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.

Indian football has not improved in recent years: IM Vijayan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 14:54

Indian football legend I M Vijayan on Thursday said that the game in the country has stagnated in recent years with the national side not showing improvement with a string of reverses at the regional and Asian level.

Goals are just numbers, says Sunil Chhetri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 23:57

Three short of becoming the country`s highest-ever scorer, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says "goals are just numbers" for him and adds his team will take it one match at a time in the upcoming SAFF Championships here.

Make SAFF C`ship an U-23 tournament, says Medeira

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011, 18:49

Indian football coach Savio Medeira on Saturday said that the SAFF Championships should be an Under-23 event as it is tough for seniors to play in a tournament because of hectic schedule.

India face Maldives in high-voltage SAFF Ch`ship semifinal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2011, 21:28

South Asia`s two most dominant football nations will face each other in a highly-anticipated clash when five-time champions India take on Maldives in the semifinal of the SAFF Championships on Thursday.

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka 3-1 in SAFF Cup

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:56

Afghanistan rallied to thrash Sri Lanka 3-1 in the SAFF Cup football tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.

Chhetri, Miranda star in India`s 5-0 rout of Bhutan

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 20:45

Sunil Chhetri and Clifford Miranda scored two goals each as a rampaging India drubbed Bhutan 5-0

Pakistan hold Maldives in SAFF Championships

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 22:29

Title contenders Maldives were held to a goalless draw by a sturdy Pakistan in their second league match of the SAFF Championships on Sunday.

Want to beat Bhutan by a big margin: Savio

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 21:27

The job has become tough after a draw against Afghanistan but Indian football coach Savio Medeira has not lost hope of topping their group as they are aiming to score big against Bhutan in their second league match of the SAFF Championships, on Sunday.

Sagar`s late strike give Nepal first win SAFF C`ship

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 20:54

Sagar Thapa scored a late goal to help Nepal beat Bangladesh 1-0 in a league match and register their first win in the SAFF Championships.

Dempo want national players for derby, AIFF says no

Last Updated: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:46

Dempo SC and All India Football Federation seemed to be heading for a collision course with the former asking their players to return from SAFF Championships duty for Sunday`s Goan derby against Churchill Brothers.

India not to take Afghanistan lightly in SAFF campaign opener

Last Updated: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:26

Seeking their sixth title in the regional showpiece football tournament, India would look to open their SAFF Championships campaign on a positive note when they take on Afghanistan on Saturday.