AIFF got suspended by FIFA under alleged undue influence from third parties. FIFA bans the AIFF on 16th August, 2022. The incident has jeopardized the country's bid to host the 2022 the U-17 Women's World Cup, scheduled to be held from October 11-30.According to FIFA the suspension was due to serious violation of the governing body's statutes. AIFF gets suspended by FIFA the first time in its 85-year history. The suspension came after former president Praful Patel stayed in office beyond his term, even when the Supreme Court ruled it invalid. A Committee Of Administrators (COA) was formed and the organization was put under it. There were some differences from the earlier agreed upon roadmap as per FIFA. Principle among them was the decision to include 36 eminent players in the electoral...
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