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More politicians than footballers in fray for Indian football body’s top job

Elections to the post of president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be held on 28 August, necessitated by the exit of Praful Patel.

Sports ministry requests FIFA, AFC to let Indian clubs play in football tournament in Tashkent

In its email, the ministry had highlighted the fact that women's football team Gokulam Kerala FC was already in Uzbekistan's capital when FIFA's suspension of AIFF was announced.

Take proactive measures with FIFA to lift suspension, hold U-17 world cup: SC tells Centre

FIFA on Tuesday suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and revoked its right to hold the U-17 championship, citing ‘flagrant violations of FIFA Statutes’.

‘Influence from 3rd parties’: FIFA bans India, revokes right to host U-17 Women’s World Cup

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85-year history. The ban is due to due to 'undue influence from third parties.'

FIFA’s warning to Indian football: Suspension, loss of U-17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

FIFA warned All India Football Federation over 'deviations' from agreed governance roadmap after Supreme Court ordered body to hold elections & implement reforms.

EA’s FIFA wasn’t just a PC game. It gave birth to a generation of football fans in India

FIFA title represented a culture around football. Something beyond the 90-minute match, especially when you were thousands of miles away from the roaring arenas.

Eating ‘mad bhat’, braving glass pieces & misogyny: How Jharkhand girl made FIFA u-17 WC camp

In interview with local website, Anita Kumari’s family reveals the struggles leading up her selection for camp, ahead of FIFA u-17 World Cup that India will host in October.

Olympics, FIFA bans won’t stop Russia invading Ukraine. But it hits Putin where it hurts

Russia loves sports and pours billions of rubles into it every year. And Putin loves being a judo-playing, horse-riding Tsar.

Pakistan football league suspended again & writer Amar Jalil faces anger over 3-yr-old remark

Our prolific feature about Pakistan’s fascinating politics, economy, society, culture, cricket, fashion and more — stories beyond the routine headlines.

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.