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.
Centre seeks SC's urgent hearing in Football federation matter after FIFA suspends India & strips it of right to host U-17 Women's World Cup#FIFA
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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.
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FIFA had suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect citing "undue influence" from third parties. (with ANI inputs)