Danny Hay

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Devoid of big names, Group B has potential to throw up surprise packages

Group B of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 comprises Paraguay, Mali, New Zealand and Turkey and has the potential to throw up the tournament's surprise package.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Oceanic giants New Zealand getting used to life as underdogs after losing practice games

New Zealand were outplayed twice and Hay believes that it is the mentality of his players that need to be better against some of the top sides in the world.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil coach talks about 'healthy competition' in side after winning warm-up match

Brazilian coach Carlos Amadeu said that he wanted healthy competition among his front-liners without affecting the team spirit in the run-up to their opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against Spain in Kochi.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: In rugby-crazy New Zealand, football team's growth hampered by lack of resources

In a country where rugby is the national identity, football is a distant second best in New Zealand. But things are changing fast and the nation now has more junior football players than rugby players.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: New Zealand arrive in Mumbai hoping to replicate last edition's heroics

The New Zealand team on Friday arrived in Mumbai for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be played across six cities in India.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Oceania big guns New Zealand hope to finally leave mark on world stage

The U-17 World Cup in India then will be New Zealand's opportunity to show that they're not just heavyweights at their own backyard.

FIFA U17 World Cup 2017: New Zealand 'really excited' to play against Brazil in warmup, says coach Danny Hay

New Zealand are in Group B with Paraguay, who did not lose to Brazil in the zonal qualifiers, African champions Mali and Turkey - one of five qualifiers from Europe.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil arrive with bulging 17-member support staff entourage, including chef

Brazil have travelled to India with a bulging 17-member support staff, which includes a chef, the head of the delegation, Milton Dantas and a supervisor.