According to Times of India, the former Barcelona player and coach submitted an incomplete application via his personal email, missing key details like a contact number.

The men's national team are without a coach and the Indian Super League (ISL) -- India's top competition -- is in danger of collapsing over a dispute between the federation and its commercial partner.

According to Transfermarkt, the total market value of the Bangladesh squad stands at a staggering $8.62 million -- leaving India trailing with a valuation of $6.064 million.

Chhetri, 40, had announced his retirement from international football in June last year following a goalless draw with Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. 

India's 2-1 defeat to Qatar earlier this month dashed their dreams of reaching the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup for the first time.

"We have received information of multiple approaches to our players," All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey said

India today said it has urged FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow two Indian clubs -- Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan -- to compete in the AFC competitions as scheduled.

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday told the government to play a proactive role in having FIFA's suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) lifted and facilitate hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup competition in the country.

India's participation in two of next month's SAFF tournaments delved into uncertainty after FIFA on Monday suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA statutes.