Understanding The Structure Of Indian Football

Tathagata Mukherjee offers his take to dispel the illusions people have over the structure of Indian football...

'Barca Wouldn't Be The Same Without Pep'

Argentine striker Lionel Messi hailed the Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola's influence of the Catalan club, saying that the Spanish Giants would not be the same without the former Spain international as boss

Can Football's IPL Be A Success?

Last week the IFA (Indian Football Association), governing body of football in West Bengal, launched the Premier League Soccer (PLS). Goal.com's Amoy Ghoshal delves into what football's IPL could do to the sport in West Bengal and maybe eventually on a nationwide basis.

It's Football, Not Feetball

On a hot sunny day, I came across a sight that made me stop in awe - Four boys around the ages of 15 playing football on crutches. Although it is called "football," these talented young players have shown that they do not need their feet to take part in the sport. Passion and belief is all that is needed...

Late Once Again

It has been almost three weeks since the Indian FA released an official statement that they would now seek legal opinion to take the next bit of action against Bob Houghton. This is not the first time that the AIFF has been late in dealing with an important situation. Goal.com's Amoy Ghoshal explains...

How To Plan A Better Future

One may state that what’s the point in going back to back to the previous years and cribbing on the facts which has brought India to this level? However, to plan a better future it makes sense to study the past in order to best avoid the mistakes committed earlier, doesn’t it?

Stop Criticizing Us

Indian international Sunil Chhetri agrees with the same and the hat-trick hero mentions that the who’s who of Indian football must look into this as soon as possible. “It’s big time that we need to think about this. The FIFA days are very important for the national team."