Persons of Indian origin cannot play for India

The All India Football Federation is taking several steps for the development of the sport in the country. Recently, there has been a considerable amount of discussion  regarding the persons of Indian origin who stays abroad participating for the country.

The All India Football Federation is the highest governing body for controlling and taking important decisions regarding the development of the sport in the country. As per the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, as of now there is no such provision of PIO’s representing the nation in any way. 

After India lost to India in the World Cup qualifiers, the team management and the coach Stephen Constantine had raised the issue of including foreign players of Indian origin in the team.  Some of the other countries in the world do play with players of foreign origin and Guam had a few American born players in the side.

 As per the version of the AIFF President who is a very able administrator of football, the law of the land cannot just change in India as per the wishes of others. There are some basic rules and regulations which need to be maintained and followed for running the game in the country. 

Under the Praful Patel constituency, several steps for a major development of Indian football has been taken and just taking Indian players of foreign origin in the team would not improve the situation in any way. It is very important for the Indian players to show their talent and come up  in the arena of international football. But the federation always looks into the matter of providing all the support to the coach but cannot allow the PIO’s at this present moment. 

Indian civil aviation sector on a high

Over the years, the Indian civil aviation sector has grown in leaps and bounds. Under the visionary leadership of Minister Praful Patel, the sector has been graced by several achievements. Since taking over the year 2004 as the civil aviation minister in the year 2004, a number of steps have been taken by him for the growth of the sector.  It has been often been talked in the Indian civil aviation sector mentioning his tenure as the golden age of the industry. 

Since taking over the portfolio of the Indian civil aviation sector in the year 2004, there has been an average increase in the rate of domestic air traffic. The overall increase in the rate of domestic air traffic has been three fold which is quite a good figure indeed.

Apart from a good growth rate in the rate of international air traffic has also increased quite considerably. The infrastructure facilities at the various important airports in the country have also been modernized. The facilities at the Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai airports have been upgraded considerably. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has been revamped quite effectively with the vision of growth. 

Under the Praful Patel constituency, the Indian civil aviation sector underwent a major overhaul.

Salgaokar FC launches annual community outreach program

Salgaokar FC one of the top notch clubs in Indian football has come up with an annual community outreach program keeping corporate social responsibility in mind. As one of the prime clubs from Indian football Salgaokar FC stands out as one of the former winners of the coveted I league trophy. The third edition of the community outreach program has been launched by the club where a huge number of fans participated amidst a carnival atmosphere. 

Salgaokar FC has a huge fan base especially in the state of Goa and football fans from other part of the country are also aware of it. The club has some of the recognized names in Indian and foreign football which has also made the fan base quite strong.

In the community outreach program which was launched by the club recently, around 600 boys and girls within the age group of 6-11 participated. The event was also organized on a Sunday which made it easy for the kids to attend it.  The club remains quite focused about the various youth development plans and looks forward to a bright future ahead with this particular community outreach program in view. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several measures for developing the overall scenario of Indian football.  Most of the clubs participating in the I league remains quite focused on the youth development plans and Salgaokar FC is no different in this regard.

 The club has a very professional scouting program in place and youngsters from the frail age of 5-6 are being searched by the club considering the various opportunities for the future.

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed quite well with different initiatives over the years. The initiative of Salgaokar FC has been highly appreciated  for the development of the community as a whole where young footballers can showcase their talent.

Football legend Pele arrives in Delhi for Subroto Cup final

The Brazilian football legend Pele has arrived in the capital city of Delhi to witness the Subroto Cup final. Pele has been an ambassador of football all around the globe and this is his second visit to this country where the game is hugely popular.

The Subroto Cup stands out as one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the country and a host of dignitaries are all set to attend the event.  Pele termed as the Black Pearl had come to India even once before with the famous club New York Cosmos. 

It was back in the year 1977 when New York Cosmos club took on Indian  giants Mohun Bagan and Pele impressed all with his impressive skills. Termed as the greatest footballer of all times, Pele has won three world cups with the Brazilian national side. The  performance of the Brazilian national team in the 1970 World Cup final is still remembered by the fans especially the superb goal scored by Pele.  A variety of steps have been taken by the All India Football Federation for the development of the sport in the country and the Subroto Cup stands out as one of the most important school level football tournaments in the country. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken various measures to develop football in the country from a youth level. A football club like Bengaluru FC has a corporate structure allotted to them and remains quite focused on the development of youth football.  

Under the Praful Patel biography, various age groups tournaments in Indian football is happening which remains as a very positive sign. The Subroto Cup final between AIFF U -17 academy boys and Manipur stands out be a great occasion on the podium of Indian football.

Patel backs Indian coach Constantine to deliver on his contract

The All India Football Federation has taken several measures for the development of sport in the  country. Currently, the Indian team is competing in the World Cup qualifiers and lost the last outing against Iran. But considering the prowess of Iran as one of the giants of Asian football, India came up with a decent performance on the day and also created a few chances.  In a very recent meeting which was held for the development of Indian football, the AIFF President had not backed Constantine as the custodian of Indian football and wanted him to focus more on the team.

But just after a day or two of making a firm decision on the Indian coach minister Praful Patel has backed Constantine on his job and believes he is fully capable to perform his duties. Constantine has been provided with a contract with the Indian team and it is the responsibility of the coach to enhance the performance level of the team. As far as the selection of Constantine for the position of the coach is concerned, a technical committee was formed which completed the task. 

The technical committee was headed by none other than Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia who  provided his valuable inputs to hire Constantine as the coach of the national team. Under the Praful Patel profile Indian football has progressed a long way just in a few years time. 

As a visionary who always believes that the growth of Indian football can happen from a grass root level various new measures have been taken by him.  As per the President of the All India Football Federation, the best support has been provided to the team and the entire development plan will take around five to seven years in all.

Football Players Association Awards to come up shortly in Kolkata

The Football Players Association Awards one of the prestigious events in the football sector of the country is all set to come up in the city of Kolkata shortly. Keeping the growing popularity of the sport in the country into consideration, this is one of the most highly talked about events in the country.  

Already, the announcement for the nominees related to the awards have been made which comprises some of the best foreign players who competed in the I league.  Already six players have been shortlisted for the award and the winner will be announced during the course of this prestigious ceremony. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken various steps for the development of the sport in the country. The Football  Players Association Awards have been announced keeping in mind the interest level of the fans and the players surrounding the domestic and international competitions in mind. 

Among the foreign players who have been nominated for the awards,  Ranty Martins features as quite a prominent contender. Martins has been quite a prominent performer in the I league over the years and finished as a top scorer this season. With an amazing burst of speed and shooting speed from any range, Martins just acts as a threat for any defence and came up with a few thunderbolts in the I league. 

Sony Norde is another potential contender for the foreign player of the award this season and played a crucial role for Mohun Bagan winning the I league. The fans still remember his contribution in the last game against Bengaluru FC which made them win the I league. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed a long way and the Football Players Association Awards stands out as a major event. 

