-contract-extension-set-to-stay-till-september-2021?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/29/igor-stimac-get-contract-extension-set-to-stay-till-september-2021?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2021 09:41:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_aiff_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF postpones IWF play-offs owing to surge in Covid-19 cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The play-off matches of the IWL (Indian Women’s League) have been postponed owing to a surge in the Covid-19 cases in Delhi, as announced by the AIFF. The play-offs were supposed to kick-start in April in Delhi, which is one of the worst affected areas in the second wave of Covid-19.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/apr/05/aiff-postpones-iwf-play-offs-owing-to-surge-in-covid-19-cases?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/apr/05/aiff-postpones-iwf-play-offs-owing-to-surge-in-covid-19-cases?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:41:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/SethuFC_IWL_football_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai and Bhubaneswar shortlisted as venues for 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three cities – Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Navi Mumbai - have been shortlisted as the venues for the upcoming 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Surprisingly, football hubs like Kolkata, Goa, Kerala, and Guwahati have been overlooked for the mega-event that is set to kick-off on January 20, next year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/26/ahmedabad-navi-mumbai-and-bhubaneswar-shortlisted-as-venues-for-2022-afc-womens-asian-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/26/ahmedabad-navi-mumbai-and-bhubaneswar-shortlisted-as-venues-for-2022-afc-womens-asian-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:04:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Kalinga_Stadium_Football_SuperCup_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youngsters will get multiple opportunities to proves themselves, asserts Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national team coach Igor Stimac has asserted that the youngsters in the team will not be expelled for committing one or mistakes, rather they will get ample opportunities to prove themselves. The Blue Tigers will face Oman and UAE on March 25 and March 29 respectively, in Dubai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/24/youngsters-will-get-multiple-opportunities-to-proves-themselves-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/24/youngsters-will-get-multiple-opportunities-to-proves-themselves-asserts-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/igor_stimac.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Eurosport to telecast India's matches against Oman and UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s upcoming international friendlies between Oman and UAE will be telecasted on Eurosport as per the latest reports. The Igor Stimac-coached side will be up against Oman on March 25, following it up with a match against UAE on March 29, with both the matches to be played in Dubai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/23/reports-eurosport-to-telecast-indias-matches-against-oman-and-uae?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/23/reports-eurosport-to-telecast-indias-matches-against-oman-and-uae?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_camp.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are very confident of broadcasting the matches in Dubai, informs Kushal Das]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AIFF has stated that they are confident of broadcasting the international friendlies that India are set to play against Oman and UAE later this month. Star Sports has already informed on social-media that they don't have rights to broadcast the matches, both of which are to be played in Dubai.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/22/we-are-very-confident-of-broadcasting-the-matches-in-dubai-informs-kushal-das?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/22/we-are-very-confident-of-broadcasting-the-matches-in-dubai-informs-kushal-das?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:58:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac names list of probables for International Friendlies against Oman and UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football team coach Igor Stimac has announced the 35-member list for the upcoming friendly matches against the UAE and Oman, later this month. The Blue Tigers will lock horns with the two Asian countries in Dubai, on March 25 and March 29, after a preparatory camp from March 15 onwards.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/02/igor-stimac-names-list-of-probables-for-international-friendlies-against-oman-and-uae?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/mar/02/igor-stimac-names-list-of-probables-for-international-friendlies-against-oman-and-uae?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:14:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/india_football_fitness_camp_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India misses out on 2021 Copa America participation owing to FIFA World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[India missed out on an opportunity to play in the 2021 Copa America because dates clashed with their World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Afghanistan in June. However, with the CONMEBOL showing interest in inviting India, the Blue Tigers might get a chance in the 2024 edition.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/26/india-misses-out-on-2021-copa-america-participation-owing-to-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/26/india-misses-out-on-2021-copa-america-participation-owing-to-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/indian_football_2019AFCAsianCupteam_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Hugo Boumous issued show cause notice by AIFF over disciplinary issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A show-cause notice has been issued against Mumbai City FC star Hugo Boumous by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee for abusing the match officials during their ISL match on February 8. The footballer is set to miss their next two matches against Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC, next week.