Post Ballon d`Or, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and evolve

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:47

It seems, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the one to rest on the laurels. After being crowned the best footballer in the world in the past one year, the Real Madrid front-man continued his unrivaled form by scoring the opener against Osasuna in their 2-0 win.

Balotelli to stay at AC Milan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:00

Mario Balotelli has insisted that he will stay at AC Milan this season to prepare for the World Cup.

Portuguese legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:40

Portuguese football legend Eusebio, who was the top scorer in the 1966 World Cup, has died Sunday at the age of 71, his former club Benfica confirmed.

Gary Lineker OBE reveals plans for `big year` 2014

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:22

Gary Lineker OBE has revealed that he has a lot on his plate in 2014 so it will be a big and busy year for him.

Bradley named as new Stabaek coach

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 22:58

Former US and Egypt coach Bob Bradley was on Friday named as new manager of Norwegian club Stabaek.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.