European clubs give boost to football in Asia

Barcelona fans cheer during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Malaysia at Shah Alam Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Photograph: Getty Images Visits by major English and European clubs to Asia......

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Baichung Bhutia. Photograph: Rediff Archives Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted into the Asian Football Confederation's Hall of Fame, the All India Football Federation said on......

FIFA wants India to host Under-17 World Cup

Keen to see India as host of the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has reportedly told Sports Minister Ajay Maken that organising the event will bring about a "big......

Asia backs embattled FIFA chief Blatter

The Asian Football Confederation has re-affirmed its support for embattled FIFA boss Sepp Blatter and pushed for Friday's presidential election to go ahead despite the corruption scandal that has......

India lack professionalism: FIFA

Indian footballlacksprofessionalism and coordination not only at the clubbut alsostate and national levels, according to the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), the world......