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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian club football is going through crisis, but we are not responsible for that: Chaubey
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey on Sunday admitted that Indian club football 'is going through a crisis' due to concerns over the future of the country's top-tier league, the ISL, and said a collective effort is needed to tide over it. Following the July 11 decision of Indian Super League organisers FSDL to put the 2025-26 season 'on hold' due to the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the MRA (Master Rights Agreement) signed with the AIFF in 2010, three clubs have either paused first-team operations or suspended salaries of first-team players and staff. 'It is true that we are going through a crisis for which we are not responsible. Some self-claimed reformers with vested interests have created this situation. I believe, by the grace of God, we will collectively be able to tide over this crisis,' Chaubey told PTI in an interview. Chaubey also expressed surprise at 11 ISL clubs urging it to urgently bring the 'current situation' of Indian football to the attention of the Supreme Court before which a case relating to the constitution of the national federation is pending. The ISL clubs, in a letter, said that they will have no option but to seek judicial recourse independently if the AIFF does not act on their request. Out of the 13 ISL clubs, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal did not sign the letter. 'This matter was discussed in the meeting (on August 7 in Delhi) with all 13 club CEOs ... therefore, receiving this letter from them within 24 hours was a surprise to us. This mode of communication could have been avoided,' he said. 'AIFF will do everything possible for the promotion and development of football, which includes ensuring match time for players,' he said. ALSO READ | India qualifies for U-20 AFC Women's Asian Cup after 20 years Asked whether the AIFF can approach the Supreme Court to seek clarity on the matter, Chaubey said, 'We are seeking legal advice on this possibility.' On August 7, the AIFF stated that another meeting with the clubs would be held to finalise the date of the Super Cup, which could be scheduled for September to provide players with competitive matches. 'In the next few days, we are going to take legal advice. After that, we may meet the clubs again, but that will be after August 17 only.' This is our third year (more specifically 35 months) in office as the AIFF Executive Committee, and for the first time, all club CEOs jointly met us. We welcomed them and discussed five important agendas that require immediate attention. 'We will meet again to follow up on our discussion,' he said when asked about any mitigation plan to offset the revenue losses of the clubs. Can the AIFF host ISL on its own? With the ISL in limbo, Chaubey was asked whether the AIFF can host the the league on its own. 'All options are open. However, a collective agreement and subsequent decision by all stakeholders would be better,' he replied. The first meeting between the AIFF and FSDL to discuss the renewal of the MRA signed in 2010 took place in February and Chaubey refused to comment when asked why there was a delay on that count. ALSO READ | AIFF president Chaubey: We must evaluate if we had a structured youth development system 10 years ago 'I cannot comment on this. But as and when required, AIFF has been and will always be available for any meeting regarding the development of football.' Asked if FSDL is trying to arm-twist the AIFF, he said: 'I don't think so. This league has brought significant changes to Indian football through huge investments in stadium infrastructure, field of play, player salaries, production and broadcasting, quality foreign expertise (including coaches and players), international partnerships, and brand enhancement through the involvement of eminent personalities from cricket and the cinema industry. 'I believe that if this investment continues, with a focus on systematic youth development, then in the next 10 years, the Indian national team's ranking and performance can both improve.'
India.com
06-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
India Beat Thailand 2-1 In Asia Cup Qualifier, One Step Closer To Australia
Sangita Basfore struck both goals as India defeated Thailand 2-1 to seal qualification to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 here on Saturday. The victory meant India finished with a perfect 12 points in Group B of the Qualifiers as former champions Thailand missed out. This is the first time the Women in Blue have qualified for the continental cup through the qualifiers route, with their last appearance in the tournament coming in 2003. With identical points and goal difference, both sides needed a victory, but the tie got off to a cagey start with action limited to the middle of the pitch. Thailand enjoyed more possession, but India were solid defensively as they worked tirelessly to close down the spaces. Limited to counterattacks, India made one count in the 29th minute with a spectacular effort from Sangita. The move started in their half, with Anju Tamang cutting the ball back for the unmarked Sangita, who unleashed her shot from just outside the box past a despairing Tiffany Sornpao. Stung by the goal, Thailand upped their tempo but found India a resilient lot, with the hosts limited to half chances as the South Asian side went into the break ahead. Thailand, however, needed only two minutes into the restart to draw level with Chatchawan Rodthong enjoying a stroke of luck as her shot from distance took a wicked bounce to beat India goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi before settling in the net. India, however, refused to let Thailand build on the goal, and their determination paid dividends in the 74th minute. Defender Nirmala Devi floated her corner across the face of the goalmouth, with the ball finding Shilky Devi, who nodded it across for Sangita to head home past a static Thai defence as India took their place at Australia 2026.
Bangkok Post
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
Thailand face India with Asian Cup spot on the line
Thailand will take on India on Saturday in Chiang Mai with a place in the finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on the line. ฺฺThailand and India head into Saturday's winners-take-all Group B tie level on points and goal difference after both teams recorded three successive wins. In case of a draw, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout. The winners of the eight qualifying groups will join the four seeded teams in next year's finals. "We are 100 percent ready for the final match with India. It will be a great game that is worth watching," said Thailand goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao before a training session on Friday. "The Indian team have strong and fast players. They also have good tactics and have been playing very well in this tournament. "My personal goal is to end the tournament without conceding a goal but the most important thing is we want to beat India tomorrow [today]. "We will try our best to win the match and qualify for the finals," she added. The Thailand v India match will kick off at 7.30pm and will be broadcast live on the Changsuek YouTube channel and the Thai Women's Football Facebook page. Timor Leste and Mongolia will face off in the other group game at 4pm. Thawatchai made coach The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has officially appointed former Thailand midfielder Thawatchai Dumrong-ongtrakul as head coach of the U23 national team. Thawatchai replaced Japanese coach Takayuki Nishikaya, whose contract has been terminated following a run of five straight losses. Thawatchai is an experienced coach with spells at Chiang Rai United, Pattaya United, Bangkok United, Chainat Hornbill, PT Prachuap and Nongbua Pitchaya. He led Chonburi to the Thailand League 2 title last season. His work will begin at the Asean U23 Championship (Mandiri Cup) in Indonesia from July 15-29. Thailand, who are in Group C, will face Timor Leste on July 19 and then take on Myanmar three days later. Buriram get Cong An again Defending champions Buriram United will face Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi in the group stage of the Asean Club Championship (Shopee Cup) after a draw ceremony for the 2025/26 season yesterday. Buriram were crowned the first-ever Asean Club champions after they beat Cong An in a penalty shootout following a 5-5 aggregate draw in the two-leg final of the inaugural tournament in May. The other teams in Group A are BG Pathum United, Malaysia's Selangor, Singapore's Tampines Rovers and the winners of playoff 1 between Brunei's Kasuka and Philippines' Dynamic Herb Cebu. Bangkok United are in Group B along with Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta-Zim, Vietnam's Nam Dinh, Singapore's Lion City Sailors, Cambodia's PKR Svay Rieng and the winners of playoff 2 between Laos' Ezra and Myanmar's Shan United.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
India vs Thailand LIVE streaming info: Where to watch AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifier between IND and THA?
India faces higher-ranked Thailand in a must-win match in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Both sides have the same goal difference and have attained nine points from three games. Only the group winner will advance to the continental tournament set to be held in Australia next year. When is the India vs Thailand AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier? The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier between India and Thailand will kick off at 6 pm IST on Saturday, July 5, at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium. Where to watch the India vs Thailand AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier LIVE? The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifier between India and Thailand will be streamed live on Changsuek YouTube Channel and Thai Women's Football Facebook Page.
Bangkok Post
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Bangkok Post
Thai goal blitz! 11-0 win sets up clash with India
Thailand hammered Mongolia 11-0 for their third successive win in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers at Chiang Mai's 700th Anniversary Stadium on Wednesday night. The victory means Thailand will meet India tomorrow to decide the Group B winners, with the teams heading into the tie level on points and goal difference. The victors tomorrow and seven other group winners will join the four seeded teams in next year's finals. India defeated Iraq 5-0 in the other group match on Wednesday. Thawanrat Promthongmee opened the scoring after just three minutes as she steered a Pattaranan Aupachai cross home. Thailand doubled their lead two minutes later when their captain Saowalak Pengngam shot home from Praewa Nudnabee's cross. The third goal came in the 12th minute from a free-kick by Thanchanok Cheunarom. Pattaranan made it four in the 29th minute as she fired home from just outside the penalty box. Thanchanok got her second goal in first-half stoppage time, scoring with a delightful free-kick. Thailand continued their attack in the second half and substitute Karnjanathat Phomsri netted the team's sixth goal from a penalty after being brought down by Mongolia goalkeeper Tumurbat. Pattaranan scored the team's seventh goal on 51 minutes before Karnjanathat got her second to make it eight 15 minutes later. Thailand got their ninth goal with Pattaranan scoring from close range before Thawanrat and Karnjanathat added stoppage-time strikes to complete the rout. "We won the match and got another three points which is really good for us. I told the players to try to score as many goals as possible," said Thailand coach Futoshi Ikeda. "The next match against India will be a decisive game and I hope the fans will come and support the team," he added. Tabinas becomes a Shark Chonburi FC have completed a loan deal for Philippines defender Jefferson Tabinas from Buriram United. Tabinas has become the Sharks' ninth signing ahead of the new season following the arrivals of Ukerfan Lingken, Nattapong Sairiya, Natthanan Biesumrit, Santiparp Channgom, Greg Hula, Jorge Fellipe, Leslie Ablorh and Keven Ignacio.
