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'Unfortunate, very harsh', say Indian footballers after FIFA suspends AIFF

The world governing body of football, FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with "immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties", jeopardising the country's staging

FIFA bans AIFF: A timeline on Indian football's ultimate embarrassment

It all started to go from bad to worse as controversial former AIFF president Praful Patel, whose third term in office ended in December 2020, stayed in office citing a pending Supreme Court case.

CoA had agreed to conduct AIFF elections without 'eminent players': Reports

Hours before the FIFA ban, the Committee of Administrators running football in India had agreed to hold AIFF's elections without giving voting rights to 'eminent' players as per the world body's wish

FIFA suspends AlFF; U-17 Women's World Cup not to be held in India

FIFA suspended India's national soccer federation late Monday due to undue influence from third parties, the sport's governing body said

Karim Benzema leads Ballon d'Or nomination, Lionel Messi left out

Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006

Reigning champions FC Goa announce 26-member squad for Durand Cup 2022

Hrithik Tiwari, Muhammed Nemil, Phrangki Buam and Ayush Chhetri will spearhead the FC Goa Durand Cup campaign this season as a part of the 26-member squad for the tournament from August 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022 to kick off on Nov 20 with Qatar vs Ecuador match

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will commence from November 20 as host country Qatar will play Ecuador, the opener match of the event

FIFA likely to start Qatar World Cup 2022 a day earlier; find out why

The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20

Goalkeeper Szczesny latest injury for Juventus ahead of start of season

Juventus was already without injured players Paul Pogba, Weston McKennie, Federico Chiesa and Kaio Jorge as well as Moise Kean and Adrien Rabiot, who are suspended

Lewandowski says Barcelona ready to challenge Real Madrid in title race

Barcelona's fans count that this season the Catalans will divest Real Madrid of the crown, while Lewandowski is seen as greatest rival of Karim Benzema in the battle for La Liga's top scorer title

FIFA threatens AIFF ban, stripping off right to host women's U-17 World Cup

World football governing body FIFA has threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its right to host the women's U-17 World Cup in October due to a third party "influence"

India beat Bangladesh 5-2 to clinch SAFF U20 Championship title

Striker Gurkirat Singh scored four goals, while Himanshu Jangra scored the another as India U20 routed Bangladesh U20 5-2 in the final to emerge champions in the SAFF U20 Championship

SC approves CoA's timeline for AIFF elections, polls to be held on Aug 28

The elections to the Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be held on August 28 and the poll process will start on Aug 13 with the notification by the Returning Officer

Chennaiyin FC hosts chess players, officials for friendly football matches

While Chennai is already experiencing chess fever, Chennaiyin FC supported the International Chess Federation organised friendly football matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time to win UEFA women's Euro

England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time in a packed Wembley Stadium in London, bringing home the trophy of the UEFA women's Euro for the first time

FIFA Women's World Cup: Cabinet approves signing of guarantees for hosting

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the Signing of Guarantees for hosting the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17 Women's World Cup 2022 in India.

Women's Euro 2022: Sweden set up SF clash against England after 1-0 win

An extra-time strike by Linda Sembrant helped Sweden set up a Euro 2022 semi-final clash with England following a win over Belgium by 1-0 in the quarterfinal on Friday

Sadio Mane, Asisat Oshoala win African player of year awards

Sadio Mane of Senegal has been named African player of the year for the second time.

EPL: Jesse Lingard joins Nottingham Forest after leaving Manchester United

Nottingham Forest pulled off its biggest signing since clinching a return to the Premier League by bringing in Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.

Germany defeats Austria 2-0 for spot in Women's Euro semifinals

Alexandra Popp's fourth goal in as many games sealed Germany's 2-0 win over Austria on Thursday to set up a semifinal match with either France or the Netherlands