Javier Ceppi

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: AIFF president Praful Patel announces setting up of Centre of Excellence in India

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence (COE) in two years time with financial and technical help from the world body FIFA.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017​: Javier Ceppi says he is 'personally hurt' by incidents of tickets being sold in black market

"I really don't like such an incident. It hurts from a personal point of view. Nobody has the right to do that," said Ceppi.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Event has been more successful than 2011 Cricket World Cup, claims Javier Ceppi

FIFA Under-17 World Cup tournament director Javier Ceppi on Sunday said the event has been more successful than the ICC World Cup 2011 in terms of spectator turnout

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Denying India an opening ceremony is illogical, incorrect move

It's a bit strange that India was told they could not host an opening ceremony for the FIFA U-17 World Cup that is set to kick off in a few hours

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: With spruced up Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi looks to shed 'uninspiring' tag

Now that the World Cup is here, New Delhi is hoping to shed some of the baggage that is readily associated with it. It is often found to be dull, uninspiring and a hassle-prone venue. For once, Delhi has shown that it cares.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Why hosting global football extravaganza could be path-breaking for India

At present, India are a second-tier nation in Asian football. Six world class all-seater stadiums are ready and can transform India’s football destiny.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: AIFF optimistic about Indian football team's future, but let's wait and watch

Over the next month during the FIFA U-17 World Cup, India will have to show that they can also be a footballing nation in the present.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches 'host city logo' for Navi Mumbai

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed all his support and promised that the state government will also heavily use city logo for promoting the event all around Mumbai and the state

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium handed over to Local Organising Committee

Giving it a 10/10 rating, LOC tournament director Javier Ceppi said the revamped stadium is at par with any world-class venue that has hosted a FIFA World Cup final.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Brazil's Vinicius Junior will be the most expensive footballer to play the tournament

Vinicius Junior became the world's most expensive teenage signings Real Madrid agreed to acquire his rights from Flamengo from July 2018 for Euro 45 million.