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The Indian Football League will begin its 2026-27 season on October 16 after the Governing Council approved key regulations, including limiting teams to three foreign starters. Clubs also committed to AIFF academy accreditation as part of a long-term youth development strategy

Telangana Football Association Secretary and AIFF Executive Committee Member G.P. Palguna has been appointed as the Competition Manager (Football) for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 in Telangana, bringing pride to the state's football governing body

The AIFF and ISL Managing Committee announced an operational overhaul transitioning the league to a club-led commercial model. While clubs take over broadcasting and sponsorship rights, the AIFF will retain governance and key administrative oversight

The AIFF and the Indian Super League Managing Committee announced a new club-led commercial model under which clubs will hold commercial rights while the federation retains operational oversight. The 2026-27 season will follow a full home-and-away format aligned with FIFA and AFC calendars

The AIFF conducted its Elite Referee Assessor and Referee Instructor Evaluation Programme in Gwalior to prepare for the 2026-27 football season. Thirty-one participants were assessed on officiating standards, match analysis, communication skills and FIFA and AFC guidelines

The AIFF General Body approved a revised Constitution aligned with the National Sports Governance Act, cleared the formation of an election panel, fixed September 4 as the ISL kick-off date and endorsed several governance, registration and competition-related reforms

The AIFF successfully conducted the FIFA Talent Development Scheme Elite Youth Coaches’ and Goalkeeping Coaches’ Workshops in Bhubaneswar. The five-day programme brought together 46 coaches and featured FIFA experts, focusing on talent development, scouting, coaching methodologies and youth football development

The Telangana Football Association successfully concluded a four-day AIFF Referees' Seminar at MLR College. Attended by 40 match officials, the program focused on the latest IFAB rules, fitness requirements, and match management under expert guidance

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, during its Special General Body Meeting in Kolkata

An official release stated: "The General Body unanimously approved the adoption of the NSGA by the AIFF"

Telangana Football Association, under the aegis of AIFF, will conduct a referee development course in Hyderabad from June 4–7. The program includes training on laws of the game, match management, fitness, and modern refereeing techniques. Limited seats available

These licenses are categorised into ‘Premier 1’ for Indian Super League clubs and ‘Premier 2’ for Indian Football League clubs

The AIFF conducted the AFC Fitness Course Level 1A at the Inspire Institute of Sport from May 14 to 18. The programme, led by Japanese AFC instructors, was attended by 19 coaches and aimed at improving football fitness training standards in India

AIFF and Odisha’s Department of Sports and Youth Services have renewed a five-year MoU to expand elite youth football, strengthening the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy with structured roles, benchmarks, and pathways to professional football under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme

The second phase of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 will begin on April 27 in Kolkata, featuring 29 matches across two venues. Defending champions East Bengal FC lead the table, while Sesa FA and Kickstart FC face relegation battles

The Indian men’s national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four-nation friendly tournament in London featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe. India will play Jamaica in the semi-final on May 27, marking its first international outing in the UK since 2002.

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, who passed away at 70. A former international, he represented India in 1975 and was a key performer for Assam in domestic football

The AIFF Technical Committee recommended considering Indian coaches for the senior women’s national team and appointed Renjith TA as assistant coach for the senior men’s team. A study group will assess U23 player performance for potential senior-level promotion

The initiative aims to promote grassroots football development and encourage sports participation among school children

Former India and East Bengal defender Ilyas Pasha passed away aged 61 after a long illness. A calm and reliable right wing-back, he earned eight international caps and won multiple trophies with East Bengal, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian football