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Under-17 World Cup hosting rights, lone silver lining for Indian football in 2013

New Delhi: 2013 will be unforgettable for Indian football for many disappointing reasons. Only one good news came in the last months of the year that India got the hosting rights for FIFA Under-17 World

India TV Sports Desk India TV Sports Desk Updated on: December 28, 2013 7:55 IST
under 17 world cup hosting rights lone silver lining for
under 17 world cup hosting rights lone silver lining for indian football in 2013

New Delhi: 2013 will be unforgettable for Indian football for many disappointing reasons. Only one good news came in the last months of the year that India got the hosting rights for FIFA Under-17 World Cup which will be played in 2017.



Indian team witnessed the worst years in the history of Indian football. The six time champs failed to claim SAFF Championship which was held in Nepal. Then they were unable to qualify for the final round of the AFC Challenge cup.     
 
Indian football team also played 4 international friendly matches during the year, losing two, winning one and drawing the other.
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