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 AIFF President reassured clubs about the continuation of the top-tier league and confirmed that the Super Cup will be held before the ISL to ensure six to eight weeks of pre-season
The AIFF has created a ₹7 lakh Benevolence Fund to aid ex-players, coaches, referees, and football journalists with medical expenses. A pension scheme for long-serving AIFF employees is also proposed, with a committee to oversee implementation and approvals
To prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, AIFF has advanced the IWL season and announced an 83-day preparatory camp for the Indian Women’s Team, including 10–12 international friendlies and 30-match exposure across domestic and international events.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey responded to Baichung Bhutia’s criticism by inviting him to contribute constructively at the July 2 executive meeting, stressing collaboration for Indian football’s growth
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has strongly denied accusations of corruption that have been made against India’s football governing body
As proposed by the AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey, the AIFF is working towards scheduling its first benefit match in Manjeri (Malappuram), Kerala, on August 30, 2024
