Jeakson Singh Thounaojam made history in the match against Colombia, when he became the first-ever Indian to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup match. Jeakson’s goal was the equaliser in the FIFA U-17 World Cup match in New Delhi in October, but unfortunately India lost the match 1-2. …
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The Quint in an interesting piece looks at the potential positives for India from hosting the currently ongoing 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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Apart from their footballing skills and the passion to play for India, the one thing that really binds the 21 members of the India Under-17 football team is the fact that most of them come to the world stage fighting immense hardships and financial crisis. And their families have stood …
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Talented striker Aman Chetri is missing the FIFA U-17 World Cup due to leg injury. India will focus to play as a team, not as an individual’s game. Check out to know what you need to know about India at the FIFA U-17 World Cup as The Quint speaks to …
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India’s FIFA U-17 World Cup team captain Amarjit Singh said that his side is ready to play their first match against USA in New Delhi on 6 October. Amarjit added that the competition is a big opportunities for all the players and the team is bonding well ahead of the …
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Along with USA, Colombia and Ghana, India is in Group A of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. However, qualifying for the Round of 16 will not be an easy task. Check out to know what you need to know about India’s position in FIFA U-17 World Cup as The …
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While East Bengal went head-to-head against Mohun Bagan this Sunday afternoon in the Calcutta Football League, The Quint asked fans – old and new – if they thought that the frenzy around the matches involving the two clubs is the same as it was in the 1970s and 80s. They …
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A group of 10 girls from Jharkhand, who are a part of NGO YUWA, took part in a two-week UEFA 2017 – Level 1 training program at the Spanish LaLiga side Real Sociedad in San Sebastian. The highlight happened last weekend, when the girls walked onto the pitch with Real …
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The Quint caught up with a few fans at the FIFA legends’ match in Mumbai on September 6. The exhibition match was held to mark the 30-day countdown for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. India will be hosting its first-ever global football tournament.
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The India Under-17 boys team is geared up to take part in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will begin on October 6 in India. While speaking to the media in New Delhi a while ago, striker Shubham Sarangi and midfielder Rahul K.P. spoke about their favourite players, how …
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