In a landmark moment for Indian football governance, Inter Kashi has scored a crucial legal win at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)—temporarily halting AIFF’s decision to crown Churchill Brothers as I-League champions. This battle, which began with a points dispute, now threatens to undermine faith in India’s football institutions. The Match That Started It All It began with… Read More Inter Kashi Win at CAS Exposes AIFF’s Fault Lines
The Indian Super League (ISL), once hailed as the future of Indian football, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. With reports confirming a proposed 10-year moratorium on relegation, many are now questioning whether the league is evolving in the interest of Indian football—or simply protecting commercial stakes. A League Without Consequences? In… Read More ISL’s 10-Year No Relegation Proposal Sparks Fresh Debate
For athletes of Indian origin growing up abroad, the dream of representing India in international sports especially football and the Olympics, is emotionally powerful. Many of them, including professional footballers, wrestlers, and track stars, hold OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards. However, a lesser-known legal and policy barrier makes their dream nearly impossible to achieve. The Legal… Read More Why It’s So Difficult for OCI Athletes to Represent India in Football and the Olympics
The dream of seeing India at the FIFA World Cup is undeniably powerful. It excites fans, stirs national pride, and aligns with the country’s rising aspirations in global sports. But while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has spoken of long-term World Cup ambitions, the hard reality is that India hasn’t come close to qualifying. The more achievable and… Read More Why India Must Focus on Olympic Football Qualification Before Dreaming of the FIFA World Cup
The Scouting Quest 