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AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Receives Death Threats, Files Police Complaint

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Receives Death Threats, Files Police Complaint

By September 14, 2024 0

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police, alleging threats to the life and property of its president, Kalyan Chaubey. The complaint was lodged at the Dwarka Sector 23 police station on Thursday, September 15, 2023.

According to the complaint, the AIFF office received an anonymous call on September 10, 2023, threatening the safety of Chaubey and his family. The caller allegedly made specific threats to harm Chaubey and his property.

“Delhi Police has received a complaint at Dwarka Sector 23 police station and are conducting an inquiry,” a senior police officer told PTI.

The AIFF has been embroiled in controversies in recent months. Former secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran was sacked, and Chaubey has faced accusations of corruption from the federation’s former legal head.

Chaubey, who was elected as AIFF president in September 2022, has denied the charges.

The AIFF’s complaint comes amid heightened concerns about the safety of sports officials in India. In recent years, there have been several incidents of violence and threats against sports administrators.

The Delhi Police is investigating the complaint and has assured the AIFF of its full cooperation. The federation has also taken steps to enhance security measures at its office and for Chaubey and his family.

The AIFF is hopeful that the police will apprehend the individuals responsible for the threats and bring them to justice. The federation is committed to ensuring the safety of its officials and will continue to cooperate with the authorities in their investigation.

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India Defender Anwar Ali Challenges AIFF Suspension

India Defender Anwar Ali Challenges AIFF Suspension

By September 12, 2024 0

India Defender Anwar Ali, East Bengal, and Delhi FC Challenge AIFF Suspension

India defender Anwar Ali, along with his current club East Bengal and parent club Delhi FC, have filed a writ petition with the Delhi High Court challenging the four-month suspension imposed on the player by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The suspension stems from Anwar’s alleged “illegal termination” of his four-year contract with Mohun Bagan.

The AIFF’s Players Status Committee found Anwar guilty of breaching his contract and ordered him, East Bengal, and Delhi FC to pay a hefty compensation of Rs 12.90 crore to Mohun Bagan. The compensation includes Rs 8.40 crore for the residual value of the contract, Rs 2 crore paid to Delhi FC under a loan agreement, and Rs 2.50 crore for other damages.

Delhi FC owner Ranjit Bajaj expressed concern over the suspension, stating that it would deprive Anwar of valuable playing time. “How can we let the player lose out on matches in the coming days? You can get money back, but you can’t get the matches back once they are played,” he said.

East Bengal’s top official, Debabrata Sarkar, echoed Bajaj’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of Anwar’s participation in the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL). “We have approached the Delhi HC to ensure that Anwar can play until the AIFF’s Appeals Committee makes a decision on the matter,” Sarkar said. “The player’s career should not be affected at all cost.”

The AIFF’s Players Status Committee also banned East Bengal and Delhi FC from registering players for two transfer windows for their involvement in Anwar’s contract breach. The committee ruled that all three parties are jointly liable for the compensation amount.

Anwar’s transfer to East Bengal sparked controversy in Kolkata, with Mohun Bagan challenging the move and filing a complaint with the AIFF. The 23-year-old defender played a crucial role in Mohun Bagan’s ISL Shield-winning campaign last season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 26 games.

The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the writ petition on Friday. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for Anwar’s career and the future of player contracts in Indian football.

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Stimac: India Missed Opportunity Under My Leadership

Stimac: India Missed Opportunity Under My Leadership

By September 11, 2024 0

Igor Stimac, the former head coach of the Indian national football team, has expressed his disappointment over the team’s recent performances under new coach Manolo Marquez. Stimac, who was sacked in June after India failed to qualify for the third round of the World Cup qualifiers, believes that the team has missed an opportunity to progress under his leadership.

“The future will show how right I was,” Stimac said. “I was clear about what needs to be done to get in a good place but not many who run football cared.”

Stimac pointed to the team’s impressive performances during his tenure, including winning three successive tournaments at home in 2023 and taking Iraq to penalties in the World Cup qualifiers. However, he believes that the team’s progress was hindered by a lack of support from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs.

