The AIFF Elite Academy got an astounding 4-1 victory over Minerva Punjab FC in the Group C opener of the U-18 I-League National Finals at the Barasat Stadium in Kolkata earlier today. Lalengzama Vangchhia (19′) opened the scoring before Edmund Lalrindika (33′, 38′) scored a brace to make it 3-0 …
Read More »I-League: Relegated Mumbai FC & struggling East Bengal both aim for a win!
Mumbai FC, already relegated this season will have the pride to play for at home, as they take on the formidable but struggling East Bengal Club at the iconic Cooperage Football Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai FC faced Shillong Lajong in their previous fixture, which ended 1-1 owing to a late …
Read More »Countdown to 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India Final: Six Months to go!
As football fever continues to grip the country, today, April 28 2017, marks six months to go until the final of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the first FIFA final India will ever host. On October 28 2017, the two finalists of the competition will take the pitch …
Read More »Aizawl FC Coach Khalid Jamil: Being better team doesn’t matter, playing better on the day matters!
As Aizawl FC embark on their final mission needing a draw to land their maiden I-League title in their final match against Shillong Lajong FC, Head Coach Khalid Jamil, in an effort to keep his boys free from the tension is willing to soak in all the pressure himself. “Kuch …
Read More »U-18 I-League National Finals kick off in Kolkata tomorrow!
The U-18 I-League National Finals is slated to kick-start tomorrow, April 28 in Kolkata where 12 teams will be vying to clinch the title. 12 teams are divided into three groups with the three group champions and the best second-placed team will proceed to the semifinals and then the final …
Read More »Shillong Lajong FC coach Singto: Will not let Aizawl FC walk in & take title!
Even as Aizawl FC gear up to script their perfect fairy tale ending in Shillong, Thangboi Singto, head coach of Shillong Lajong FC won’t mind his Club playing villain on the day. “It’s a NorthEast Derby and Aizawl FC haven’t won the title as yet,” Singto mentioned. “We won’t let …
Read More »India U-17 World Cup squad lose 1-2 to Portugal’s Belenenses!
The India Under-17 World Cup squad lost 1-2 to Portuguese club side Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses of Lisbon at the Jamor Stadium in Portugal yesterday, April 25 in their second practice match of the exposure trip to Europe. The Portuguese opponents scored two quick goals in the second half …
Read More »Ajax’s Amsterdam ArenA to become the Johan Cruyff ArenA!
The board of the Amsterdam ArenA (Stadion Amsterdam), the management of AFC Ajax NV and the mayor and the City of Amsterdam councilors for Sports and Participation have agreed in a memorandum of agreement to change the name of the Amsterdam ArenA to the Johan Cruyff ArenA. With the change …
Read More »AIFF Grassroots Instructors Course Kicks-Off in Goa!
In a first to extend the horizons of Grassroots Football in India, the All India Football Federation in association with Goa Football Association kicked-off the AIFF Grassroots Instructors Course at the Don Bosco Football Ground in Goa on April 25, 2017. 20 members will participate in the course which is …
Read More »Salgaocar FC Juniors’ Ronaldo scores three past Holy Cross SC of Arambol!
Ronaldo Oliviera’s second half hattrick and a goal from Liston Colaco gave Salgaocar FC Juniors all three points in their GFA First Division match against Holy Cross SC of Arambol played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. In the North versus South encounter which was played in the scorching heat produced …
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