- India’s football association has been suspended by FIFA with immediate effect.
- The reason for the drastic step is the improper influence of third parties.
- According to the world football association, this represents a serious violation of the FIFA statutes.
India’s highest court dissolved the Football Association of India (AIFF) in May. A three-person committee will now have the say, change the AIFF statutes and organize elections.
In addition said Fifathe suspension that has now been ordered will only be lifted as soon as the court order to set up the new committee has been revoked “and the AIFF administration has again taken over the entire management of the AIFF”.
Due to the suspension, the women’s U17 World Cup (October 11 to 30) cannot take place in India, it was said. However, Fifa is “in constant contact with the Indian Ministry of Youth and Sports” and believes in a positive outcome of the matter.