Posts tagged as: AIFF

India prepares for Palestine friendly

The Blue Tigers are set for the upcoming game against Palestine, with the majority of their players joining training in Kerala. “It’s a wonderful feeling for any Coach to see his boys assembling again. They head into Kochi straight from the I-League and we intend to make use of the next few days ahead of […]

AIFF cancel ambitious football league

The Indian Football Authority had planned a premier football league based on the IPL model, but were forced to abandon their plans due to the overwhelming logistical problems. “The main reasons for not pursuing the project further were logistics like the unavailability of stadia and the backing out of some of the franchises for commercial […]

India’s football future depends on U-17 World Cup – Valcke

The FIFA official has backed the Tigers to host the 2017 edition, claiming that the event could be a major stepping stone for the sleeping giants. “India is a key market. We have a 10-year understanding with the AIFF. We share a long term vision, and will implement it,” said Valcke. “Obviously, the infrastructure will […]

Koevermans urges India to adopt passing model

The Dutchman has stressed the importance of playing a comprehensive team game, which he claims is the solution to the side’s problems. After securing a win over Maldives, the Head Coach piled praise on his players and claimed that the passing game was the true way forward for the Indian National Team. "Today the boys […]

I-League clubs wary of AIFF plans

The All-India Football Federation’s idea to start a marquee league has gone down too well with the I-League sides, who claim that it would be harmful for Indian football. Armando Colaco, who was representing the I-League spoke to reporters about his upcoming meeting with the AIFF and their partners IMG-Reliance, who want to kick-start the […]

Pakistan should have been invited to the Nehru Cup – Nasir Ismail

The coach claims that the AIFF should have called up the Green Shirts for the prestigious tournament, as they look to improve the situation between the two countries. Following the AIFF’s decision to omit Pakistan from the Nehru Cup, NBP and Pakistan trainer Nasir Ismail has launched scathing criticism over why the Green Kickers were […]

Indian team falls in rankings

The Blue Tigers have fallen down the FIFA rankings ahead of the Nehru Cup. India has come down to the 168th spot, while Pakistan moved up to 176. Ahead of the prestigious tournament being held in Delhi, the cascade will come as a big blow to the AIFF, who have invested millions into reviving the […]

India look to win Nehru Cup

The Blue Tigers will be aiming to make it a third title in a row after winning the previous two tournaments. Coach Wim Koevermans has called upon all the players at his disposal, including Sunil Chhetri, who is currently plying his trade in Portuguese Primeira Liga with Sporting Lisbon. The Dutchman confirmed the striker’s involvement […]

India investing in youth football

The AIFF has again looking to invest their resources in youngsters, with the aim of strengthening the National Team in the future. Alongside FIFA, the All-India Football Federation are looking to improve football at grassroots level according to Technical Director Rob Baan. “In close cooperation with FIFA we will be able to open ten academies, […]

Indian F.A to imitate Spanish model

The Indian Football Association will be looking to emulate La Roja in order to succeed in the International arena. Wim Koevermans, who has played in the European Championships, and is now currently the Technical Director of the AIFF has voiced his optimism as the team look to change their fortunes, claiming that they will look […]

Indian football rising

The beautiful game is slowly but surely rising in India, with several of their players recently going abroad to play. Sunil Chhetri recently secured a deal to take him to Sporting Lisbon, while Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has also been chosen for trials at Wigan Athletic. And now current Indian shot-stopper Subrata Pal is also set […]

Indian coaches search for next football prodigy

AIFF Technical Director Rob Baan has urged the nation’s coaches and instructors to find the best players in the country, so that their talent can be honed and put to good use. As India continues its journey to become one of the top Asian countries in the beautiful game, most the pressure to perform is […]

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