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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Bengaluru FC players delighted to lift Federation Cup title!

Bengaluru FC on Sunday night lifted their second Federation Cup in three seasons, their fourth title in as many years of existence after beating rivals Mohun Bagan through two C.K. Vineeth extra-time goals in Cuttack. Delighted Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri said, “The last ten days had been so difficult …

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World Football Forum 2017 in Changsha, China closes on a high!

Football and industry leaders from China and across Asia and Europe have travelled back home from the World Football Forum 2017 in the Chinese city of Changsha, following three days of discussion, insight – and some world-class football from international football legends Robert Pires, Giazka Mendieta, Gianluca Zambrotta, Gilberto da …

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India camp for 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifier match kicks off in Mumbai!

The Indian National Team camp in preparation for the forthcoming 2019AFC Asian Cup Qualifying match against Kyrgyz Republic has kicked-off in Mumbai with players for stage 1 having reported on Saturday, May 20. Players from Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, will, however, be reporting to the Camp in stage 2 …

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Super-Sub CK Vineeth scores extra-time brace as Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan in Federation Cup final!

A C.K. Vineeth brace in the second period of extra time (107′, 118′) saw Bengaluru FC edge out archrivals Mohun Bagan 2-0 to be crowned the 2017 Federation Cup champions on a night where Albert Roca’s men didn’t put a foot wrong at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Blues …

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Guinea join Ghana on plane to 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

Guinea secured a goalless draw with Ghana in their final group game at the 2017 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, meaning they joined their opponents at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Ghana were already assured of their place in India having won their opening two games …

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517 children from Anantapur Sports Academy celebrate AFC Grassroots Day!

Anantapur Sports Academy (ASA), upon receiving invitation from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), joined hands with local body, Anantapur District Football Association (ADFA) and State body, Andhra Pradesh Football Association (APFA) to organise the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Festival 2017 in the district of Anantapur on May 15, …

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India U-17 beat an Italian U-17 side, but not the Italy U-17s!

On Friday, May 19 afternoon, the Indian Under-17 national team played a friendly against an Italian Under-17 national team in Arizo, Italy, but after the hype of the Indian win over the Azzurri, news trickled out that the team India faced was not the full Italy U-17 national team but …

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