AIFF designs refresher course for women footballers and coaches

The All India Football Federation is taking several steps for the development of  football in the country.  The state of women’s football in the country also needs an upgradation and a refresher course has been started by the federation recently.

 The course has just kicked off and involves the services of Hester Jennetjee, one of the most recognized  names in modern football.  Keeping the present status of the women’s football in the country, able coaches are necessary who can provide the right inputs to the players. The Federation is taking all the steps to make women’s football all the more competitive and at par with international standards. 

When a coaching course is designed various aspects like mental toughness and fitness is taken into account. The current coaching course has been designed in such a way that the coaches are well groomed and quite competent to face the competition which exists at the international stage. The level of athleticism required at the international level is quite high and this coaching course will certainly provide the boost to the budding talents. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several measures for the development of the sport in the country. The introduction of the women’s refresher course will provide the right boost to Indian football. Currently, 30 women coaches from different parts of the country are participating in the course and various modern trends of world football have been included in it. 

 Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football is on a progress at different levels and international methodologies have been brought in for its development.  With some of the most important tournaments coming up at national and international levels, the women’s refresher course will stand out as a very useful example.

Roger Johnson to sign up for Pune FC in upcoming ISL

The excitement of the ISL and its upcoming season is in full flow. With the astounding success of the first season, the second one is all set to begin in the  month of October.  Roger Jonhson is one of the most respected defenders from England and is all set to sign up for Pune FC in the upcoming matches. Considering the importance of the initial matches where organizing the defence acts as a very important factor and manager David Platt wants to come up with a memorable performance this season. 

Johnson stands out to be as one of the most acclaimed names in English football and has played a pivotal role in some of the topmost clubs. He has played in some of the top  English clubs like Cardiff City, Wycombe Wanderers and Cambridge United. 

After playing in all these clubs, he also played an imperative role in turning out for Birmingham City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The experience of Johnson playing for some of the top notch sides in English football will certainly turn out to be welcome bonus for the Pune FC players. Platt himself has played in the top flight of English football and is quite hopeful about the signing of Johnson in the squad.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has made a variety of contribution for the development of the sport in the country. Under the  Praful Patel biography, the ISL has turned to be one of the most commercially successful leagues. As per the version of Johnson he is quite elated to be a part of a new club and the whole new experience of playing in Indian conditions. He remains quite a solid player in the back and can lead the defensive duties with elan.

LFC DSK academy players called up for international duty

Over the years, Indian football has progressed in a major way and a considerable amount of focus is being emphasized on youth development.  Various academies have come up in different parts of the country where talented youth players are trained and groomed for the future. 

DSK Shivajians , a football club based in the city of Pune is quite happy to announce that five of their academy players have been called up for international duty.  Among the players who have been called up for international duty are Mawihmingthanga, Lalrinzuala and Jedidi Haokip.

All these three players  have been selected for the Indian U- 19 team and are all set to represent the country in the upcoming matches.  As the SAFF U-19 championship is coming up in the country of Nepal, two more players have been selected to represent the country over there.  

Two players named as Tenzin Shenjang and Rohit Kumar have been called up for the U-19 national team duty in the country of Nepal. The coach of the academy David Rogers is quite happy to be with the progress of his boys who are about to represent the national team at the U-19 level.  As per the version of the coach, this just remains to be a great news for the boys of the academy who have worked extensively hard to reach their goal. All the youngsters who have been selected are quite talented and have reached their objective through merit. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has always emphasized on youth development.  The selection of the academy players for the national team duty signifies the importance and use of training model which goes into the whole process. Under the Praful Patel biography youth development in Indian football has happened in a major way. 

Indian U-17 colts starts well off in Germany

The Indian U- 17 colts team has started very well off in Germany as a part of the preparation for the U-17 World Cup.  With the U-17 World Cup due to be held in India, this tour acts as the part of the players training for the tournament.  The German opposition of DFI Bad Aibling could not just resist a sterling performance from the Indian team in action.  The first half started off in boisterous fashion where both the teams enjoyed very good ball possession. But it turned out to be quite a goalless effort from both the teams in the first half. 

The second half started quite well for the Indian colts as they opened the scoring in the 77tth minute of the match. The colts came agonizingly close to scoring before also but this turned out to be the perfect opportunity.  Suresh managed to score after a long throw in was whipped into the box and he converted with a smashing finish.  The performance of the Indian colts team has shaped up well before the World Cup which is quite satisfying for the coaching squad.  But the Germans  displayed enough spirit to come back very strongly in the match within seconds. 

The game was  pacing up quite well and heading for a draw but the Indian colts again came to the forefront in the dying minutes of the match. Aspiring youngster Aniket finished off well from a very well crafted move. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has contributed immensely for the development of the sport in the country. The Indian U-17 Colts team exposure team to Germany provides the players with an immense opportunity to prove themselves. Under the Praful Patel biography, a few landmark steps in Indian football have been taken.

FC Goa to be inducted with Brazilian world cup trainer

FC Goa one of the highly rated teams in the upcoming  ISL will be inducting a Brazilian world cup trainer for the side.  With highly experienced and renowned manager Zico at the helm, FC Goa certainly has a keen eye on the championship crown this season. As per the version of Zico, he felt quite dissatisfied the last time around and wants to come up with a new team of staff this time. The squad is all set to welcome Moratti Santana as a part of the coaching unit who will help Zico in his pursuits. 

Santanna has quite an impressive background to his credit and is one of the renowned fitness trainers by profession.  He has participated in several World Cups like 1982, 1986, 2002 and even 2006 . He has a very enriched experience of guiding some of the national teams like United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.  The Brazilian superstar Zico has been quite a great admirer of the work of Santanna and has also worked with him previously in some of the clubs like Olympiakos and Fenerbahce.  The contribution of Santanna in the global development of football is quite appreciative. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has hugely contributed towards the development of the game in the country.  The emergence of the ISL as one of the highly commercial leagues stands out as a positive sign for Indian football. 

The induction of an experienced trainer like Santanna in the FC Goa set up just adds up to the vibrancy of Indian football in the recent age.  Currently continuing his work for renowned Brazilian club Athletico Paransese, the experience of Santanna will come in as quite handy for Indian football. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has undergone a massive progress off late.

Aditi Chouhan becomes first Indian lady to play professional football in England

Over the years a massive progress in Indian football has been witnessed with the introduction of competitive leagues like the ISL and I league.  The womens arena in Indian football has also not lagged behind and new talents have emerged who possess the potential to compete with the best in the world.

With proactive coaching, modern technical dynamics and latest infrastructure facilities being introduced new stars in Indian football have come up to showcase their immense talent.  Recently,  latest Indian women’s  football team sensation Aditi Chouhan has been roped in by famous English club West Ham United. 

Aditi is one of the brightest prospects of Indian football and has already represented the country at the U-19 and senior level. Previously the goalkeeper of the men’s team Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been selected in a Norwegian club and it has now been proved that woman power is no different in Indian football.  As per a recent statement which has been released by the West Ham United football club, Aditi has impressed quite well in the practice games by showing good athleticism and flexibility.  She is also good in challenging the air borne balls which acts as one of the toughest tests for the keeper. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several initiatives for the development of women’s football in the country. The emergence of new talents like Aditi Chouhan will only act as a catalyst for the other players. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has reached new paradigms and the example of Aditi Chouhan stands out to be a new milestone.

Roberto Carlos quite confident about ISL debut

The former Brazilian star Roberto Carlos is all set to make his debut for Delhi Dynamos in the second edition of the Indian Super league . Appointed as the player manager by one of the leading franchises to participate in the league, Carlos sounds quite positive and confident about his ISL debut. As one of the prominent names in world football, Carlos is highly recognized for his curling free kicks which takes the opposition defence by surprise and smashes into the net. Better known as the banana free kicks, the curl on the ball is sometimes quite hard to fathom as there is a stupendous bent.

He has himself stated that he practices those free kicks on a regular basis and is determined to perform at the best of ability in the upcoming ISL matches.  The free kicks can cause a few nightmares to the custodians below the bar. Standing at the age of 42, Carlos has enough ammunitions up his sleeve to act as a worrying factor for any defence in the world. His overlapping runs down the left flank and quick centers can provide the right support to the strikers who gets the opportunity to score any moment.

He was looking quite confident during the ISL auction and draft ceremony and mainly interacted with former soccer great Zico from his home country of Brazil. Although speaking in fluent English is a bit of a problem for Carlos, he always believes that the language of football is universal.  Under the Praful Patel biography Indian football has progressed quite effectively over the years. As the President of the  All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several measures for the development of the sport in the country. 

JCT to come back in the top flight of Indian football

JCT Mills Phagwara, the first winners of the National league is all set to make a comeback in the top flight of Indian football. Better known as the Jagatjit Cotton & Textile Mills, the club had a miraculous exit from Indian football after excelling at a premier level for quite a some time. The team last competed in the 2010-11 season and exited after undergoing relegation. Several India international legends like Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan  have excelled in the club making it one of the best in the country. 

The loss of JCT from the top flight was certainly a setback for Indian football but their revival certainly augurs for a bright future ahead. Currently, the Punjab based side has appointed the services of reputed Spanish coach Juanjo Royan Blanco. Blanco plans  to revive the entire side and provide it with the much needed fillip in Indian football. After the club was disbanded way back in the 2010-11 season, it continued with an U-19 side and the senior team will again be launched soon. Blanco has quite an enriched experience up his sleeve and has been in India since the year 2013. 

Under the President of the All India Football Federation, Praful Patel Profile Indian football has come a long way and the revival  of top club like JCT happens to be quite a positive sign. Blanco stands out to be a UEFA A certified coach which is quite an accredited degree to have as per world coaching standards. You can log to the social media pages like Facebook and Twitter for more Praful Patel news. The trials are due on the 7th and 8th of this month which happens to be a great opportunity for the budding players.

Indian national team to get more priority during ISL

The Indian national football team is all set to get more priority during the course of the ISL.  Before the end of this year, the Indian team is going to face the tough challenge of World Cup qualifiers.  Keeping the outright focus on the World Cup qualifying campaign, the clubs will have to release the players during this particular phase. India has some of the toughest matches lined up come October and incidentally the ISL just commences during that time only.  It is up to the head coach of the national team Stephen Constantine to call the players as and when required for the camps. 

The All India Football Federation shares a very good understanding with the ISL clubs and national duty comes foremost for the players. The performance of the Indian team in the ongoing World Cup qualifying campaign has not been up to the mark and the players really need to perform well in the crucial matches ahead. With India looking to compete with  some of the best teams in Asia like Iran and Oman, all the high quality players need to be available.  As per the plan which has been devised by Constantine, the team needs to arrive for a preparatory camp in August which will continue till September. 

For this particular reason only, some of the coaches were reluctant to select national team players during the pre season auction and draft.  Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed quite well  with the launch of a new league like ISL.  The ISL is one of the most commercially successful football leagues ever to have taken place in the country.  For more Praful Patel news, you can certainly log on to his social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.

Women’s football plays a key role in social development in India

Women’s football in India has certainly progressed with time. As Indian football looks to touch new horizons a variety of social development initiatives have been taken related to football. In order to combat some of the social problems like early marriage, an NGO has taken the step of organizing women’s football in one of the poorest states of India.

In the Hutup village located in the state of Jharkhand, girls have taken up the game of football and pursuing it on a very serious note. In s state which has come to the limelight for wrong reasons like human trafficking and poverty, generating a general interest for football among girls is quite difficult.

With the support of an NGO called Yuwa who are widely acknowledged for taking these type of social initiatives, steps to find and harness young girls talent has been taken. A team has been formed among the young girls who recently participated in a U- 14 tournament held in the country of Spain. The same team has also performed quite well in another tournament held in the United States.

As per the version of the girls who are the members of the team early marriage is one of the serious issues which faces the village. At the age of 16 even before adulthood, the girls are married off which hampers their education and way of living. Apart from excelling in football, the education of these impoverished girls is taken care of by the NGO. As a minister Praful Patel also the President of the All India Football Federation has taken several steps for the development of women’s football in the country. You can log on to his social media pages on Facebook and Twitter for more Praful Patel news.

India to take on Iran in the upcoming World Cup Qualifying campaign

Indian football is all set to conquer new frontiers as the national team takes on Iran in the  upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.  India takes on Iran in a very exciting encounter of the World Cup qualifying campaign tomorrow as the set is stage for a battle with the giants of Asian football. 

Currently, the Iranian team is ranked highest in Asia and recently beat Guam 6-0 in a very comprehensive way. On the other hand, India has lost their last qualifying match to Guam only.  As per the version of the national coach of India Stephen Constantine facing a team like Iran stands out as quite a tough proposition.

Currently, India rests right at the bottom of Group D and has lost all their matches which stands out as quite a worrying factor for the team.  But as per the coach and the players, it just acts as an extra motivation to take on a team like Iran which stands at the pole position in Asian football.   As per the composition of the  Indian team is concerned, the team has an experienced set of players in the rank. 

With the likes of Sunil Chettri and  Robin Singh playing upfront, the Indian striking force looks quite formidable but the Iranian defence will be quite tough to beat. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken various measures to provide the right impetus to Indian football. Under the Praful Patel biography, the Indian team is getting  a chance to compete with the best teams in Asia and prove its supremacy. 

The match against Iran stands out to be a tough challenge for the team but the boys are quite geared up to face a hardcore opposition.

Gustavo to join Mohun Bagan AC for upcoming season

The defending champions of the I league Mohun Bagan AC has already started the team building process for the upcoming season. Bagan is slated to defend their title with a compact team and also has eyes set on some of the large milestones pertaining to Asian football. With the current coach Sanjoy Sen leading the team from the front, the Bagan squad will again get further strengthened with the inclusion of Gustavo Silva. 

Gustavo Silva is the latest Brazilian who has come to join the team and hopes to make a mark in the forthcoming domestic and international competitions. With the Calcutta Football league coming up in a few days time, the Brazilian is already one to reckon with for his power and impressive skills.

Gustavo also believes that he can adjust to the Indian conditions easily and feels quite glad to join the club. With the immense fan base which Mohun Bagan has from all the country, the football frenzy has already ignited the mind of this Brazilian footballer.  Gustavo on the other hand has compared Bagan with famous Brazilian side Flamengo who enjoys a huge fan base in the country of Brazil. 

The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of steps to make the I league and the ISL, two of the most popular ones in the country. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has reached new paradigms and foreign recruits like Gustavo are here to impress the fans with some outstanding display.

Chhetri hopeful about second edition of ISL

Sunil Chhetri, the most expensive Indian player to appear in the second edition of the ISL is quite hopeful about the league.  The second edition of the ISL is already drawing huge interest among the fans  and Chhetri wants to showcase his best skills as a player.  As per the leading striker from India, the tournament already has enough USP in the fan base which it has generated from the first edition itself.  Thousands of fans are thronging the stadium for the games which stands out as one of the most important factors. 

A huge contradiction can be drawn between the Federation  Cup and the ISL as far as attendance of the fans are concerned.  During the Federation cup games, there were a lesser number of spectators in the stadiums and the tournament has also gone off the boil. The ISL has proved to be quite a major overhaul for Indian football and mostly everything associated with the game has been reworked to maintain world class standards.  All the facilities associated with the game has been revamped like stadiums, ground condition and dressing rooms. Chhetri always aspires for five star facilities in the grounds which makes playing football easier for the participants. 

Chhetri  has been quite instrumental in the development of the Indian football team and possesses 50 international goals to his credit. Considered as a highly versatile play maker, he also has the ability to play just behind the striking line and create opportunities. Under the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, the first edition of the ISL has been quite a success. You can log to his social media pages on  Facebook and Twitter for more Praful Patel  news related to Indian football and its massive upsurge over the years.

Chennaiyin FC retains Bernand Mendy for ISL second season

The stage is set for the second edition of the ISL where great excitement awaits the fans. Chennaiyin FC performed quite well in the last edition and is preparing a rock solid team for the upcoming season. With team selection for the second season in full swing, the franchisee has retained the services of French defender Bernand Mendy. Mendy turned out to be as one of the key players for the side in the last season and retaining him has strengthened the squad further. With a host of foreign players, the ISL has become the league to talk about in the Indian football scenario. 

In the 2014 season, Mendy was certainly one of the best players who scored a smashing bicycle kick goal which still remains as a cynosure of all eyes. As a defender, he also possesses very good ability to read the game and also lead from the front. He also has tremendous overlapping skills which makes him thrust forward and create quite a panic in the opposition defence. Apart from defence, Mendy also  has the ability to play in advanced positions.  In the last edition of the ISL, he made 13 appearances for the Chennaiyin FC side and impressed all with a memorable performance. 

Mendy has represented some of the top clubs in the world like Paris Saint Germain and also played for France at the international level.  As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has played an imperative role in the development of the ISL. The inclusion of players like Mendy also acts as a great experience for the Indian participants. Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has progressed a long way with the induction of new plans and strategies.

East Bengal coach opines that Constantine must speak to club coaches

As per the current coach of the East Bengal side Biswajit Bhattacharya, Indian senior national team coach Stephen  Constantine should speak to the club coaches. Constantine serving at the helm of Indian football took the charge of the national team and lost the initial two matches of the World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Guam. Indian football certainly needs to step up the ante and be one of the best in the international level. This calls for a compact side which has the capacity to take on any team in the world and come up with a formidable performance.  Constantine wants to develop a team depending upon a nationwide scouting system network. 

Bhattacharya on the other hand has opined that Constantine should immediately sit with the premier club coaches in India and discuss the quality of players he is looking for. He has also backed the idea of the PIO players suggested by Constantine to a great degree. The suggestion of PIO players has been quite acceptable as they have the experience of wrenching it out around the world.  Their overall presence will certainly benefit the national team in a major way.

As the  President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of initiatives for the progress of the sport in the country. A foreign coach like Constantine has been hired for the development of the national players and make them more competitive at an international level.  It is up to a coach like Constantine to interact with the club coaches more and spot the right talents on offer.  For more Praful Patel news, you can log on to his social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. 

Atletico De Kolkata appoints Indian assistant coach

Former ISL champions Athletico De Kolkata  is all gearing up for the second edition and has roped in an Indian assistant coach.  The first season of the ISL was won by the club under the concrete guidance of  Antonio Lopez  Habas the Spanish coach. Now Bastab Roy has been hired as the assistant coach for the upcoming season in place of Jose Ramirez  Baretto.  Currently, Baretto is in charge of the ISL academy in Mumbai. Roy has enough of experience up his sleeve and has already coached some of the Calcutta based sides like Rainbow Athletic and Customs. 

Coach Habas is quite excited about the  arrival of Roy and wants the best performance to be carved out of him. The team is about to leave for pre-season training at foreign shores an all the players needs to prepare well before the upcoming matches.  Roy has quite a task cut out as he needs to look after the fitness aspect of the players as an assistant coach and recommend  the names to the head coach.  He is one of the highly regarded coaches experienced in training players who belong to the grassroot level. 

Roy is also quite elated to be a part of the Athletico De Kolkata squad and wants to come up with an impeccable show in the days to come. As the champion from the last season, there is quite a high expectation from the side and the players wants to come up with  a repeat performance. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has made the Indian football highly successful in the country. Under the Praful Patel biography, a variety of major steps have been taken to improve the game.

AIFF to come up with U-15 league in September

In order to develop football from a grassroot level in India, the All India Football Federation has come up with U-15 league in the month of September.  It is very important to develop the game at different levels and the Federation has come up with this unique initiative. Keeping the U-17 World Cup to be held in India the objective is to build a compact team ready to compete with the best in the world.  The All India Football Federation is all set to take the game to the next level and make it more popular in the country. 

This is the perfect time to focus on the players of junior age groups and make them as much competitive as possible. An U- 15 league with a comprehensive professional structure has been planned which aims to develop the brightest young prospects. The current coach of the Indian national team Stephen Constantine is quite hopeful about the league and wants the  younger players to come through.

With the launch of the U- 15 league, categories of other age groups has also been planned for the near future. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of steps for the development of the game in the country.  The national scouting workshop  is also all set to take off soon through which players of different age groups will be identified. 

Under the Praful Patel constituency, this  league has been planned as per the overall structure of the U- 19 version. The final round will be completed only after the completion of the zonal matches.  It is very important to develop a formidable football culture in the country and launch of the U- 15 league will only take it to that direction. 

Sony Norde offered 6.6 cr deal by Mohun Bagan

Sony Norde, one of the most successful footballers in the recently concluded I league has been offered a 6.6 crore deal by current champions Mohun Bagan. Norde has been one of the sensational strikers in the league and played an imperative role in helping the club to win the coveted trophy.  As one of the  noted players for the club, Norde is in quite high demand this particular season. If the deal gets through,  Norde can easily be the highest paid player ever in Indian football.  The club aims to plan it with 2.2 crore at first and then enhance it in the subsequent seasons. 

