When Chhetri cried under pressure, contemplated quitting

'Crowd turns hostile when you start losing and there were times I used to cry' 'Losing is not an option in Kolkata. It's not easy, a lot of players even quit' IMAGE: India football captain Sunil......

AIFF-IMG meeting over IPL-style league postponed

The meeting between officials of All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner IMG-Reliance to discuss the final plans relating to the ambitious IPL-style football tournament......

Bhutia not among WC qualifier probables

Ace striker Bhaichung Bhutia was omitted from the 42 probables named by the AIFF for a training camp, starting in Delhi from June 25, for India's World Cup football qualifier against the UAE in......

Ill-tempered Kolkata derby ends in a 1-1 draw

The eagerly-awaited clash between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan ended in a 1-1 draw at the near-packed Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. On Sunday, the encounter was marred by widespread......

Asian Cup: Spirited India lose 0-4 to Australia

Minnows India gave a spirited fight but found the Australian too hot to handle as they lost 0-4 to their formidable opponents in their opening match of the Asian Cup football tournament in Doha on......