Fifa’s decision leaves the event in suspense

Fifa has unanimously decided this Monday to suspend the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) “with immediate effect” for “undue interference by third parties”, which constitutes a serious violation of the statutes of the international organization.

“The suspension will be lifted once the order to establish an administration committee to take over the functions of the AIFF executive committee has been repealed and the federation administration regains full control of its daily activity,” Fifa explained in a statement. Press release.

Due to this suspension, the 2022 Women’s Under-17 World Cup, which had been scheduled to take place from October 11 to 30 in India, will not be able to take place in that country as planned.

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The truth is that this determination opens a doubt about what will be the “Tricolor” fifth participation in a U-17 World Cup, after it was in the 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2018 contests.

“Fifa will continue to evaluate the measures to be adopted with respect to this competition, which will be referred to the Council’s bureau whenever and wherever necessary,” the text said.

Despite the sanction that suspends the event to which the Colombia Women’s U-17 National Team qualified, the highest body in international football stated that it is looking for a solution.

“Fifa is in permanent and constructive contact with the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and hopes that the case can still be resolved with a positive outcome,” the statement concludes.