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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

Ryan Group of Institutions will oversee the educational framework at the FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar from January 2026. The partnership includes tutoring, counselling, and exams, ensuring young footballers balance academic growth with athletic excellence ahead of future FIFA World Cups

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian Super League will restart on February 14 with all 14 clubs participating. The I-League will also resume around the same time. AIFF will provide Rs 14 crore to conduct the ISL

Former India captain Shabbir Ali met his ‘Guru’, Olympian Arun Ghosh, in Kolkata. Ali recalled the 1974 Indian Youth Team’s unbeaten run under Ghosh, which made them Asian-level champions. He said the reunion was nostalgic and truly special

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met Odisha officials in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF–FIFA Talent Academy and strategies for grassroots football development. Plans include a structured feeder system, training Physical Education Teachers, and appointing former footballers as coaches

The All India Football Federation formally adopted Article 25.3 (c) and (d) of its Constitution as directed by the Supreme Court. The move resolves a matter pending since 2017 and aligns AIFF with FIFA and AFC statutes

The Centre told the Supreme Court it will intervene to ensure the Indian Super League is held after AIFF failed to attract bids for commercial rights. The court-appointed committee suggested balancing AIFF’s authority with bidders’ interests. Hearing resumes in two weeks

FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber has approved Ryan Williams’ change of association request, making him eligible to represent India. The AIFF followed all regulatory requirements, and the Chamber confirmed the decision on November 19, clearing Williams for national team selection

The India U20 women’s football team drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan U19 in their second and final friendly in Shymkent. Adeliya Bekkozhina scored for the hosts before Pooja equalised, helping India finish their two-match series unbeaten ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026