“We played some wonderful games and I had a wonderful time with the players many of whom still keep in touch,” Stimac said. “But obviously when it was most needed, these people didn’t want to sacrifice a few weeks of ISL for the national team.”

Stimac also criticized the intensity of the ISL, which he believes is not sufficient to prepare players for international football.

“The intensity of ISL is not even 50% of intensity of international football,” Stimac said. “And there are no foreign players to help. So, you are put in a situation where you cannot do well.”

Stimac believes that the team’s recent struggles are a result of these factors and that the AIFF and ISL clubs need to do more to support the national team.

“And after each reversal, supporters will criticize either players or the coach,” Stimac said. “That is not where they should be pointing fingers.”

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AIFF Launches Inquiry into Stimac Contract Renewal, Settles Compensation

AIFF Launches Inquiry into Stimac Contract Renewal, Settles Compensation

By September 11, 2024 0

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has initiated an independent inquiry into the contract renewal procedures of former head coach Igor Stimac. The decision came after the AIFF and Stimac reached a USD 400,000 compensation settlement for terminating his contract.

During the AIFF’s Annual General Body meeting, members expressed concerns about the renewal, termination, and settlement of Stimac’s contract. They called for an investigation into the internal procedures and personnel involved in the 2023 contract renewal, which was allegedly done on “unapproved and unfavorable terms.”

Stimac had initially filed a claim of USD 920,000 before the FIFA Football Tribunal. However, he eventually reached a full and final settlement with the AIFF. The AIFF noted that the 2023 contract renewal left the federation in a “compromised negotiating position,” leading to significant financial detriment.

Stimac was sacked in June 2023, a year before his contract was set to expire. The decision followed India’s elimination from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The sacking sparked a public dispute between Stimac and the AIFF, with the Croatian threatening legal action.

Sources within the AIFF have revealed that the initial contract with Stimac included a severance clause providing for a three-month notice period. However, the later contract (signed in October 2023) did not have this clause, creating complications for the AIFF in terminating Stimac’s contract.

Former AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran claimed that the contract extension without a severance clause was “approved” by president Kalyan Chaubey. However, Chaubey denied this assertion, stating that he was not informed about the contract signing.

The AIFF also expressed concerns about a former employee, who no longer holds any positions in Indian football, continuing to represent the federation in various committees of the South Asian Football Federation and Asian Football Confederation. The members requested the AIFF Executive Committee to take action to curtail such practices.

Meanwhile, the Indian national team is set to establish a permanent address for high-altitude training camps at the newly launched stadium in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The location, situated at 10,000 feet above sea level, is considered ideal for acclimatizing the squad for international competitions.

Additionally, the AIFF Executive Committee proposed to include the India U-20 men’s national team in the I-League competition. The move aims to provide the team with competitive game time and maintain match fitness throughout the year. The India U20 team will be exempt from promotion-relegation.

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Igor Stimac Receives USD 400,000 Compensation from AIFF

Igor Stimac Receives USD 400,000 Compensation from AIFF

By September 8, 2024 0

Igor Stimac, the former head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, has reached an agreement with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to receive USD 400,000 (approximately ₹3.36 crore) after tax as compensation for his termination.

Stimac was sacked by the AIFF in June, a year before his contract was set to expire, following India’s elimination from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The sacking sparked a public dispute between Stimac and the AIFF, with the Croat threatening legal action if his dues were not settled within 10 days.

However, the two parties have now reached an amicable resolution. “The AIFF top brass has approved payment of USD 400,000 as compensation to settle the issue with AIFF,” a source close to the development told PTI.

The compensation amount is significant for the AIFF, which has faced financial challenges in recent times and has reduced its competitions budget this year. The federation had initially offered Stimac three months’ salary as compensation, but he rejected the offer and filed a claim with FIFA for USD 920,000 (approximately ₹7.72 crore) as two years’ salary.

