India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India will play Brazil in a FIFA World Cup. Not in the world football governing body's flagship event but in its U-17 tournament for women.   Hosts India have been clubbed alongside the......

FIFA set to shift India's U-17 World Cup games from Mumbai to Delhi

The All India Football Federation initially wanted Mumbai to host India's home matches but later asked FIFA to shift them to Delhi due to pressure from the sports ministry. IMAGE: The India......

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

'Mission XI Million is the most ambitious football engagement programme to date in India.' IMAGE: FIFA's inspection team including FIFA head of events Jaime Yarza, left, and Tournament Director......

U-17 WC: Kolkata to host final; Mumbai, Guwahati get semis

IMAGE: View for the refurbished Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Photograph: AIFF Media. Kolkata will host the summit clash of the U-17 World Cup football on October 28 while Navi......

DY Patil is the best stadium, it is benchmark for other venues: FIFA

IMAGE: The D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai. Photograph: courtesy: dypatil.edu/sportsacademy A FIFA delegation on Saturday expressed happiness at the preparedness of the D Y Patil stadiumin Navi......