Leading football coaches call for time-out, additional time

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:34

World`s leading football coaches at an international sports conference have called for modification in FIFA rules to allow for more substitution and additional stoppage-time.

U-17 WC hosting rights highlight of 2013 for Indian football

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 12:44

Securing the hosting rights of the prestigious 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup was the lone silver lining in an otherwise disappointing and forgettable year gone by for Indian football.

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan make strong team at FIFA14

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:18

Best team at home. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son and actor Abhishek make a good team while playing video game FIFA 14 on the playstation.

Chilean sports official on World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:42

Chile`s chances of winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are slim, Chile`s National Football Association (ANFP) President Sergio Jadue said Tuesday.

Ribery: Ballon d`Or win would be for my dad

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 16:26

The Bayern winger says he would dedicate the Fifa award to his family and claims he holds no grudge against Arjen Robben for backing Cristiano Ronaldo

Brazil`s Curitiba World Cup stadium not yet ready

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 14:54

Arena da Baixada, the most delayed of Brazil`s 12 World Cup stadiums, reached 88.8 percent completion.

Pele the greatest, Maradona is next, says Carlos

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 18:23

Football legend Carlos Alberto Torres, who led Brazil to the World Cup crown in 1970, Sunday rated his former teammate Pele higher than Argentine genius Maradona.

Hosting U-17 football World Cup will inspire kids: Ganguly

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 18:22

A self-confessed football fan, Sourav Ganguly on Sunday hoped Indian football would get a huge boost by hosting the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 and said he was looking forward to see Brazil in its elements in the 2014 extravaganza.

India can qualify for 2022 football World Cup, says Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:58

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar found himself in a slightly different territory on Sunday as he pitched for football, saying that with the 2017 Under-17 World Cup coming to the country, qualifying for the 2022 senior main event is a realistic target.

Atletico Mineiro finish third in Club World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 15:07

Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande finished fourth in their debut at the Club World Cup here after losing 2-3 to Copa Libertadores champions Atletico Mineiro from Brazil.

Iran move up 12 places in FIFA rankings

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:05

Iran`s national football team moved up 12 places and was placed 33rd in the recent FIFA world rankings.

AIFF amends its constitution in line with Sports Code

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 21:45

All India Football Federation (AIFF) today amended its constitution to bring the age and tenure rule in line with the Sports Code in a Special General Body Meeting here.