Stimac, who was appointed as head coach in 2019, was given an extension until 2026 by the AIFF in October 2021. However, the extension was conditional on the team reaching the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup, a feat that India has never achieved. India finished last in their group in the 2011 and 2015 editions of the continental tournament.

Manolo Marquez has replaced Stimac as the new head coach of the Indian men’s team. Stimac had previously rejected offers from the AIFF to settle for five and then 10 months’ salary.

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AIFF to Pay Two Years' Salary to Marquez if Sacked for Poor Performance

AIFF to Pay Two Years’ Salary to Marquez if Sacked for Poor Performance

By August 31, 2024 0

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has agreed to pay two years’ salary to Manolo Marquez if he is sacked for poor performance before May 31, 2026. This is a significant departure from the previous contract with Igor Stimac, which did not include a termination clause favorable to AIFF.

Marquez, who was appointed as the senior national team head coach from August 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026, will receive a total salary of $407,000 (approximately ₹3.4 crore) during his tenure. The AIFF will be obligated to pay the remaining balance if Marquez is removed before May 2026 for reasons other than misconduct or material breach of contract.

This clause was requested by Marquez, who was leaving a secure position at FC Goa to take up the role with the national team. The AIFF agreed to this request as a safeguard for Marquez, who is leaving a guaranteed contract with FC Goa.

The terms of Marquez’s contract are similar to those of Stimac’s contracts after October 2022. However, Stimac’s previous contracts included a clause that required AIFF to pay his salary for three months as compensation if he was removed. This clause was removed when Stimac’s contract was renewed in 2022 and was not included in the extension he signed in October 2023.

Stimac, who was sacked last June after India failed to make the third round of World Cup qualification, has filed a complaint with FIFA seeking compensation for the rest of his contract till June 2026. AIFF had argued that Stimac’s contract should have included a termination clause favorable to AIFF.

“There is a difference in the two cases,” said Satyanarayan Muthyalu, then acting secretary-general of AIFF. “In Manolo’s case, he had a contract with a club (FC Goa) for two years which he is leaving so that is a minimum safeguard that any coach will ask for.”

Marquez’s first assignment with the national team will be the Intercontinental Cup, which begins in Hyderabad on Tuesday. India will play Mauritius and Syria in the tournament.

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Odisha's Junior Football Triumph Tainted by Age-Fudging Allegations

Odisha’s Junior Football Triumph Tainted by Age-Fudging Allegations

By August 29, 2024 0

Odisha’s Junior Football Triumph Marred by Age-Fudging Allegations

Odisha’s historic qualification for the final of the Dr. BC Roy Trophy, the boys’ junior national football championship, has been overshadowed by allegations of age fudging. The tournament, which began in 1962, saw Odisha reach the final for only the third time. However, the achievement has been tainted by claims that the team fielded 12 overage players.

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) has denied the allegations, but the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has launched an inquiry. The issue of age fudging is not new in Indian youth sports, with several state associations struggling to form squads for upcoming tournaments due to mandatory age tests.

The FAO has raised concerns that details of age tests conducted for the national under-15 league earlier this year were not shared with states. The association argues that it had no knowledge of the results of the TW3 (Tanner Whitehouse 3) tests, which estimate a person’s age through X-rays.

The AIFF has acknowledged that Odisha did not violate any rules for the BC Trophy, which did not require TW3 tests. However, the federation plans to introduce the tests from next year.

The FAO has also questioned why the allegedly overage players were allowed to register in the AIFF’s centralized registration system. The AIFF has admitted to teething problems in implementing the TW3 tests across youth leagues and states but is committed to reducing age fraud.

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Igor Stimac Files FIFA Complaint Against AIFF for Breach of Contract

Igor Stimac Files FIFA Complaint Against AIFF for Breach of Contract

By August 19, 2024 0

Igor Stimac, the former head coach of the Indian national football team, has filed a complaint with FIFA seeking compensation from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for breach of contract. Stimac’s contract was terminated in June 2023, and he claims that he is entitled to compensation until June 2026, as per the terms of his contract.