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/12/isl-2020-21-hugo-boumous-issued-show-cause-notice-by-aiff-over-disciplinary-issues?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/12/isl-2020-21-hugo-boumous-issued-show-cause-notice-by-aiff-over-disciplinary-issues?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:41:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/hugo_boumous_isl_2.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time Indian Super League introduced VAR into its system]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s sad that poor refereeing has predominantly been the ‘talk of the town’ in the ongoing season, with the football ignored. It saw the ISL organise an open communication forum between teams' head coaches, representatives of the AIFF to put forward a number of issues related to match officiating.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/02/isl-2020-21-its-time-indian-super-league-introduce-var-into-its-system?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/02/isl-2020-21-its-time-indian-super-league-introduce-var-into-its-system?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:31:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jamshedpur_fc_isl_2020_21.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | AIFF allows exemptions to five ISL clubs without National License]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have exempted five Indian Super League Clubs - SC East Bengal, Odisha FC, Hyderabad FC, Kerala Blasters FC, and NorthEast United FC - despite them failing to incur licenses. The committee has also asked the clubs to make rectifications at the earliest.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/20/isl-2020-21-aiff-allows-exemptions-to-five-isl-clubs-without-national-license?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/nov/20/isl-2020-21-aiff-allows-exemptions-to-five-isl-clubs-without-national-license?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:11:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF to grant Covid-19 solidarity fund of 3 crore to all state associations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that it would grant a Covid-19 solidarity fund amounting to Rs 3 crore to all its state associations. The Indian football season is set to kick-off in October, with the Indian Super League to get underway in November, in Goa.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/22/aiff-to-grant-covid-19-solidarity-fund-of-3-crore-to-all-state-associations?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/22/aiff-to-grant-covid-19-solidarity-fund-of-3-crore-to-all-state-associations?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/aiff_logo.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India along with four others submit bid for hosting 2027 AFC Asian Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is amongst the five countries to have submitted the bid for hosting the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, with the confederation set to pick the host for the event next year. Even though the Blue Tigers featured in four AFC Asian Cups, the last in 2019, they've never hosted the continental event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/31/india-along-with-four-others-submit-bid-for-hosting-2027-afc-asian-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/31/india-along-with-four-others-submit-bid-for-hosting-2027-afc-asian-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/AFC_Asian_Cup_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF set September 4 deadline for East Bengal to give clarity on unpaid salaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has asked East Bengal to give more clarity on the matter involving the non-payment of salaries by September 4 after five players approached the Players’ Status Committee (PSC) for the same. Quess Corp Pvt Ltd parted ways with the club earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/28/aiff-set-september-4-deadline-for-east-bengal-to-give-clarity-on-unpaid-salaries?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/28/aiff-set-september-4-deadline-for-east-bengal-to-give-clarity-on-unpaid-salaries?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:41:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/east_bengal_fb.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL home venues decided on the basis of last season's league standings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Super League (ISL) organisers have zeroed in on the home grounds of the respective participating teams based on the positions of the league standings in the last season. Three grounds, including the Nehru Stadium, in Fatorda, have been shortlisted as venues for the new season of the ISL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/18/isl-home-venues-decided-on-the-basis-of-last-seasons-league-standings?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/18/isl-home-venues-decided-on-the-basis-of-last-seasons-league-standings?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:50:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/nehru_stadium_goa_isl.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian boys are ready to manage with one less foreigner, claims Ahsley Westwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Westwood feels that Indian players are ready to make up for a less foreigner in the side, with the football authorities deciding to truncate the overseas player quota in the future. Westwood has been actively involved in Indian football, having led Bengaluru FC to a couple of I-League titles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/14/indian-boys-are-ready-to-manage-with-one-less-foreigner-claims-ahsley-westwood?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/14/indian-boys-are-ready-to-manage-with-one-less-foreigner-claims-ahsley-westwood?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:05:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Ashley_Westwood.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item></channel></rss>