Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Governance dispute and Supreme Court intervention
The Supreme Court of India intervened in AIFF's administration, removed Praful Patel from the presidency and appointed a committee of administrators amid concerns about governance, elections and tenure limits.
2022
FIFA suspension for alleged third-party interference
FIFA suspended AIFF on 16 August 2022, stating that undue influence from third parties constituted a serious violation of FIFA statutes. The suspension was lifted on 27 August after corrective governance arrangements.
Criticism over women's football investment
AIFF has faced criticism that institutional attention and financial resources have historically favored men's football. The federation's Vision 2047 roadmap identifies women's football as a development priority, but the allocation of resources remains contested.