New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued an official statement on Tuesday addressing reports regarding defender Subhasish Bose's injury status, clarifying that the player did not suffer any injury during India's AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Bangladesh on March 25 in Shillong.

"The safety and well-being of its players is the top priority of the All India Football Federation," the AIFF said in a statement released on its social media handles.

Refuting rumours, the federation explained, "With regards to certain media reports, the AIFF would like to categorically state that Subhasish Bose did not suffer any injury during the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against Bangl...