India 2017

FIFA initiate first full inspection for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kochi

In late nineteenth century, Sovabazar Athletic became the first Indian club to win a football tournament (Trades Cup in 1892).… Read More

16 February 2016

#IndiaTakesOver: FIFA U-17 World Cup continue its journey to India

At the closing ceremony of the 16th FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)… Read More

9 November 2015

Indian Sports Minister attends first-ever 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Board Meeting

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sarbananda Sonowal kicked-off the first ever Board Meeting of the Local Organizing… Read More

29 September 2015

India’s 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup coach Nicolai Adam goes scouting in Assam

India U-17 Head Coach Nicolai Adam made a stop in Guwahati on Friday (May 22, 2015) to scout talented and… Read More

23 May 2015

FIFA’s Colin Smith: We are tremendously excited to come to India

"We want to develop Football in India and we want to galvanize the Youth. We want to bring the possibility… Read More

22 May 2015

India U-17 coach Nicolai Adam: We need to take the next step

Speaking in his first-ever Media Interaction in India at a snazzy hotel in New Delhi on Thursday (April 23), the… Read More

23 April 2015

AIFF Executive Committee meets at Football House

The President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Praful Patel chaired the AIFF Executive Committee Meeting at AIFF Headquarters,… Read More

23 April 2015

VIDEO: Seven venues shortlisted for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and football's world-govering body FIFA have shortlisted seven cities from which six cities will… Read More

5 April 2015

2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Target masses! Create a legacy! Reach millions!

Post-lunch seminars are generally yawning ones, especially if they are held in winters. Post lunch, at the FICCI House on… Read More

12 February 2015

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 meeting held at FIFA HQ

All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das said it was a "very good experience" to have attended the… Read More

11 February 2015