As per the version of Norde, he is quite happy to get the offer from the century old club but is reluctant to stay with the side for a period of 3 years.  Sony Norde is one of the most skillful strikers to have played in Indian football and currently wants to try his fortune even in Europe. With the second edition of the ISL scheduled to begin in October some of the top ISL franchises are also eyeing Sony for the upcoming season.

Some of the franchises who have shown specific interest  on Sony are Athletico De Kolkata, Mumbai City FC and Chennai FC. Bagan is quite keen to sign Norde in the squad and it all up to the Haitian to take the final call in this regard.

If the deal is signed all the previous ones in Indian football will be broken. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has supported the development of the I league. 

With more foreign players coming in, the quality of play has also enhanced. Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has certainly progressed a long way. 

Mohun Bagan AC receives a grand welcome in the city of Kolkata

I League champions Mohun Bagan received a rapturous welcome from the fans after arriving in the city of Kolkata. The century old club ended their trophy drought after 13 long years and emerged champions in the I league. With a superb blend of Indian and foreign players, the side has come up with an impressive performance in the league and drew 1-1 against Bengaluru FC in the final game. With a chequered history which goes back to 126 years, the club has excelled in prestigious tournaments but was undergoing a dry run of trophies.

As the club won the I league trophy for the season, the euphoria noticed in the city of Kolkata was just sky high. Fans welcomed  the victorious side in a jubilant way as they lined up the streets to provide them with a grand welcome. The streets were well decked up with banners, festoons and flags of the green and maroon brigade. In the previous few seasons, the team did not perform up to the expectations ,but this year they managed to win the trophy with a gutsy effort. The role of coach Sanjoy Sen in guiding the boys towards their road to glory has been quite commendable. 

Many of the fans came up with green and maroon faces which showcases the huge affection which they  have for the team. Goalkeeper Shilton Paul was quite excited about the welcome the players received from the fans.  At the end of the day, it is the ecstacy from the fans which matters a lot for the players.  As the Mohun Bagan team bus left the airport it was surrounded by cars and autos in which the delirious fans arrived.  The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has congratulated the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club on this memorable victory.  Under the Praful Patel biography, the I league has been provided with a 360 degree professional dimension. 

Mohun Bagan eyes Honduran World Cupper Collins

Fresh and upbeat from the success of the I league, century old club Mohun Bagan is eyeing the services of World Cupper from Honduras  Collins. Mohun Bagan has come up with a wonderful performance this season and played some fascinating football to win the I league.  With the transfer season in full swing, Mohun Bagan is looking to build a formidable side for the next season.  Already some of the best players from the last season, Pierre Boya and  Bello Razzaq have left the squad.  Bagan needs to get in some of the finest players in the squad to defend the title next season. 

With Collins on the Bagan radar for the next season,  the loss of Pierre Boya in the striking zone can certainly be made up.  The striker from Honduras has a glittering career to show and represented his country in the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. Standing at a staggering height of 6 feet 4 inches tall, he started his career at Arsenal de Rotan and then went on to play for other premier clubs in the country like Motagua. He also played for some of the best clubs in the world like AS Monaco from France which highlights his skills as a player of international stature. 

As one of the star strikers who has already played for big clubs, the Bagan officials are quite excited to take him in the team.  With the ability to score and act as a menace for the opposition defence, he has enough firepower to turn a game on its head. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed a long way with the stupendous success of the I league and the ISL. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has certainly taken Indian football to a new high. 

AIFF top notch meets I league club officials

The All India Football Federation top notch met the officials of the leading I league clubs in a recently concluded meeting.  This is being considered as one of the most important meetings of the recent times as a variety of development activities were discussed. 

The honorary President of the All India Football Federation Praful Patel, general secretary Kushal Das and Sunando Dhar, CEO were all present at the meeting. 

The last edition of the Hero I league has been quite successful and a variety of action plans to make it more popular and interesting were discussed.  It is imperative to create hype around the I league and make it all the more commercially successful. 

A different set of plans were shared by the clubs to promote the league in a better way.  Each of the clubs needs to form two committees  like marketing and technical who will supervise the various functionalities related to the league.  As per the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, the I league just stays as the primary league of the country. Mr. Sunando Dhar, the CEO of the I league also emphasized on the fact that a visit to Europe has been planned to discuss factors like fan development and marketing. 

The game of football needs quite a fillip in the country and the I league has provided it the much needed popularity apart from the ISL. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has reached new vistas and the I league stands out as one of the best tournaments. Aizawl FC, the newly promoted club in the I league was also provided with a grand welcome in front of all the participating members. 

Jeje Lalpekhlua and Jackiechand Singh upbeat before Oman game

The stage is set for the Indian football team as it gets ready to face Oman in the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.  The newly appointed Indian coach Stephen Constantine is quite upbeat about the performance of the side and even involved the players in an army training session surrounding the game of football. 

Both Jeje Lalpekhlua and Jackiechand Singh stand out as key players in the side and are quite confident before the game against Oman.  As per the version of both the players although taking on Oman will stand out as a tough challenge but the team is quite ready for it.

Jeje is one of the shining stars of Indian football and is quite well known for his ability to stun the opposition with his superb bursts of speed.  He is a part of the Indian senior national team from the age of 19 and has prospered with a very fine performance over the years.  Jeje also faced a string of injuries during his career but has now completely recovered from it. Similarly, Jackiechand Singh one of the star performers in the I league this season is also brimming with confidence. 

He has performed extremely well in the I league and also received the best players award. Both the players are quite happy about the guidance from Stephen Constantine and want to put up a stellar performance.  As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has always supported the development of the  sport in the country.

  

India have won several prestigious tournaments under the Praful Patel constituency but the upcoming World Cup qualifiers stands out as quite a tough challenge. It is time to Back the Blues and get ready for some exciting football action ahead.

India all prepared to take on Oman in World Cup Qualifiers

The stage is all set for some exciting football action ahead. With India and Oman locking horns with each other in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers all are keyed up for some great football.  The city of Bengaluru is all decked up for this crucial game as fans flock the Kanteerva stadium in numbers.   Both the teams are ready for an even contest and are all geared up to take on each other.

The Indian head coach Stephen Constantine has picked up a fresh and young side ahead of the game who can give Oman quite a run for their money. India is currently placed at the 141st position in the FIFA rankings and hopes to come up with a good performance.  Some of the most experienced players who performed well for the team in prior instances have been left out by Constantine.

A new look side has been picked with fresh players who performed well in the recently concluded I league.  Some of the new faces in side are CK Vineeth, Jackiechand Singh, Eugenesen Lyngdoh, Sheinaz Singh etc. Ahead of the game, the ever experienced Subrata Paul will be the custodian infront of the goal.

The defensive role will be played by the newly appointed captain Arnab Mondal, Gurwinder Singh and Augustin Fernandes.  The midfield position will be stacked up by Eugenesen Lyngdoh, Jackichand Singh and  Sehnaj Singh.  Upfront, the team will be spearheaded by the likes of Robin Singh and Sunil Chettri who have been spearheading the attack for a long time. 

