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The 56-year-old comes with a rich experience of almost 29 years in international football across many countries namely France, Japan, USA, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Qatar amongst others. He was last employed as the Sporting Director of three-time J-league Champions Yokohama Marinos FC. (Photo: AIFF)

AIFF technical director, Isac Doru promises progress of football in India

The Romanian was selected from a list of over 60 candidates who had applied for the post which was advertised earlier this year.

29 Apr 2019 4:49 PM

According to AIFF sources, Patel is all but sure to be a part of the five FIFA Council members from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) when the regional body holds its elections in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 6. (Photo: PTI)

Praful Patel first Indian to be FIFA Executive Council member

The FIFA Governance Committee will nominate representatives to monitor the running of the elections for FIFA Council positions.

01 Apr 2019 5:13 PM

The King Air C90 12-seater aircraft had taken off from the Juhu airport for a test flight and crashed shortly after 1 pm killing all four on board and a pedestrian. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own: Praful Patel on Mumbai plane crash

5 persons were killed when a chartered aircraft, with four on board, crashed near a building in Ghatkopar in Mumbai.

28 Jun 2018 7:01 PM

1st victory for NCP cadre since LS poll

The NCP won the Bhandara-Gondia byelection by a margin of 48,000 votes.

02 Jun 2018 1:52 AM

The BJP will decide on its candidate on Monday night for the tough seat, which is being seen as a challenge for Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

No Sena candidate in Bhandara-Gondia

Though the Shiv Sena is not ready to compromise on the Palghar issue, it has decided not to field a candidate for on Bhandara-Gondia.

08 May 2018 2:32 AM

NCP leader bats for Sharad Pawar as PM, says 2019 will be good

Patel said that given the prevailing mood of the country, 2019 would be tough for the BJP.

07 Nov 2017 6:08 AM

Fifa U-17 World Cup tournament director Javier Ceppi, AIFF president Praful Patel and India Under-17 coach Luis Nortan De Matos in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

We will aim to win every game, says Matos

The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

27 Sep 2017 6:41 AM

Praful Patel believes that the upcoming season of Indian football will only serve bridge the gap between the I-League and the ISL clubs. (Photo: PTI)

Praful Patel hints at east Bengal, Mohun Bagan’s participation in ISL next season

Praful Patel stressed on the 'legacy' of the 2 clubs, stating that they will be given a second chance to make an entry to ISL.

01 Sep 2017 2:22 PM

The reports claimed NCP chief Sharad Pawar himself would join the Union Cabinet.

Praful Patel denies reports of NCP joining Modi govt

The relationship between both parties is now back to square one.

29 Aug 2017 2:48 AM

Football greats Esteban Cambiasso and Nwankwo Kanu at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup draw ceremony in Mumbai on Friday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India in tough group, face USA in opener

Colombia and Ghana will also play on the same day. India meet Colombia on October 9 and Ghana on October 12.

08 Jul 2017 6:29 AM

India submits interest to host U-20 Fifa Cup

The format of the U-20 World Cup is the same as the U-17 World Cup with 24 teams playing out of six venues.

05 Jul 2017 1:07 AM

Sunil Chhetri received the Hero of the I-League award at the AIFF awards function. (Photo: PTI )

Chhetri wants more teams in home leagues

Star striker Sunil Chhetri felt that whether it was one or two leagues, more teams should participate in the domestic set-up.

10 Jun 2017 12:14 AM

Decision on AI-IA merger was collective, says Praful Patel

Patel said the CBI had registered the PE to go into these issues in 2013 when the UPA was in power.

31 May 2017 1:16 AM

AIFF President Praful Patel. (Photo: PTI)

Won't be intimated by threats from Aizawl FC: AIFF president Praful Patel

AIFF, in its original plan for the new league structure of Indian football, had planned that ISL will be the top league in the country.

05 May 2017 9:29 PM

Sports Minister Vijay Goel and AIFF president Praful Patel with 'Kheleo'. (Photo: PTI)

'Kheleo' unveiled as official mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup

The clouded leopard 'Kheleo' was unveiled by the AIFF as the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

10 Feb 2017 3:26 PM

Just nine months ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nicolai Adam was shown the door by the AIFF following complaints of 'physical abuse' by the players. (Photo: AIFF)

Nicolai Adam's replacement to be appointed by this month: AIFF

AIFF president Praful Patel said Nicolai Adam's replacement will be appointed within this month.

10 Feb 2017 3:21 PM

Nicolai Adam was in charge of the Azerbaijan youth team before taking up the Indian coaching job. (Photo: AIFF)

India U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam leaves post by 'mutual consent'

The AIFF and U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam have agreed to part ways by 'mutual consent' eight months before the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

07 Feb 2017 6:49 PM

Nicolai Adam was appointed in 2015 as head coach to assemble a competitive Indian team to play in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: AIFF)

Sources: AIFF to replace Nicolai Adam within a month

AIFF sources say that a replacement for Nicolai Adam will be named within a month after the U-17 head coach's departure was all but sealed.

27 Jan 2017 7:36 PM

It has been learnt that All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel has told Nicolai, in a meeting here on Tuesday, to quit on his own or be sacked. (Photo: AIFF)

U-17 football coach Nicolai Adam asked to resign

Nicolai Adam was appointed in 2015 as head coach to assemble a competitive Indian team to play in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup.

26 Jan 2017 11:10 AM

AIFF president Praful Patel met with coach Nicolai Adam and the team after their tour of Russia. (Photo: PTI)

AIFF denies sacking of U-17 coach Nicolai Adam

The AIFF has denied that U-17 head coach Nicolai Adam has been sacked after reports emerged earlier suggesting otherwise.

25 Jan 2017 2:09 PM

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