FIFA red card for India - what happened? Know the consequences

August 16, 2022 has become a black day in the history of Indian football because India, which has 85 years of football tradition, has been banned by FIFA. FIFA has never taken such strict action against the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) in history. But by shocking the football lovers of the country, FIFA has now shown a red card to India.
FIFA's action has pointed out that there is external interference in the Indian Football Federation. With this, the Under-17 Women's World Cup, which was supposed to be held in India this year, is also uncertain. The tournament was to be held from October 11 to 30. Let's take a look at the timeline of events that led to AIFF's ban.
May 23
Praful Patel urges FIFA president Gianni Infantino not to ban the country after the Indian Football Federation was placed under the control of a special governing body (COA).
May 29
CoA member Qureshi informed that the new governing body of AIFF will be in place by September and the revised constitution will be submitted to the Supreme Court by July 15.
June 11
The COA and other members met to deliberate on elections to the federation under the new constitution in line with the National Sports Policy, FIFA and AFC Rules.
June 21
The first round of charts between FIFA-AFC teams and CAO ends on a positive note.
June 22
The AIFF units visited the FIFA-AFC team and informed them that the Supreme Court's intervention in the federation was necessary.
June 23
The FIFA-AFC team has set a deadline to resolve the issue. It was proposed to ratify the constitution by July 31 and hold elections by September 15.
July 13
The COA sent the final copy of AIFF's constitution to FIFA.
July 16
COS submitted the AIFF draft constitution to the Supreme Court for approval.
July 18
The state units expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions of the final draft constitution. But it is also informed that it is ready for mediation.
July 21
The Supreme Court recognized the need to speed up elections to the AIFF.
July 26
FIFA recommended to AIFF that instead of the 50% mandated in the draft constitution, 25% representation of prominent players as members is required in the executive committee.
July 28
The Supreme Court bench announced that it will consider the procedure for conducting the election on August 3.
August 3
The Supreme Court asked the AIFF Executive Committee to conduct the elections as soon as possible as suggested by the CAI.
August 5
The Supreme Court approved the COA's schedule of holding AIFF polls on 13th and elections on 28th.
August 6
FIFA warns of suspension of AIFF and withdrawal of hosting of U-17 World Cup, citing external interference.
August 7
CAI assured FIFA that AIFF will be reinstated.
August 10
The COA has filed a contempt of court petition against the ousted AIFF president Praful Patel.
August 11
Supreme Court warns state units to exercise powers if ousted Praful Patel attends meetings and interferes with administration of justice.
August 13
36 celebrities including Baichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan have been included in the voter list for the elections to be held on August 28.
August 15
FIFA announces suspension of AIFF citing outside interference
Implications
As long as FIFA's ban continues, India will not be able to host the Under-17 Football World Cup.
The Indian team cannot participate in international tournaments or friendly matches.
ATK Mohun Bagan's chances of playing in the inter-zonal semi-finals of the AFC Cup have been dashed.
Gokulam Kerala will not be able to participate in the Women's Asia Club Championship starting next week.
India's scheduled friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam next month will be cancelled