Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

News of all that transpired on and off the football field. IMAGE: Bhaichung Bhutia cited the example of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who spent three years with Norwegian club Stabaek FC -- where he......

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

IMAGE: Robin van Persie says he wants to find something to do in the game but not coaching. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end......

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho captures classic moments from the planet's greatest sports competition: The FIFA World Cup.. IMAGE: Pele celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Brazil against......

Football Briefs: Mexico's Marquez in line to play in fifth World Cup

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE:  Mexico's defender Rafael Marquez attends a news conference. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Rafael Marquez could......

Football Briefs: Van Persie goal helps Feyenoord to Dutch Cup triumph

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Robin van Persie celebrates. Photograph: Feyenoord/Twitter Robin van Persie rolled back the years with a superbly taken goal......