Stimac’s lawyer, Davor Radic, stated that the termination of his client’s contract was without just cause and that the compensation offered by the AIFF was unacceptable. The case is likely to be referred to FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber, which handles employment-related disputes between associations and coaches of international dimension.

Stimac was appointed as India’s head coach in May 2019 and was responsible for some notable achievements, including a 0-0 draw against Asian champions Qatar and three tournament wins at home in 2023. However, India’s poor performance in the Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers led to his dismissal.

Under Stimac’s contract, he was entitled to a monthly salary of $30,000 until January 2025 and $40,000 thereafter until June 2026. If AIFF is ordered to pay, the total amount could exceed ₹7.5 crore.

The AIFF has not yet received any official communication from FIFA or Stimac regarding the complaint. However, acting secretary-general Satyanarayan Muthyalu stated that the federation will present its version of events to FIFA.

Stimac’s Croatian assistants, Luka Radman and Frano Srdarev, who had contracts until 2025, are reportedly willing to accept six months’ salary from AIFF as compensation.

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FIFA Seeks Update on AIFF Constitution Amid Legal Delay

FIFA Seeks Update on AIFF Constitution Amid Legal Delay

By July 26, 2024 0

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is facing scrutiny from FIFA over the delay in adopting its new constitution. In a letter dated June 22, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expressed concern that they had not received an update from AIFF since July 31, 2023, and requested a response by July 5.

AIFF responded, stating that the matter is currently sub-judice, meaning it is being considered by the Supreme Court of India. However, FIFA-AFC emphasized that the AIFF Congress, as the supreme legislative body of the federation, should have the authority to amend statutes without judicial intervention.

The FIFA-AFC letter refers to a meeting held on May 16, 2023, where AIFF was asked to provide an update on the new constitution. This followed a Supreme Court order appointing former Justice Nageswara Rao to oversee the drafting process. Rao submitted the draft statutes to the court on July 31, 2023, but the matter has since been delayed due to objections from stakeholders.

AIFF has stated that the Supreme Court granted stakeholders the opportunity to file objections to the draft constitution. However, the federation’s objections were initially excluded from the compilation by the court-appointed Amicus Curiae. AIFF was subsequently allowed to file its objections on March 19, 2024.

The delay in adopting the new constitution has raised concerns about AIFF’s compliance with FIFA and AFC statutes. AIFF was suspended by FIFA in August 2022 for third-party influence, but the ban was lifted after the federation held elections in September 2022.

FIFA and AFC have reiterated that AIFF’s constitution must be in line with their statutes and approved by the AIFF general body without any interference from third parties. The ongoing legal proceedings and objections from stakeholders have prevented AIFF from finalizing and adopting the new constitution.

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AIFF Data Leak: ICC Report and Police Complaint Filed

AIFF Data Leak: ICC Report and Police Complaint Filed

By May 11, 2024 0

AIFF Data Leak: Internal Complaints Committee Report and Police Complaint

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken swift action in response to recent reports of a confidential data leak involving its employees. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the AIFF convened a meeting on Friday to investigate the matter.

After thorough deliberations, the ICC concluded that the allegations of confidentiality and IT policy breaches do not fall within its purview. However, the committee emphasized the importance of the AIFF taking prompt action against any such breaches to protect the rights of its staff.

Meanwhile, the AIFF has filed an official complaint with the Cyber Crime Unit of the Delhi Police on May 7th. The federation has pledged its full cooperation with the authorities and expressed confidence that the investigation will yield positive results.

Acting Secretary General M Satyanarayan stated, “We are committed to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our staff members. We are taking all necessary steps to resolve this issue. In addition to the ICC meeting, we have filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Unit, who have assured us of their support.”

The AIFF has reiterated its commitment to upholding the privacy and security of its employees. The federation is determined to take all appropriate measures to prevent and address any breaches of confidentiality or IT policies.

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