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India U-17 gear up to face Mexico U-17 in Four-Nation Tournament!

The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad will lock horns against Mexico U-17s in the first match of the Torneo de 4 Naciones Tournament at Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Mexico City, Mexico tomorrow (August 03, 2017). The kick-off for which is slated for 8:30 PM IST. The Tournament which features …

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USSF president Sunil Gulati: India 2017 a special event for me!

Laughs, big smiles and a handshake. The exact moment at the Official Draw that 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosts India were pulled out of the pot to play USA in the Opening Match saw Sunil Gulati, wearing his hat as head of the US Soccer Federation, turn to his …

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Vijay Goel: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India preparations progressing as per the plans!

The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel said in the Rajya Sabha today the preparations for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India scheduled to be held from October 6 to 28, 2017 at six venues viz., New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati …

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Independence Day Cup 2017: Chhinga Veng FC score stunning comeback, Chanmari FC also win!

MFA Super Cup champions Chhinga Veng FC came from two goals down to win 5-2 against Mizoram Police FC to make it two wins out of two matches on Tuesday. Mizoram Police FC took an early two goal lead through Lalsangbera and B. Zoramthanga within the first 10 minutes. Chhinga …

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Maharashtra to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from August 30-September 11!

The Western India Football Association (WIFA), the governing body of football in Maharashtra, is set to organise an AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Mumbai from August 30 to September 11, 2017. Eligible for the AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course are AIFF ‘D’ Coaching degree holders with six to eight …

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2017 FIFA Interactive World Cup: 19 football clubs to feature for the first time!

With six teams announced 15 days ago, six more last week and the last seven this Monday, we all now know which 19 clubs will be lining up at the inaugural FIFA Interactive Club World Cup, to be held in London on August 5. Up for grabs at the event …

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FIFA U-17 World Cup Director Javier Ceppi: Kochi set to host biggest match on Indian soil ever!

The official draw ceremony of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India in Mumbai bought some cheers to the fans across the world, but one city located in the southern part of India was surely the happiest. The city with some crazy football fans is not only getting an opportunity …

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Independence Day Cup 2017: Bethlehem Vengthlang FC win, Aizawl FC & AIFF U-19 battle to a draw!

Day Three of the Independence Day Cup 2017 saw Bethlehem Vengthlang FC come out 1-0 winners against Dinthar FC in Group A, while I-League champions Aizawl FC were held to a draw by an impressive AIFF Elite Academy U-19 team in the same group. An exciting first half saw Dinthar …

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PIFA-organised Varsity Cup 2017 won by Team Habibiz in Mumbai!

PIFA Corporate Leagues, a division of Mumbai-based PIFA, organised another successful football tournament to promote Indian football under the grassroots development guidelines of the AIFF. The Varsity Cup was specially designed for College and University students especially for those going abroad for further studies. Ten teams participated in the two-day …

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