Goals for the new AIFF boss: How Kalyan Chaubey can help fix Indian football
There is a lot to do in Indian football at the moment and the election of a new president is the perfect time for a goal-setting exercise.
Kalyan Chaubey elected AIFF president
Chaubey won 33 votes to Bhaichung Bhutia's one in a comprehensive election win.
AIFF elections: Bhaichung Bhutia vs Kalyan Chaubey, all you need to know
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to elect a former player as president for the first time ever.
FIFA lifts suspension of AIFF, U-17 Women's World Cup to go ahead
FIFA announced the lifting of the suspension placed on the All India Football Federation, although they will monitor the elections.
FIFA handed AIFF a harsh lesson, but Indian football can still win from here
Reform is needed - and it can exist within FIFA's framework, albeit with the requirement of patience.
AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after Supreme Court order
FIFA had suspended the AIFF on August 15 for "undue influence from third parties."
AIFF elections on September 2, nominations to be filed from August 25
The polls would be held at AIFF headquarter in New Delhi and the results could be announced either on September 2 or 3.
36 eminent players: FIFA said 'not prudent', CoA included anyway
Two explicit warnings from FIFA had been ignored in the lead up to the suspension on AIFF.
Court scraps CoA, cuts down AIFF electoral college with eye on FIFA lifting ban
The Supreme Court has directed that the CoA would cease to exist once the AIFF's secretary-general takes over the Federation's daily affairs.
FIFA's problem was '36', National Sports Code had the solution
Dropping eminent footballers from electoral college won't violate national sports code, and will satisfy FIFA requirement
Government files appeal in SC, agrees to FIFA conditions
FIFA had imposed the ban on AIFF on August 15 due to "third party interference"
'Players are also humans' - How Gokulam Kerala was abandoned in Tashkent
Gokulam Kerala's women's team went to Uzbekistan to play in AFC Women's Club Championship but were stranded there because of FIFA's ban on the AIFF.
Bhutia, Lyngdoh, Chaubey file nomination for AIFF president's post
Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran has also filed the nomination papers for president's post.
The human cost of FIFA ban: Gokulam Kerala women's team stranded in Tashkent
Gokulam landed in Tashkent on Tuesday to take part in their second AFC Women's Club Championship. They were greeted by news of FIFA's ban on India.
SC defers hearing of AIFF case, Centre in discussion with FIFA
The Supreme Court has asked the solicitor-general to "take proactive steps" to ensure the ban is lifted and the U-17 Women's WC is held in India.
FIFA vs Indian football: What went wrong in the span of a month?
ESPN looks at the developments after FIFA's visit to India in June that led to the ban on AIFF in August.
FIFA's decision to suspend India unfortunate, says surprised CoA
The CoA said they were closing in on a consensus (with FIFA) on matters concerning the elections and structure of constitution.
Explained: Why did FIFA ban India? What does it imply and how can it be lifted?
ESPN looks at the letter from FIFA and breaks it down for better understanding of the situation.
FIFA suspends AIFF: Timeline of events
Here's the timeline of events - from the ouster of long-standing president Praful Patel to FIFA's ban and subsequent revocation of AIFF's suspension
Bhaichung Bhutia on AIFF ban: 'A great opportunity to get our systems right'
Bhaichung Bhutia called FIFA's decision to ban Indian football "very harsh" but in it also saw an opportunity to get the country's sport in order.
FIFA suspends India, U17 Women's WC in doubt
FIFA announced the suspension of the All India Football Federation late on Monday evening, stating the "undue influence from third parties."
Vijayan, Bhutia among 36 'eminent' former players in electoral college for AIFF elections
has 12 female representatives including Bembem Devi.
FIFA-AFC set deadline for AIFF constitution, elections for India to avoid ban
A ban would result in India being unable to participate in or host FIFA/AFC competitions
AIFF draft constitution recognises I-League as top-tier competition
The ISL was granted the top-tier status at the expense of I-League as part of structural changes in the domestic game in India.
Khalid Jamil in FC Bengaluru United? It's surprising but not as strange as it sounds
Khalid Jamil takes charge of I-League 2 side FC Bengaluru United ahead of the 2022-23 season - but he's no longer an underdog.
IIL Table
| Group Championship | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokulam Kerala FC | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | +29 | 43 |
| Mohammedan SC | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | +16 | 37 |
| Sreenidi Deccan | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | +8 | 32 |
| Churchill Brothers | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +2 | 30 |
| Minerva Punjab | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | +4 | 28 |
| Rajasthan United | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
| NEROCA FC | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | -9 | 20 |
| Group Relegation | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Aizawl FC | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 21 |
| TRAU FC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 18 |
| Indian Arrows | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -13 | 17 |
| Sudeva | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -10 | 17 |
| Real Kashmir | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -8 | 14 |
| Kenkre | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -14 | 12 |