India

Asian Cup

China face India in Shanghai

China and India together account for more than a third of the world's population, but in football terms they are minnows often beaten by countries a fraction of their size.

World Cup

Argentina a hit in India

A die-hard Argentina fan in India has painted his house in the team's blue and white colours ahead of the football World Cup, saying his love for Lionel Messi's men knows no bounds.

Chhetri draws level with Messi's tally of 64 goals

India's football captain Sunil Chhetri joined Argentine star Lionel Messi as the second highest international goal scorer among active players with his 64th strike for his country on Sunday.

International Friendly

India captain calls for support after poor attendance record

India's football captain Sunil Chhetri launched an impassioned request to football fans to show their support, after only 2,569 supporters turned up at their most recent game.

World Cup

The top 10 international goalscorers still in action

With the international break in full swing, we take a look at the top scorers from national teams across the globe. Each one of these prolific marksmen is still going strong in 'the beautiful game.'

World Cup U17

India give away 27,000 tickets for U17 World Cup

India has given away 27,000 tickets to the opening games of the FIFA U-17 World Cup to fill empty stands, an official said Friday, in a desperate bid to avoid an embarrassing repeat of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

WC Qual. Asia

India's first FIFA tournament to be staged in Delhi

The Under-17 World Cup will kick off in New Delhi, marking India's first-ever FIFA tournament, world football's governing body said Monday despite initial concern over air quality in the world's most polluted capital.

AFC Champions

Asian Cup 2019 draw pits India against Kyrgyzstan

India was pitted against Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau when the draw for the final round of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup took place Monday.

India's red light youngsters aiming for Dana Cup glory

Durbar Sports Academy youngster Yakub Ali opens up about being the son of a sex worker in Sonagachi and reveals his delight at qualifying for the Dana Cup.

'Sleeping giant' India football in deep slumber

India's glitzy super league returns this weekend, but a struggling national team and insufficient facilities in the cricket-mad country means the "sleeping giant" of world football is unlikely to stir anytime soon.