The eastern Indian city of Kolkata will host heavyweights Brazil and Uruguay in international football friendlies against the host nation in October, the All India Football Federation said on Thursday.

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday told the government to play a proactive role in having FIFA's suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) lifted and facilitate hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup competition in the country.

FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to "undue influence from third parties", world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Indian goalkeeping great Subrata Paul says he was "speechless" on Wednesday after he failed a drugs test and was warned he could face a four-year ban.