Spain Euro 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones, dies aged 75

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 15:47

Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain`s 2008 European Championship-winning side, died on Saturday at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced.

Fan ban lifted for Milan derby

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 18:48

Inter Milan will have their hardcore "ultra" supporters present for Sunday`s Milan derby after the Italian Football Federation`s (FIGC) Court of Justice suspended a partial stadium closure while it carries out further investigations.

I have been sleeping and waking up with football throughout: Sunil Chhetri

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 13:19

Sunil Chhetri was pleased after being named as the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Player of the Year on Friday.

AIFF GBM to amend constitution in line with Sports Code

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

All India Football Federation will amend its constitution to bring the age and tenure rule in line with the Sports Code in a Special General Body Meeting here on Friday.

Sunil Chhetri named AIFF Indian Player of the Year

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:53

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri was named the 2013 AIFF Player of the Year by AIFF President Praful Patel during the Annual General Meeting here Friday.

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.

Italy, Germany confirm World Cup bases

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:04

The Italian football federation has chosen the Portobello Resort near Rio de Janeiro as the Azzurri`s 2014 World Cup base.

Tough for Kolkata, Mumbai to meet Under-17 World Cup standards: AIFF

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 04:29

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel Monday dropped hints that Kolkata and Mumbai may lose out on hosting 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup matches if infrastructure is not upgraded immediately to meet international standards.

India to bid for 2015 and 2016 Club World Cup football: AIFF

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 18:41

Buoyed after the country was awarded the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup`S hosting rights, the All India Football Federation is set to bid for the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Club World Championships.

Kerala to host Federation Cup football in January

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 16:06

Kerala will host the Federation Cup football from Jan 14-26 next year.

Will have to ensure good team at U-17 WC: Bhutia

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:20

As Indian football rejoices after winning the bid to host the Under-17 World Cup, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia friday said, the more difficult task for the country would be to put together a good team to compete in the mega-event and develop the infrastructure.

Football fraternity feels U-17 FIFA WC will change face of game

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:47

The football fraternity thursday described FIFA`s decision to award India the right to host the 2017 Under-17 World Cup as a historic development which may change the face of the game in the country.