Football Fans

FIFA World Cup 2018: Samara, a once-closed Russian city, opens up for football fans and thrives in tournament spotlight

In the build-up to the tournament, the Samara Arena was a venue of great concern for both FIFA and the local organisers, but the venue staged six matches of the World Cup immaculately.

Football fans from all around the world take to the streets of Moscow in celebration ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Football fans from all around the world have landed in Russia, ready with flags, banners and festive spirit, to cheer on their teams at the FIFA World Cup.

Champions League: Die-hard football fans are like '12th man', according to latest research

According to a study, hearing and seeing frequent support from fans can boost players' effort levels by up to 8 percent which works out to an entirely new player.

Champions League: Liverpool and AS Roma charged by UEFA over crowd disturbances in semi-final at Anfield

A 53-year-old Liverpool supporter was attacked by Roman hooligans outside Anfield before the first leg, leaving him hospitalised in a coma where he remains in a serious condition.

Why is ISL catching every football lover's fancy in India

ISL has sure opened up the prospects of Indian football in world sports.

Old Trafford sleepover: Manchester United fans hide overnight in bathroom to watch team play

Two Manchester United fans spent Friday night hidden in an Old Trafford toilet in an attempt to see the Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday.

World Cup qualifiers: Iran fans banned from celebrating during South Korea clash on holy day

Arsene Wenger says football racism shows problem in society

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says eradicating racism from football is an issue that society needs to address starting with childhood education.

Other side of FIFA World Cup: Fans get robbed, lose passports and more

Crime in Rio de Janeiro was on the rise in the months leading up to the FIFA World Cup with muggings in the famous Copacabana area rising 60 percent.