AIFF ban: Take steps to host U-17 World Cup, Supreme Court tells govt

In its statement, Fifa had cited "undue influence from third parties" as the reason for suspending AIFF

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the government to take “proactive steps” so that Fifa lifts its suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

On Tuesday, the Centre requested the Supreme Court to urgently list the matter after the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) suspended AIFF.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, told the Bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, A S Bopanna and J B Pardiwala that two meetings have been held with Fifa and they are trying to “break some ice” on holding the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in the country.

He requested the matter