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.

Steven Gerrard agrees to sign 2-year contract extension at Liverpool

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 14:08

Steven Gerrard has agreed to a contract extension with Liverpool that will keep him at Anfield until 2015 .

Piazon sings new Chelsea arrival Wallace`s praises

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 09:17

Chelsea forward Lucas Piazon has sung the praises of new signing Wallace, whom he has played alongside for Brazil`s youth international sides.

Juventus go for third Italian Serie A title, says Pepe

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 13:42

Juventus midfielder Simone Pepe has claimed that his side was poised to go for their third successive Scudetto next season.

Forlan`s double sees off Fluminense

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 12:38

Uruguay`s Diego Forlan scored two first-half goals to help International beat reigning champions Fluminense 3-2 in Brazil`s Serie A football championship.

Bruno Cortez seals Benfica loan

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:37

Benfica have confirmed the loan signing of Sao Paulo left-back Bruno Cortez in a deal that includes the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Brazil`s Bernard on Arsenal radar

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 12:49

Brazil international midfielder Bernard is reportedly being pursued by English Premier league club Arsenal.

Qatar to spend USD 200 billion for 2022 Football World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 18:04

Qatar is reportedly planning to spend 200 billion dollars over the next decade as it prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Suarez flattered by Arsenal interest

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:10

Luis Suarez admits he is flattered by Arsenal`s interest and claims Liverpool are aware of his desire to leave the club.

Vidal: Real Madrid could seduce any player

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 09:43

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal believes any footballer in the world would be "seduced" by Real Madrid and hinted that he could be interested in moving to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.

Monaco not a mistake, insists Falcao

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 09:27

Radamel Falcao has vowed to prove wrong the doubters who say he has made a mistake in joining Monaco by winning silverware with the Ligue 1 newboys.

AIFF set for centralised players registration system

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 18:11

With professionalism being the buzzword, the AIFF is planning to implement a centralised player registration system that will help the apex body crack down on age-fudging besides providing all the footballers -- from district to top level -- the security of insurance.