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Members of the Indian team at a training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, the eve of their Under-17 World Cup opening match against USA. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: India set for Fifa date

The tournament has the potential to open doors as to how modern football is conducted at the highest level.

6 Oct 2017 3:03 AM IST

Mumbai City FC at a training session before departing for Valencia.

Mumbai City FC kickstart their pre-season camp in Valencia

All the team's Indian players have already undergone their medicals and a short conditioning camp in Pune.

6 Oct 2017 12:29 AM IST

England players at a tune-up session in Kolkata on Wednesday. They face Chile on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Under-17 World Cup: Age cheats under scanner on global stage

With the absence of Nigeria, and with three-time winners Brazil weakened, the tournament is regarded as open and...

5 Oct 2017 5:00 AM IST

Englands Harry Kane at training in London on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

England bank on Harry Kane for Russia Berth

Southgate said he had not decided who will captain the team against Lithuania.

5 Oct 2017 4:53 AM IST

Argentinas Lionel Messi (centre) at a training session in Buenos Aires, on Tuesday. They are presently fifth on the points table. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina's Cup hopes on line

Peru last month requested to Fifa that the game be moved to another venue on safety grounds.

5 Oct 2017 4:52 AM IST

Paramedics undergo a mock drill to evacuate injured at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, one of the venues of FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Fifa matches: Traffic police issues advisory

The city is one of the six Indian cities hosting the Fifa Under-17 World Cup.

5 Oct 2017 3:31 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Aaditya Thackeray focused on unearthing the very best

Mumbai City FC's Grassroots Summit is an important annual date in the country's football calendar.

5 Oct 2017 12:13 AM IST

New Zealand and Brazil in a practice game on the run-up to the World Cup.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: A quiet kick-off

The reason for the lack of buzz is because of a lack of funds, says Gopal M.S., creative director, at Tailor India.

5 Oct 2017 12:13 AM IST

Zemyna Lekaviciute (right) is Lithuanias youngest-ever scorer in a second-division match.

10-year-old Lithuania girl takes women's football by storm

One day, when my dad and I were going home from the kindergarten, we saw an ad inviting kids to play football, says...

4 Oct 2017 5:35 AM IST

The stadium will host Group B games between New Zealand and Turkey followed by Paraguay and Mali.

Football takes over DY Patil Stadium

The Navi Mumbai stadium's management seems to be ready for the U-17 World Cup matches after some trials and...

4 Oct 2017 12:20 AM IST

USA and Ghana are in Group A along with hosts India and Colombia.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: USA, Ghana land in Delhi for Cup

The US team landed at the Indira Gandhi International airport at around 10pm on Sunday while the Ghana side arrived at 3...

3 Oct 2017 1:08 AM IST

Bengaluru Royal players celebrate a goal against Mumbai Warriors (blue) during the Premier Futsal season 2 match at Kanteerava Indoor stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Giggs-led Mumbai Warriors retain Premier Futsal title

The second and third goal for Mumbai came from Francini, who scored a brace in the 11th and 14th minutes respectively.

3 Oct 2017 12:09 AM IST