With just two months to go for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, football is indeed taking over the country with another city, Bhopal, successfully joining in line to welcome a Mission XI Million Festival. Bhopal’s Campion School saw hundreds of school students take to the game enthusiastically on …

iSportconnect has announced six guest speakers for their inaugural Summit, which will take place in Lausanne on September 27. Ben Morel, MD & Sr Vice President EMEA at National Basketball Association; Patrick Baumann, President of the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission; Paul Barber, Chief executive at Brighton & Hove Albion …

The Government of India launched the Mission XI Million as part of its promotion of football amongst the youth ahead of the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. On the same lines Maharashtra too is gearing up for – Maharashtra Mission 1 Million. The largest ever state level football and …

I-League champions Aizawl FC played their final Group A fixture against group leaders Ramhlun North FC today and came out victors with a 2-1 win to book their place in the semifinals. Aizawl FC took the lead on the 20th minute with a strike from Rochharzela. They doubled their lead …

Bengaluru FC’s reserve side will look to put on a good show when they take on Japan’s Avispa Fukuoka Under-18s in an Asian Football Confederation approved friendly game at the Bengaluru Football Stadium on Saturday. Bengaluru FC Under-18s Head Coach John Kenneth Raj stressed at the importance of the clash, …

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Javier Ceppi, urged the football fans across India to come and cheer for the first Indian team that will play a FIFA tournament. Javier delivered a fresh update …

The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 boys finish with another 1-1 draw in the ongoing Independence Day Cup 2017 today, August 4 as Lalawampuia’s goal snatched a crucial point from the home team’s grasp. Meanwhile, it was AIFF U-19 boys third draw in as many games in the tournament. Having played …

The second edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards is steadily taking shape, leading up to the celebration of football’s greatest performers in London on October 23. All updated information about the awards is now available in a dedicated section on FIFA.com, and the first shortlists are set to be …

The AIFF Special Committee met at the AIFF Football House today, August 3, 2017 to deliberate on the jurisdiction issues relating to the player transfer vis-à-vis state association and the parent body as also the appropriate committee to look into such issues including disputes. The Committee appointed Ushanath Banerjee as …

The AIFF Elite Academy U-16 beat the Vasco U-20 side 7-0 on August 8 on an artificial turf in Goa. The game was part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming SAFF Championships to be held in Nepal. The U-16 boys opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with two …