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.
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.
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.
ESPN looks at the developments after FIFA's visit to India in June that led to the ban on AIFF in August.
The CoA said they were closing in on a consensus (with FIFA) on matters concerning the elections and structure of constitution.
ESPN looks at the letter from FIFA and breaks it down for better understanding of the situation.
Here's the timeline of events - from the ouster of long-standing president Praful Patel to Monday's decision to ban the AIFF.
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 announced the suspension of the All India Football Federation late on Monday evening, stating the "undue influence from third parties."
has 12 female representatives including Bembem Devi.
A ban would result in India being unable to participate in or host FIFA/AFC competitions
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 takes charge of I-League 2 side FC Bengaluru United ahead of the 2022-23 season - but he's no longer an underdog.
ATK Mohun Bagan now have three points from two matches and face Maziya Sports and Recreation Club on May 24
Gokulam Kerala are the first side in I-League history to defend their crown.
Gokulam Kerala and Mohammedan Sporting battle for the I-League crown in front of 40,000 fans at the Salt Lake stadium on Saturday
The AIFF said the bio-bubble will start functioning again from February 20 onwards and strict COVID-19 protocols will be enforced.
The league committee will conduct a review meeting after four weeks to take stock of the situation.
The league may resume after a week, as the situation develops.
The 2021-22 season of the Hero I-League is set to start on December 26.
Bio-bubbles again, Goa again, but a whole host of changes to the teams - here's how things stack up ahead of the new season.
Rajasthan United's coach Vikrant Sharma turned a last minute call-up to the I-League qualifiers into a fairytale trophy.
I-League qualifiers are set to be held in Bengaluru in September.
With the changes, clubs can sign a maximum of six foreign players of whom one is required to be from an AFC member nation.
Gokulam Kerala beat TRAU 4-1 on the final day to seal the tile, and with it a place in the AFC Cup group stages.
At the cusp of making Gokulam Kerala the first team from the state to win the I-League title, Annese knows an 'all out' win against TRAU is a must.
Group Championship | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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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 |