Fifa U 17 World Cup 2017

Javier Ceppi says aim of conducting FIFA U-17 World Cup in India was to improve standard of football

Athletes are stars and need to be respected and importance needs to be given to the game rather than celebrities, added Ceppi.

Champions League: Liverpool report Spartak Moscow to UEFA over 'racist abuse' aimed at teenager Rhian Brewster

Liverpool have reported Spartak Moscow to UEFA, the English club confirmed on Wednesday, after teenage striker Rhian Brewster was allegedly subjected to racist abuse by the Russian club's players.

I-League 2017-18: AIFF's developmental side Indian Arrows set for debut against Chennai City FC

Indian Arrows, the cream of the country's U-17 and U-19 players, will have a first taste of top-tier domestic football when they lock horns against Chennai City FC in their opening I-League match in Bambolim, Goa on Wednesday.

Meet Mary Prakash Naidu, the 16-year-old footballer from Mumbai's streets who met Modi

Having been selected for the Mission 11 Million programme, Mary Prakash Naidu met Narendra Modi at the opening ceremony of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 in New Delhi | #FWeekend

Stephen Constantine set for contract extension, Luis Norton De Matos to stay till end of I-League season

Portuguese Luis Norton De Matos' contract will run until the end of the I-League, where he will be coaching the Indian Arrows.

I-League: Mohun Bagan, East Bengal fail to attract sponsors despite huge fan base, says AIFF general secretary

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal need to put their complaints aside and do some "soul-searching" on why they have failed to attract investors.

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri hopes nation builds on momentum generated by hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup

Star India player Sunil Chhetri hopes the country will build on the massive popularity generated by the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: How the British media warmed up to the title-winning side

A look at how the British newspapers and websites covered the journey of the England U-17 football team as they strode to the World Cup title.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: From Brazil's pizza routine to Paraguay's lollipop snack, here's what teams feasted on

From training sessions to sleeping and eating habits, Brazil had a plan in place beforehand for the World Cup, keeping in mind India's scorching heat.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: India's loss to Colombia, absence of 'Samba flair' and other disappointments as picked by Firstpost writers

After a pulsating World Cup drew to a close after 22 days of action, Firstpost asked its writers to pick the biggest disappointment of 2017 edition. Here's who they picked: