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FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be hosted by India for the first time, will be played from October 6 to 28. (Photo: PTI)

Babul Supriyo is vice-president of FIFA U-17 World Cup LOC

The announcement was made by AIFF president Praful Patel on Wednesday.

15 March 2017 6:00 PM IST

Inexperience won't scuttle Aizawl's title push, says Khalid Jamil

Aizawl, similar to other regional teams, operate on limited resources rely on local talent, and were expected to flatter...

8 April 2017 3:41 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri has scored 90 goals in Indian domestic football. (Photo: AFP)

Indian strikers need more game time: Sunil Chhetri

After breaking Bhaichung Bhutia's goalscoring record, Sunil Chhetri believes Indian strikers need to play more to score...

17 Feb 2017 4:12 PM IST

The man behind FIFA friendly with Nepal

The former Income Tax player was an AIFF match commissioner to ensure everything went smoothly on the field and off it.

8 Jun 2017 1:01 AM IST

Joy Bhattacharjya has closely worked with the IPL, and now he is lending his expertise to Indian football. (Photo: Castrol Cricket/ Youtube Screengrab)

Joy Bhattacharjya: Building Indian football legacy ahead of FIFA u-17...

FIFA u-17 World Cup 2017 project director Joy Bhattacharjya gets candid about India's preparations for its biggest...

15 April 2017 6:55 PM IST

Indias highest FIFA ranking achieved so far has been 94 which was attained in February 1996. (Photo: AIFF)

India surge to 101 in FIFA rankings, best in past two decades

This is India's best ever FIFA ranking since May 1996 when India were also ranked 101.

6 April 2017 3:26 PM IST

Luis Norton de Matos during his time as coach of Benfica B. (Photo: Twitter)

De Matos favourite to take over as India U-17 coach

Portuguese coach Luis Norton de Matos has emerged as the favourite to become the new head coach of the India U-17...

24 Feb 2017 5:35 PM IST

Over the years, better coaches having good records have taken jobs to train the women.

Rise of wonder women in Mumbai football

Young women footballers in the city have a lot to look forward to.

30 Jun 2017 12:10 AM IST

Navi Mumbai was originally scheduled to host Group A matches but the AIFFs request means Delhi could now host those while Navi Mumbai will have to settle for Group B games.(Photo: ISL Media)

FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017: FIFA set to shift India's games from...

As hosts, India would normally be placed in Group A and will be the number one team - A1 - in the four-team group.

28 Jun 2017 7:07 PM IST

The Indian football legends pose outside the AIFF Headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: AIFF)

Former Indian football greats attend AIFF workshop

Bhaichung Bhutia and a host of other Indian football legends attended a workshop organised by the AIFF.

3 Feb 2017 11:52 AM IST

More alleged victims are coming forward over sex abuse in football. (Photo: AFP)

Refereeing classes at Andheri Sports Complex

These classes will provide an opportunity for youngsters to learn the laws of the game, and become professional...

6 Dec 2017 12:15 AM IST

Sports Minister Vijay Goel and AIFF president Praful Patel with Kheleo. (Photo: PTI)

'Kheleo' unveiled as official mascot of FIFA U-17 World Cup

The clouded leopard 'Kheleo' was unveiled by the AIFF as the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

10 Feb 2017 3:26 PM IST