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Kushal Das breathed life into Football House, gave character to concrete. And he empowered people. On his watch, @IndianFootball returned to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. Couldn't have done it without him, said @StephenConstan. #IndianFootball

🚨 #BREAKING The AFC has advised bidding nations that it is abandoning the bidding process for the 2031 & 2035 AFC Asian Cups. This comes after a request from FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years as part of a change to the international match calendar.

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A really honest and vulnerable moment from the #UCLToday crew to open today's show 🥹❤️

Unsettled accounts: 30th reminder to wrestler Bajrang for settlement of Rs 9 lakh funds sanctioned by SAI for Russia camp back in April-May 2024. @indraneel0 @Xpress_Sports newindianexpress.com/sport/other/20…

Gameweek 5 across the Indian Super League began on a poignant note, as clubs observed a minute’s silence to honour the memory of former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das, who passed away recently. 🕊️

The result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has been reversed, with Morocco now standing as 3-0 winners after a stunning decision from the competition organisers. The Confederation of African Football released a statement on Tuesday evening saying that Senegal had been declared to have forfeited the game, which they had won 1-0 on January 18. CAF said the decision came after an appeal from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation following that match, which Senegal won in extra time after walking off the field during normal time in protest at a refereeing decision. Full story from @bosherL here ⬇️ 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/71267…

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BREAKING: Chelsea have been fined £10.75m by the Premier League and handed a one-year transfer ban suspended for two years 🚨 They have also been given a nine month Academy transfer ban.

In December 1908, after hearing Bipin Chandra Pal speak in Cambridge, Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to his father: “I objected greatly to his not taking the Mohammadans into consideration. Another thing which annoyed me was his repeated references to the spiritual mission of India. India, he said, was “God’s chosen country” and the Indians the “chosen race”— a phrase which reminded me of Israel.” Nehru was then nineteen years of age.

Go back, Bruzon” could be heard soon after the final whistle at Salt Lake stadium on Saturday belying the fact that @eastbengal_fc are still third in the Indian Super League (ISL) table with eight points from five matches. @IndSuperLeague #IndianFootball

25 years of the greatest Test ever. Replugging the story of a VVS partnership. #INDvAUS #2001Eden They did everything possible to break our partnership hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-… For News on the go, Download HT app. Click hindustantimes.com/s/14lS24m

Seven points dropped in 3 matches after @eastbengal_fc got six in 2. @IndSuperLeague ISL12: Late goal denies East Bengal full points| Football News share.google/BiZiDQtwe2RCzi…

Lost a part of myself today -- devastated to hear about the passing of Kushal-sir (Das) -- the man who quietly carried #IndianFootball through some of its most defining years -- never seeking the spotlight, always serving the game from behind the scenes. Few, perhaps none, understood sports governance the way he did -- I dont know whom to turn to today. Ironically, the exceptional human being that he was, he disliked being photographed. Many times he would insist I delete his photographs after I clicked them. Forgive me sir today -- I’m sharing a few to relive the memories -- and from my camera reels. Indian Football owes you gratitude that words cannot measure. Rest in peace. #FootballFamily #RIP

Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Kushal Das, the former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). A seasoned administrator, his decade-long tenure was instrumental in professionalizing Indian football and successfully hosting the historic 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. ​Beyond the boardroom, his commitment to youth development and building a modern roadmap for the sport leaves a lasting legacy. During this time of immense grief, my heartfelt condolences are with his family and the football fraternity he served with such distinction. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

He was instrumental in modernizing and organizing the functioning of the AIFF and also bringing the FIFA U17 World Cup to India. Placed a lot of trust and freedom on us, the younger lot. Go well, Mr. Das!

All you need to know about Ravinder Singh: The Namdhari FC defender who died at 25 Stay updated with all the stories that matter — download the Hindustan Times app hindustantimes.com/sports/footbal…

AIFF also got a head coach with World Cup experience but Amelia Valverde’s true test will be if she is asked to stay. That said, if players look confused about their roles, shouldn't it be on the coaching staff? @afcasiancup @IndianFootball