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Time to change system, says Bhutia welcoming FIFA decision to lift ban
"It's time to change the system," said Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia after world football governing body FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the AIFF
 "Time to change system, says Bhutia welcoming FIFA decision to lift ban")
Pakistan acknowledges Qatar's request for security during FIFA world cup
Pakistan on Friday tacitly acknowledged about a request by the Qatari government to provide security during the FIFA world cup
 "Pakistan acknowledges Qatar's request for security during FIFA world cup")
FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; women's U-17 World Cup to be held in India
FIFA had suspended the All India Football Federation on August 15 for "undue influence from third parties" and the revocation came 11 days after that
 "FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; women's U-17 World Cup to be held in India")
Only officials of member associations from state, UT can vote in AIFF polls
The nominations for the posts can be filed between August 25 to 27 while the scrutiny will be done on August 28, the returning officer said
 "Only officials of member associations from state, UT can vote in AIFF polls")
AIFF elections on September 2, nomination to be filed from August 25-27
The Supreme Court on Monday terminated the Committee of Administrator (CoA), as demanded by the world governing body FIFA, and pushed back the AIFF election by a week
SC scraps CoA for AIFF, postpones polls for football body by one week
The SC, which expressed disappointment over the dimming prospects of India hosting the Under-17 Women's World Cup, acceded to Centre's request to defer the elections for AIFF's executive committee.
 "SC scraps CoA for AIFF, postpones polls for football body by one week")
Supreme Court dismisses panel running AIFF, a week after FIFA suspension
The Supreme Court on Monday terminated the Committee of Administrators (CoA), the panel appointed by the apex court last year to run the All India Football Federation (AIFF)
 "Supreme Court dismisses panel running AIFF, a week after FIFA suspension")
Centre urges SC to handover control to AIFF from CoA, agreed to FIFA's term
Supreme Court had appointed a three-member CoA to manage the affairs of the AIFF
 "Centre urges SC to handover control to AIFF from CoA, agreed to FIFA's term")
AIFF issue: Govt accepts FIFA's conditions, seeks suspension of CoA
Former Delhi LG, Anil Baijal had ordered constitution of a three-member panel to look into the matter
 "AIFF issue: Govt accepts FIFA's conditions, seeks suspension of CoA")
AIFF ban: Gokulam Kerala not playing in AFC Women's Club Championships
The 23-member team, led by India captain Ashalata Devi, were left stranded in Tashkent for six days since arriving at the Uzbekistan capital on August 16, the day the news of AIFF ban by FIFA arrieved
 "AIFF ban: Gokulam Kerala not playing in AFC Women's Club Championships")
A red card at last
It is an opportunity to get the Indian football administration cleaned up
Indian women footballers witness uncertain future as FIFA bans AIFF
In a country obsessed with Cricket, women footballers have defied the scant investment and tried their best to make inroads in the game, but have only gone as far as getting muted recognition
 "Indian women footballers witness uncertain future as FIFA bans AIFF")
Indian sporting federations: Caught between a rock and a hard place
The recent ban on AIFF is just one more in a long list of sporting bodies that have been hauled over administrative lapses.
 "Indian sporting federations: Caught between a rock and a hard place")
Brand presence and sponsorship money likely to shrink as FIFA bans AIFF
Nearly 40-50 per cent of sponsorship money in football could be impacted, say media agencies
AIFF ban: Take steps to host U-17 World Cup, Supreme Court tells govt
In its statement, Fifa had cited "undue influence from third parties" as the reason for suspending AIFF
 "AIFF ban: Take steps to host U-17 World Cup, Supreme Court tells govt")
FIFA bans AIFF: Everything you need to know about Indian football crisis
Initially, FIFA was not troubled by CoA's appointment, which was the first time a third party was involved in the running of football in India. Then why did it ban AIFF on third-party involvement?
 "FIFA bans AIFF: Everything you need to know about Indian football crisis")
SC asks Centre to take proactive steps with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension
The SC on Wednesday asked the Central government to take proactive steps with FIFA to ensure the suspension of the AIFF is lifted and the country gets to host the Under-17 Women Football World Cup
SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on
The Supreme Court deferred till August 22 hearing on the AIFF matter after the Centre said it is in discussion with FIFA over holding of the U-17 Women's world cup in India
 "SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on")
FIFA agrees to cancel World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina
Both Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier
 "FIFA agrees to cancel World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina")
India loses U17 World Cup rights on Fifa ban; SC to hear govt's plea today
The FIFA suspension has stripped the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup scheduled in October