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Centre mentions FIFA suspension of AIFF before SC, hearing on 17 August

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday the issue related to FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the matter before the top court, updating it about the recent developments and asking to hear the issue tomorrow.

A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said it will hear the matter on Wednesday.The decision of FIFA has stripped the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup, scheduled for October.

Also Read: FIFA suspends India's national soccer federation

FIFA had suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect citing "undue influence" from third parties. (with ANI inputs)

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