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Countdown to 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India – 100 days to go!

Today, June 28 marks 100 days to go for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India and the excitement continues to grow as India prepares to host the country’s biggest football event to date. Tournament Director for the Local Organising Committee of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Javier Ceppi said, …

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Wix & Manchester City make a dream come true for winner of Latin American campaign!

Wix.com Ltd. and English Premier League side Manchester City Football Club have revealed the winner of their Latin America all-star campaign resulting in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with four star football players. The lucky winner is Gabriel Gargiulo Pacca, a Wix user from Brazil. Pacca was featured in a custom online …

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Javier Ceppi delivers an update on all 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India venues!

June 28, 2017 marks 100 days until the start of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, and excitement continues to grow around the country as the host cities prepare for the biggest sporting event to date. Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director, 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India gives …

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Mission XI Million Festival receives record response in Aizawl!

Demonstrating the love, the north-east region of the country holds for the beautiful game of football, more than 7,500 children from close to a hundred schools participated in the Mission XI Million festival at Aizawl, Mizoram. Hon’ble Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Vijay Goel was present …

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Football on the rise through FIFA Live Your Goals Programme!

In an effort to boost Women’s Football in India, the All India Football Federation launched the FIFA Live Your Goals in India in 2015. Since then under the FIFA Live Your Goals banner the AIFF has extended the horizons of Women’s Football in the nation including vigorous work at Grassroots …

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Joma and Serie A side Atalanta Bergamo sign Technical Partnership deal!

Joma Sport and Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio have announced their new technical sponsorship agreement thanks to which the Spanish sports brand will be dressing the Italian Serie A team from next 2017/18 season onwards. This agreement confirms Joma’s continuity and commitment to one of the strongest, most visible and attractive Football …

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AIFF participates in first AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course!

The All India Football Federation alongwith 21 other AFC Member Associations is participating in the first ever AFC Women’s Coaching Tutors Course, which kicked-off in Shanghai, China on June 20, 2017 and is slated to conclude on June 29, 2017. 25 members have been participating in the Course including Indian …

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Joma presents the official Dunfermline Athletic FC shirt for the 2017/18 season!

Joma has created a shirt preserving the identity of Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic FC using black and white stripes as the mains feature. It is designed with a new fitting providing greater adjustment to the body to prevent pulling and enhance the player’s comfort. The new Dunfermline Athletic FC …

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EPL: Crystal Palace appoint Frank de Boer as their new manager!

English Premier League side Crystal Palace Football Club earlier today announced Frank de Boer as the club’s new Manager on a three year contract until June 2020. De Boer has previously managed Durch giants Ajax Amsterdam and Italian Serie A side Inter Milan, and his managerial honours include four consecutive …

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Red Star Belgrade & Macron sign five year partnership deal!

Kit maker Macron and Serbian top club Red Star Belgrad have signed a five year agreement that will see the Italy-based company working with the club as technical sponsor until 2022. Red Star made history in former Yugoslavian (now Serbian) football with superstars like Vladimir Petrovic, Dragan Stojkovic, Dejan Stankovic, …

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