FIFA bans All India Football Federation as Under-17 Women’s World Cup draws near. FIFA had earlier warned the Indian Football Federation that there would be a ban against Praful Patel continuing as the AIFF president without conducting an election even after the expiry of his term. With the ban announced, India’s men’s and women’s teams will not be able to participate in any international competition. India will also miss the U-17 World Cup. The central government may intervene in the matter.
Highlight:
- FIFA banned the Indian Football Federation for violating the rules
- It is a big crime that Praful Patel continued as the head of AIFF without holding elections
- India’s men’s and women’s teams cannot play international matches
FIFA has clarified that there has been external interference in the AIFF. It is a violation of FIFA rules that Praful Patel continues to be the head of AIFF without holding an election even after the expiry of his term. Despite the Supreme Court’s intervention, Praful Patel refused to resign. The ban will continue until the AIFF takes over the control of Indian football by holding re-elections.
FIFA’s ban is a heavy blow to India. The U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to be held in October will be missed due to this. Also, India’s men’s and women’s teams cannot participate in any international competition. FIFA’s ban will set back the growth of Indian football at junior senior level. The U-17 World Cup, which was supposed to be held in 2020, has been postponed to this year due to Kovid-19.
It is estimated that the dictatorship of Praful Patel will cause a heavy loss to Indian football. If FIFA’s ban continues, no tournament will be allowed to India again. Although the ban does not apply to India’s domestic tournaments such as the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League, the ban may affect foreign players who come to play in these tournaments. Also, clubs that win tournaments are not allowed to compete in international competitions.
It is hoped that the central government will intervene in the matter immediately. Indian football will lose more if a new leader is not found by holding elections quickly. Although not a major power in international football, India was on the rise.
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