FIFA raises 2014 World Cup concerns with Brazil
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will meet Brazil's government representatives here on Saturday to discuss concerns about the preparations for the 2014 World Cup.
FIFA officials have raised fears that the
Soccer: Sepp Blatter downplays racism
FIFA president Sepp Blatter faced a wave of criticism on Wednesday after downplaying racism on the soccer field, saying players involved in such clashes should settle things with a handshake.
His com
India move up three places in FIFA rankings
India jumped three places to 163rd in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Wednesday.
India has 115 points in its kitty.
In last month's list, the country was ranked 163rd, just five places better tha
FIFA Regional Office to be relocated to India from Sri Lanka
The Federation of International Football Association's (FIFA) Regional Development office will be shifted from Colombo to India by next year, a top official said on Saturday.
The office will be opene
Venezuela's soccer saga: From behind India to Latino powerhouse
Venezuela, which 12 years ago lagged even below India in the FIFA rankings, has risen like the proverbial phoenix to become a major South American footballing nation.
The Venezuela soccer team, which
Argentina vsVenezuela friendly: India all set for Messi magic
An Indian history is only hours away from the making, with the first ever FIFA Official International Friendly in the country set to kick off on Friday (7pm IST) featuring superstar Lionel Messi-led s
Argentina vs Venezuela friendly:
An Indian history was made on Friday, with the first ever FIFA Official International Friendly in the country kicked off featuring superstar Lionel Messi-led star-studded Argentina and a resurgent Ven
World Cup qualifier: Spirited India hold UAE 2-2, but lose 2-5 in aggregate
India's FIFA World Cup dream ended on Thursday as they drew the home-leg 2-2 but went down 2-5 in aggregate to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first round of Asian qualifiers.
UAE caught India
Bin Hammam handed lifetime ban, plans appeal
Mohamed bin Hammam was on Saturday banned from the game for life after being found guilty of corruption following a two-day hearing of FIFA's ethics committee and the disgraced former Asian Football C
AIFF official confident of Messi playing in Kolkata
Quelling doubts over Argentine football star Lionel Messi’ participation in a Fifa international friendly match here September 2, a top All India football Federation (AIFF) official on Saturday exuded confidence that the game will be held as scheduled.