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has always worked for the development of the sport in the country.  Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed a long way by winning some prestigious tournaments. 

FIFA elite course acts as a learning curve for Indian coaches

It is very important to evolve as a football coach and make the necessary impact when it matters.  The competitive stature of world football has changed in every way and a FIFA elite course was recently organized for the Indian coaches. The entire duration of a football match acts as a litmus test for the coach and he or she needs to take prompt decisions to emerge victorious. A game of football can change within a whiff of a second due to the right or wrong decision from the coach. 

Around 31 coaches from different clubs of India participated in the coaching course and contributed to its success.  Some of the best coaches from India like Santosh Kashyap, Savio Madeira, Sanjoy Sen, Derek Pereira  participated in the different activities outlined for the course.  Interestingly, coaches from both the I league and also the second division took part in it with the venue being Margao located in the state of Goa. The course curriculum covered some of the most important facets of modern football like various tactics, philosophies and systems.  Some of the basics of the game are also covered in the course with a variety of innovations. 

The AIFF took a very good initiative in leveraging the course with adequate professional back up. Jochem Figge, the professional instructor from Germany has been hired for providing all the knowledge related to the course. Figge has also coached some of the recognized teams in the world like Zambia and Ethiopia.

Renowned coach Sanjoy Sen who played a crucial role in the victory of the  Bagan side in the I league highly praised the initiative.  As the  President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has developed the format of the I league and made it highly updated. Under the Praful Patel biography, several sustainable development plans for Indian football have been taken.

Constantine faces tough opposition against Oman

Stephen Constantine is one of the acclaimed coaches from Europe and has taken over the reign of the Indian national football team. With India taking on some of the  toughest oppositions in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, the stage is all set for a real challenge ahead.  Constantine is trying to make the Indian side highly competitive and compete with the best in the world. A variety of new plans have been drafted for Indian football by him for the development of the game in the country. The game against Oman looks quite uphill for the Indian side and all the players are quite upbeat about it. 

With the attacking prowess of Sunil Chettri and Robin Singh upfront, the Indian strike power looks quite good ahead of this crucial game. With a wave of new talented midfielders like Eugenesen Lyngdoh,  Jackiechand Singh and Cavin Lobo in the squad, the side looks to perform quite well in the upcoming game. If the midfielders can create a few good chances for the forwards, they are certainly likely to convert the opportunities coming their way.  Currently, the camp has been running in the Indian capital of Delhi the squad has been reduced to 30. 

But the Indian team is waiting for the services of ace goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh who is scheduled to join the squad  from Norway.  As the President of the All India Football Federation, minister Praful Patel has always worked for the overall progress of the game in the country.  Under the Praful Patel biography, the Indian team has won several prestigious tournaments. The game against Oman in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers stands out to be quite vital for the side. A good performance in the game will provide the squad with great confidence looking forward. 

Bheke and Jairu signs up for East Bengal

The I league was quite a success and the teams are gearing up for the next season. East Bengal could not live up to their expectation in the last season and is looking to build a comprehensive team through the upcoming transfer deals. With some of the best tournaments of the season fast approaching, the club has already signed up promising players Rahul Bheke and Bikash Jairu.  Both the players performed quite well in the last I league and have impressed with their football skills.

Earlier East Bengal has already signed up the swashbuckling defender from Mohun Bagan Bello Rassaq who impressed and played a crucial role in the victory of the Bagan side.  Bheke had  been one of the finds of the last season and started his football career with Air India. His move to Mumbai FC in the last season acted as a great decision and he played an imperative role in their victories.  He is currently rated as one of the most promising centre backs in the country who commits very less fouls. He also has a very  good technique and has the ability to snatch the ball with strong tackles. 

Bikash Jairu is another player who has been signed by East Bengal and possesses very good ability. He joined the Salgaokar club in the last season and performed quite well.  As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful  Patel has worked for the overall development of the sport in the country. The I league has also progressed quite well over the years with an improvement in the standard of football.  Under the Praful Patel biography, the domestic competition of the I league has seen the emergence of  a number of popular signings.

Atletico De Kolkata retains two foreigners

The second edition of the ISL certainly looks to be all the more exciting.  Defending champions Athletico De Kolkata is looking to build a comprehensive side and again emerge victorious. The team has already retained two foreign recruits from last season Josemi and Nato. Both of them performed well in the last season and got rewarded for the same.  The team selection for the second edition has been quite slow as the best players needs to be picked. The team management is also on the look out for that perfect bench strength which can provide the side with the much needed additional dimension. 

It is very important to have good reserve players in the side while playing an exciting game of football for a period of ninety minutes. The team management at Athletico De Kolkata wants to create a blend of youth and experience this season.  As the Indian Super league continues for quite a long duration of three months it is very important to have fit players in the side.  In the first edition of the ISL, both Nato and Joshimar changed the course of a game on several occasions.

Joshimar is one of the most famous players to have played in the ISL last season as he also featured on the Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool side in the 2005 Champions league campaign. He has played for some of the most famous clubs in the world like Liverpool, Mallorca and Villareal. He stands out as one of the finest exponents on the field and possesses the ability to play at flexible positions.

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed a long way with the launch of a highly commercialized league like the ISL. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has always worked for the development of the sport in the country.  Team Athletico De Kolkata looks to build a highly competitive side under the guidance of foreign coach Havas. 

AIFF to push for Indian origin foreign players in the national team

The All India Football Federation is all set to push for Indian origin foreign players in the national team. After the embarrassing defeat to Guam in the World Cup qualifying campaign, a plan has been set to approach the sports ministry in this regard. Currently, India has a different policy altogether on Indian origin players which needs to be revised in order to include new faces in the team.  The sports ministry needs to be convinced in this regard to alternate their plan.  As per the version of the current national coach Stephen Constantine, the issue regarding the inclusion of foreign players has been discussed.

As per a senior official from the All India Football Federation, the issue has taken quite a serious dimension after the loss of the national team to Guam.  Stephen Constantine has elaborated on the same as the composition of the rival teams is changing by the day. The experience of the foreign players in playing at the competitive foreign leagues certainly acts as an additional advantage In the AFC Cup, India had beaten Guam convincingly with a 4-0 margin but this time around the tables have turned quite a bit. 

In the team which was fielded against India, Guam had 7 players of American origin in the line up. The Guam team performed quite well against India and convincingly beat them. As per the heritage rule which is approved by FIFA, players of foreign origin can be taken in an international team. The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several measures for the development of the sport in the country. The neighboring countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan have fielded foreign players in the past too. For more on Praful Patel news, you can log on to his social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.

Derek Bragg to help Indian football in scouting program

Indian football is certainly looking for a resurgence with the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. With head coach Stephen Constantine hoping to build a new age Indian side, a high performance scouting system has also been put in place.  Derek Bragg, one of the most important coaches from England will be roped in for overlooking the scouting program.  Bragg has a considerable amount of experience behind him and has a professional scouting football organization in the Alvechurch region of the United Kingdom.

