All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel, on Saturday, became the first Indian to be elected as a FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Council Member at 29th Asian Football Confederation Congress held at Kuala Lumpur. He is seen with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left). Patel won with a record-breaking margin, securing 38 out of the 46 votes.
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AIFF President Praful Patel becomes first Indian in FIFA Council
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel, on Saturday, became the first Indian to be elected as a FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Council Member at 29th Asian Football Confederation…
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Published April 11, 2019 · 1 min read
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