Bernie's Formula One games and the questions on its existence

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:44

When Bernard Charles Ecclestone announced that he has stepped down from the board of the company which runs, rather controls the sport, it could well read as the end of a regime. His name has been the byword of Formula One.

Del Bosque eyes another World Cup triumph

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:36

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has a New Year`s wish to see his country retain the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Argentine Cambiasso hopes to get picked for World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 18:39

Inter Milan`s Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso hopes to get selected for his national team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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.

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.

Judge halts work on Brazil World Cup stadium

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 09:22

Work has stopped at Brazil`s Arena da Amazonia World Cup stadium after death of two workers in separate incidents Saturday, Xinhua reported Monday.

India gets down to preparing for U-17 World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 17:17

India is gearing itself to host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017, in preparation for which, the country`s parent body for football, is giving the push to short-listed host cities to put infrastructure upgradation on the fast track.

Al Ahly determined to atone for Egypt`s failure

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:13

African club champion Al Ahly of Egypt look forward to re-proving themselves at the 2013 Club World Cup opener against Guangzhou Evergrande here at Stade Adrar.

Maracana pitch readied for World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:01

A rejuvenation process in preparation for next year`s FIFA World Cup was started on the turf of Brazil`s iconic Maracana stadium.

Brazil to issue 2014 World Cup commemorative coins

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 16:29

Brazil`s Central Bank (CB) announced that beginning from Jan 24 next year, it will issue a limited edition of gold, silver and cupro-nickel commemorative coins for 2014 FIFA World Cup.