With the current edition of the I league just over and India taking on Oman in the upcoming World Cup qualifying match, the scouting program will begin in India from the month of July. It is very important to incur the inputs of a trained scout like Derek Bragg which will take Indian football a long way forward. 

During the 2010 World Cup, Derek Bragg worked with the Portuguese national team and came up with his valuable inputs. He is considered as one of the most reputed scouts in world football and possesses the ability to understand the potential of the players. He will work in tandem with Constantine and attend a few interactive sessions with Indian scouts. 

As per the version of Constantine, Indian players are no less competitive in terms of skill and ball control. They just need to uplift their physical fitness in order to compete with the best in the world. With the All India Football Federation looking to develop Football, the contribution of minister Praful Patel has been quite immense over the years.  

The launch of the national scouting system will help the selection of players in a major way.  Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed really well and the national team has won a number of prestigious tournaments.

AIFF and French Football Federation to Tie Up

The All India Football Federation and the French  Football Federation are all set to sign a key agreement shorty.  With the bells already ringing for the U-17 Fifa World Cup, the Indian  football fans are up for a special treat.  Football is gradually taking over as one of the most popular sports in the country and the AIFF certainly has an imperative role to play in it. Previously, the AIFF has quite successfully completed tie ups with some of the major footballing nations like Japan, Brazil and Germany. 

Indian football needs to grow from a grassroot level and a variety of plans have been chalked up for the future. The AIFF always remains committed in its endevour to develop football across the country and the agreement with the French Football Federation will take it a long way forward.  

The agreement with the French Football Federation is just a month away and the AIFF appointed director Javier Cappi feels proud to be involved with it.  With this particular agreement in place, promising players from India would get the opportunity to pursue their training activities in France.  Similarly coaches from France would also be travelling to India for training the players. 

With the U-17 FIFA World Cup around the corner and preparations in full swing, a host of international friendlies will also be organized in the country. France has always been one of the superpowers of world football and has produced some of the living legends like Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.

The glorious performance of the team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup is still remembered very well. The French Football Federation also wants to develop various training grounds of international level in the country. The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel actively supports the development of Indian football. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has certainly progressed a long way.

Sunil Chhetri recognized as a top 500 player by UK Football magazine

The paradigm of Indian football is gradually crossing international shores.  With the game gaining more popularity at different parts of the world, Indian football stars have started to dominate the global sport.  World Soccer one of the most famous football magazines from the United Kingdom has rated Indian talisman goal getter Sunil Chhetri in the top 500 footballers in the world.

 Over the years, Chhetri has ruled the roost in Indian football with his magical skills and sheer power to emerge as a match winner. Highly known for his mesmerizing runs and brilliant athletic ability infront of goal, he is considered as quite a threat among defenders.

Chhetri shares this great recognition with some of the glittering stars of world soccer like Christiano Ronaldo, Lionel  Messi and Neymar.  With  a total number of 45 goals to his kitty as an international player for India, he is also the reigning captain of the side. The standard of Indian football has progressed over the years and with players like Chhetri around, the young generation has certainly found an icon to rely on.

The fact that Chhetri did not participate in the Indian Super league has also been mentioned with his huge contribution to  international Indian football over the years. The President of All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has congratulated Chhetri for his outstanding achievement. An elite panel of former footballers picked up the long list of players from different international teams before finalizing the selected names.

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Manchester United to harness talent from Indian soccer

Manchester United, one of the most globally acclaimed  clubs is all set to nurture young footballing talent from the Indian subcontinent.  The Manchester United Soccer school is certainly one of the best in the world where the development of footballers occurs from a grassroots level.  The entire program has been announced in association with Youth Football Association and Apollo Tyres.  The program has been named as Apollo Go The Distance. 

As per the Apollo Go the Distance program, former footballers with international success and experience have been brought in to train the young guns.  It is very important to nurture young talent from a nascent stage and the objective of the program revolves around it. 

Michael Silvestre, one of the   most prolific defenders from the Manchester United golden era launched the program and heaped praise on the potential associated with Indian football. As per a recent statement by FIFA President Sepp Blatter, India is considered as the sleeping giants of international football. With the countdown for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia already underway, it is time to harness a few pure and raw footballing talent from India. 

The scholarship program has commenced from this week and the best technical methods will be showcased to the players participating in the football clinic. With the presence of Michael Silvestre, the players can incur the best training methods pertaining to physical fitness and ball control skills. Two professional trainers from the Manchester United Club have also been especially flown in for this particular training program. 

The President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel always promotes the betterment of the sport in India.

Under the Praful Patel profile, youth development program in Indian football has progressed quite well. The association of English Premier league giants Manchester United with Indian football is quite significant.

Dazzling striker Adriano linked with Indian Soccer League

Come ISL 2015, get ready to witness some Brazilian flair as star striker Adriano looks all set to come to the Indian Soccer league.  The inaugural year of the ISL saw some of the best foreigners from different regions of the world contributing to the growth of Indian football. With team selection and scouting for next season in full swing, Adriano looks all geared up to get decked up in the jersey of FC Goa. 

Renowned as one of the best former strikers from Brazil, Adriano possesses all the firepower to turn a game on its head.  With a brilliant left foot which depicts deft Samba touch, he can easily get past defenders with his mesmerizing runs. 

FC Goa is one of the top line clubs from the country participating in the ISL and is coached by none other than superstar Zico from Brazil.  The offer to Adriano has popped up from Zico himself who wants the star goalgetter to be part of his elite team in the upcoming season.  Recently, Zico met Adriano personally at a meeting and both shared a few ideas about their respective careers.

A player like Adriano at the striking zone of FC Goa will surely make the team quite strong in the upcoming ISL season. With 4 Italian league championships with Inter Milan to his credit, Adriano is now a free player and can play at any part of the world. With the influx of high class players like Adriano who has 27 international goals, the junior Indian players will have a lot to learn during the games.

As the President of the Indian Football federation minister Praful Patel has made football an increasingly loved sport in the cuntry. For more Praful Patel news, log on to the social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.  

ISL visits Emirates

Indian Super League (ISL) is now going global as the senior executives from the Indian Super League (ISL) have visited Emirates Stadium as part of a fact finding tour of Premier League Clubs. The officials spent time hearing how Arsenal has been building its name and support at the home and all across the world through marketing and digital happenings. They then went on a tour of the stadium.

The dignitaries have visited the Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Abion was hosted by Arsenal’s communications director, Mark Gonnella. He said that the event has been a great one around Emirates Stadium and talk about some of the work we are doing to spread the name of Arsenal around the world.

There is a massive interest in Arsenal and football in India and the Indian Super League has earned a huge response all across the country in its very first season. They are working hard to establish the league and develop the game in that region. Andy Knee, vice president - football at IMG, who organised the trip, said: "The Indian Super League and its eight clubs enjoyed a very educational and inspiring visit to Arsenal, and are highly appreciative of the warm welcome we received.” Praful Patel profile as the AIFF President has been much crucial in terms of the popularity of the game in India.

