Im Vijayan

All India Football Federation recommends football great IM Vijayan for Padma Shri

Vijayan, who used to sell soda during football games in his home town Thrissur's Corporation stadium early in his life, begun his career as a striker with the Kerala Police Football Club at the age of 17.

Jealous of Bhaichung Bhutia that he got to play with you, IM Vijayan to Sunil Chhetri

IM Vijayan retired from international football before Sunil Chhetri made his debut

Intercontinental Cup 2018: Sunil Chhetri strikes twice in 100th match as India beat Kenya in front of capacity crowd

Chhetri earned a penalty to break the deadlock in the 68th minute. Jeje Lalpekhlua then doubled the lead in the 71st minute before Chhetri's stoppage time (90+1) goal as fans went berserk.

India will learn to play to its strengths by facing stronger international sides, says former striker Shabbir Ali

Former India star striker Shabbir Ali feels the national Football team could learn to play to its strengths by regularly facing stronger international sides.

Sachin Tendulkar joins chorus opposing Kerala Cricket Association's plans to host West Indies ODI in Kochi

Kerala Blasters team member Iain Hume expressed his dismay over the move saying it was upsetting. "I understand there is lot of cricket in India. But I also understand that there is lot of football in Kerala".

George Weah becomes Liberian president: From Bhaichung Bhutia to Imran Khan, athletes who entered politics

Weah is not the first sportsperson to enter politics. Here are some other prominent sportspersons who have embarked on a political career.

Association of Indian Football Coaches launched with aim to build strong network of licensed coaches in country

The AIFC, a body for education, training, development and welfare of Indian coaches at different levels in the nation's football hierarchy was launched at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday in presence of senior AIFF officials and some top Indian coaches.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Narendra Modi welcomes and wishes teams taking part in tournament

Modi will be a part of the World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Indian legend IM Vijayan says event will be 'major morale booster for young footballers'

Vijayan also lauded KP Rahul, the only Keralite in the India U-17 World Cup squad, saying, "He is really talented and has been doing his best in all the opportunities that he has got."

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Kerala sports minister says infrastructure is in place in Kochi to host tournament

Kochi is ready to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup matches with infrastructure in place at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kerala Minister for Industries and Sports AC Moideen said on Thursday.