Shyam Thapa

Academies need of the hour to lift Indian football: Shyam Thapa

He said there was no dearth of talent but a proper grooming system is missing to make boys play international standard football.

Jul 30, 2019, 15:00 PM IST

Romanian Doru Isac picked as AIFF's technical director

Gaioz Darsadze of Georgia and Jorge Castelo of Portugal were the other two candidates interviewed by the technical committee.

Apr 26, 2019, 18:22 PM IST

After U-17 World Cup, Indian colts to play I-League home games in Delhi

In the hope of qualifying for the 2018 Russia World Cup, the Indian federation formed Pailan Arrows in 2010 as AIFF XI, but it was disbanded after competing in three I-League seasons. Promises galore, but none fulfilled.

Sep 08, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

Legends from different eras welcome FIFA U-17 World Cup to Kolkata

The 'City of Joy' on Friday accorded a unique welcome to the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy with traditional rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal sharing the dais.

Sep 01, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Sandesh Jhingan win 'Best India Footballers' awards at FPAI gala

Eugeneson Lyngdoh of Bengaluru FC and Sandesh Jhingan of Kerala Blasters FC were on Sunday awarded 'Best Indian Players' of I-League and ISL in the 7th edition of Indian Football Awards organised by Footballer Players' Association of India (FPAI) here today.

Sep 27, 2015, 22:39 PM IST