FIFA working hard with Government of India to make U-17 World Cup successful, says Head of Tournaments Jaime Yarza
From the very beginning, the world body and the Local Organising Committee have been insisting that FIFA tournaments do not have opening ceremonies worldwide but the sports ministry has been adamant about having one for the event next month.
Sep 09, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
Carlos Valderrama surprises Sourav Ganguly with sudden stopover at Eden Gardens
Colombian great Carlos Valderrama scored a goal and then spoke about cricket with Sourav Ganguly in the middle of a three-day visit to the football-crazy city, which will host the FIFA U-17 World Cup final next month.
Sep 09, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Three FIFA legends pick Diego Maradona as their favourite player
For Nigerian Emmanuel Amunike, Columbian great Carlos Valderrama and Frenchman Marcel Desailly, Maradona was their pick as the best player.
Sep 06, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Watch: Official song for FIFA U-17 World Cup India launched
The video concludes with Sachin Tendulkar doing a Namaste.
Sep 03, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Legends from different eras welcome FIFA U-17 World Cup to Kolkata
The 'City of Joy' on Friday accorded a unique welcome to the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy with traditional rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal sharing the dais.
Sep 01, 2017, 22:53 PM IST
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino says India a 'football boom waiting to happen'
India will make their debut in the U-17 World Cup and the FIFA chief called the tournament a stepping stone for young footballers.
Aug 29, 2017, 23:31 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi welcomes FIFA U-17 World Cup, wants young generation to connect with sports
The FIFA under-17 World Cup kicks off on October 6 with 24 teams participating in total. The event will be held across six venues. India has been drawn alongside the United States of America, Ghana and Colombia in group A.
Aug 27, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
In a first, FIFA appoints female referees for 2017 U-17 World Cup
August With only two months to go before the FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off, the FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 21 trios of match officials, representing all six confederations.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: We will show India can compete against the best, says coach Luis Norton de Matos
India are clubbed along with strong teams Ghana (two-time champions and two-time runners-up), Colombia and United States. All of India's matches will be played in New Delhi.
Jul 20, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
FIFA Under-17 World Cup draw: As it happened.....
Hosts India will play the USA in their opening encounter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on October 6 in New Delhi.
Jul 07, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
It's a dream and it's getting fulfilled, says Sunil Chhetri on India hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup
Chhetri expects India's under-17 team not to let go of this opportunity and that they should utilise this chance to develop the game of football in this nation.
Jul 07, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Here's everything you need to know about the all-important draw
The 24 teams in four pots will be further divided into six groups. labelled Groups A to F. India are already given A1 by the virtue of being the hosts.
Jul 06, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: India coach Luis Norton de Matos targets quarterfinal finish
A former manager with the Benfica reserve side, the Portuguese had replaced Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign under controversial circumstances after a revolt from the players.
Jul 06, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Legends Nwankwo Kanu, Esteban Cambiasso to attend official draw
The draw to be held here on Friday will also be attended by officials from the participating teams and the host cities. The event will be telecasted live on FIFA.Com.
Jul 05, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Sports Minister Vijay Goel assures good turnout for India's matches
Ticket sales for matches in Delhi has been far from encouraging but Goel said they are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure decent turnout for India's three round robin matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Jul 05, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
GST effect! Watching an IPL match in stadium to become costlier after July 1
The tax rates under the new regime have been classified under four sections – five per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent. The Indian Premier League (IPL), which is much of a blend between entertainment and huge prize money, falls under the highest tax section – 28 per cent.
Jun 30, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Carlos Puyol hands ticket to 1911 Mohun Bagan captain's descendant
The former Barcelona central defender was engaged in a friendly match with Sports Minister Vijay Goel and his cabinet colleague Babul Supriyo, who is also the vice chairman of the LOC, along with the kids associated with the government's Mission XI Million programme.
May 15, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
U-17 FIFA World Cup: Heavyweights England, Germany, Spain, Turkey qualify for India tournament
Iran, Iraq, Japan and North Korea, besides hosts India have qualified from Asia, while Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Paraguay have done so from South America.
May 14, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo likely to visit India for FIFA U-17 World Cup draw
The organisers have already confirmed that Spain's World Cup winning captain Carlos Puyol will visit India in May to mark the launch of ticket sales.
May 12, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September
The two-day visit to the city will be made more special as the icon will play a charity football match against city's favourite son and former India captain Sourav Ganguly on September 19, the day of Mahalaya that marks the beginning of Durga Puja festival.
May 03, 2017, 09:39 AM IST
