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India U-20 coach Floyd Pinto names 25 member squad for U-20 COTIF Cup!

The Indian U-20 National Team participating in the U-20 COTIF International Football Tournament will leave for Valencia, Spain on Saturday, July 21. The India U-20 National team consists of boys who represented India in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India and the U-19 National Team boys. The team …

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Senegal defender Mourtada Fall signs for FC Goa!

Indian Super League franchise FC Goa have announced the signing of Senegalese central defender Mourtada Fall for the 2018/19 season. The 30 year old 6ft 3inch African is a valuable addition to Sergio Lobera’s men and will provide much needed strength and height in the Gaurs’ back line. Mourtada is …

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India to play historic international friendly against China in October 2018!

The All India Football Federation confirms its senior National team’s participation in the scheduled FIFA October 2018 window for an International Friendly against China. The Indian National Team, FIFA ranked 97th (as per June FIFA Rankings ranking) will travel to Beijing to play against the 75th ranked (as per June …

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Lalbiakliana MFA Super Cup 2018: Chanmari FC defeat Aizawl FC to seal a place in the final!

Chanmari FC needed extra-time goals from Laldampuia and Lalmuanzova to rise above rivals Aizawl FC to book their place in the final of the Lalbiakliana Memorial MFA Super Cup 2018. The semifinal was played at Lammual ground, Aizawl on Thursday, July 19. It was goals galore in the battle of …

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7.7 million football fans visit FIFA Fan Fest during 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!

The FIFA Fan Fest took Russia by storm. Following the exhilarating final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia that saw France take the title, FIFA confirmed that the Russian edition of the FIFA Fan Fest welcomed 7.7 million visitors. This compares to 5.2 million fans at the 2014 …

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India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: Match against Thailand U-16 is a mental test for us!

After the Indian U-16 National Team came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against “bigger” opponents, Bangkok Glass FC U-17 in Thailand, head coach Bibiano Fernandes, labelled the performance as a “brave” one. “It was a show of immense determination and courage on display with a …

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AIFF Academy accreditation for India results for 2018/19 season announced!

The All India Football Federation has declared the Academy Accreditation assessment results for the season 2018/19. A total of 109 Academies had applied for Academy Accreditation for the season, out of the total applications received, 83 academies have successfully cleared the criteria and received a star rating. Of the 83 …

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Soccerex USA to deliver the Wellness Zone in partnership with the Wellness Universe!

As was witnessed at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, teams are placing greater value on the mental aspects of sports performance and this subject will be looked at in depth at this year’s Soccerex USA – November 15/16, Miami – with a special event zone, delivered in partnership with The …

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Fighting India U-17 Women lose 1-3 to Russia in BRICS Tournament!

The Indian U-17 Women’s National Team lost 1-3 to Russia in the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament today, July 19 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Coming on the back of a 1-5 loss against the hosts South Africa, the Indian eves took an early lead through Soumya Guguloth in the 6th minute …

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