Knee signed off saying, "With a fantastic first season behind us, it was a great opportunity to learn from one of the world’s great clubs as to how they connect with and engage their fans. Our thanks to Arsenal, and we hope to be able to continue to work with the club to assist and promote Indian football."

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Hero ISL delegation on a five day to Premier League HQ

With the objective to make football the flagship sport of India and to leverage a constant relationship with Barclays Premier League in bringing the best technical skills and performance practices in India. A 23 membered group of officials from IMG – Reliance & Star India along with eight participating teams has visited London for a five day workshop. The workshop has begun from April 29, 2015.

This workshop has featured some instrumental knowledge sharing sessions and discussions on various other subjects such as Premier League Structure & Governance, Branding, Youth Development & Academies, Community Development, Fan Engagements, Club Organization and Communications. Praful Patel profile as the AIFF President has been boosting the implementation of ISL and also wanted to make this tournament a league of Asia.

Nita Ambani, Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited said, ““We are delighted to have established strong relationship with Premier League to promote and bring in the best practices to India. The success of Indian Super League in its inaugural year has opened many frontiers for the Indian football, world over today and I am hopeful that partnership with Premier League will enable our clubs to build from the very best in the business. Premier League is revered around the world, and by learning from the practitioners who have made it so successful; Indian Super League will develop and grow richer in experience.”

This workshop has been considered to be highly interactive one which will conclude with the Manchester United versus West Bromwich Albion FC Match on May 02 at Old Trafford Manchester.

Grassroots Programme in Maharashtra

All India Football Federation has earned accolades for the professionalism it has shown in the Grassroots Training Programme. It has already been awarded AFC’s President Recognition Award for Grassroots at the AFC Annual Awards 2014. To make this recognition even more prominent, AIFF has conducted an informative three day Grassroots Training Programme from April 27 – 29, 2015 in association with Mumbai City FC, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This programme has culminated 110 selected kids who participated in the football festival with the objective to teach and strengthen the basics of the game thorough fun and playful activities.

The workshop which has been conducted at the Lions Sports Complex in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, has been attended by twenty coaches, who were led by AIFF Grassroots Instructor Anjana Turambekar and Grassroots Director of Mumbai City FC Dinesh Nair. Praful Patel profile in boosting grassroots programme as he thinks with these sessions a formatted structure for the sports can be made. The development of football will remain incomplete unless there is any progress from the very elementary and basic level.

These sessions are proving extremely fruitful and effective for the children of age groups of 6 to 12 years. These kids are giving their best endeavor to learn the modern techniques and some of them are keen on pursuing the game as their career options. Not only so, there are arrangements for those who want to experiment these courses as a source of refreshment. Even girls are not lagging behind and their parents are giving their daughters full support in choosing their careers through this sport.

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Praful Patel expresses gratitude to Nepal Football Federation

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel has expressed his gratitude to Nepal Football Federation for helping in the evacuation of Indian U-14 Girls Team from the recent traumatizing Earthquake that hit Nepal. Fortunately, the India U-14 Girls Team has been able to return safely to New Delhi without any kind of casualties and the 23 member team, including all the 18 players and 5 officials are all safe. 

Praful Patel profile remains a crucial role regarding the safety of the players during the time of such a calamity. According to Patel, expressing his relief, stating, “Special thanks to Nepal Football Association. They looked after them (Indian U-14 Girls Team) like their own children and kept us posted throughout.” He further said that it is a relief that the girls have safely landed and they were safely escorted to IBIS Hotel. Patel also conveyed special thanks to Air Force and Government of India.

Mr. Patel also announced that AIFF will donate Rs. 11 lakh for the relief of the earthquake victims through Nepal Football Association. The girls have stayed at the IBIS Hotel and had started for their respective homes on the next day.

Nepal Earthquake has created a horrific situation in the lives of people and has left them traumatized. The tremors of the earthquake have extended to India and have shaken major part of Northern India. Praful Patel also tweeted on the horror real time and spoke about the maximum safety of the people of Nepal and India.

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U-14 Girls returned safely from Earthquake hit Nepal

The Indian U-14 Girls’ Team fortunately flew back to the country from the earthquake severed Nepal on Sunday evening and landed on IGI Airport, New Delhi.

The persistent tremors had sent a furious panic waves among the girls team. The Indian Eves were scheduled to play Iran the day later but the Match got cancelled due to the severity. The Dasarath Stadium got completely jolted and so that match was withdrawn. The Indian Contingent was warming up in the Dasarath Stadium, when the calamity struck. 

The wrath of the nature seems to have spread the horror all around which led Indian eves to stay outside their rooms. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was constantly getting updates with the Indian embassy who were present in Nepal and with the External Affairs Ministry to ensure the safety and security of the U-14 Girls to get them evacuated.

The Tribhuvan International Airport got shut down and the Indian contingent urged the help of the Indian Armed Forces who helped the girls flying back in a military plane. The Indian Embassy stationed in Nepal also helped the 23 member team to get back to their home. 

Praful Patle profile remains crucial as he thanked the efforts of Nepal Football Federation, Indian Airforce and Government of India in taking care of the Indian Eves and helping them sail through the horrific time. Head Coach Rocky Maymol stated “I thank God for looking after us and for keeping us safe. The earthquake was a frightening experience for everybody including me and obviously the Players”. The girls are safe and no casualties have been recorded so far. AIFF has promised to donate Rs. 11 lac for the earthquake struck victims of Nepal.

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AIFF enters a pact with German Football Association

All India Football Federation (AIFF) is taking Indian Football to a global standard. No more the enthrallment of the signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Football Federation has subsided, than it has entered into another historical treaty with German Football Association (DFB). This is, indeed, adding another colourful feather in the cap of the Indian Football. This will be considered as one of benchmark measures in terms of advancement of football in India. Germany is already holding the number one position in the FIFA Ranking ladder and there is lot more to learn when it comes to technical tit bits of the game. 

AIFF President Praful Patel also seemed to have taken the right edge as he has been constantly stressing on bringing foreign influence in the country. According to him, the game has to be made more disciplined and value oriented so that the players can take a professional approach when they are facing bigger challenges. Praful Patel profile is a constant source of motivation for the federation in perspective of taking bigger decisions for the sport.

This agreement will pave the way for technical development and progress of the Indian Football creating a roadmap for it in the global arena. The dotted lines of the agreement has been signed by AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das and has expressed his delight as this partnership has the objective for the technical collaboration with emphasis on Coach Education, Grassroots Programme and Youth Development. Alongside, Kushal Das, the MoU was signed by Mr. Markus Weidner, Director Coach Education and International Relationship, DFB. Das expressed, “It’s an extreme honour to enter into an agreement with the German Football Association. This partnership will usher in an overall technical development for Indian Football.” According to him Germany is the best team in the world and it will be a great experience for the Indian boys to learn from the World Champions. The team has been holding a consistency and their unique approach to the game is a benchmark in the world. It is expected that Indian Football will gear up more from this point itself.

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