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Madanpura Grassroots League organised in Mumbai!

The All India Football Federation in association with Indian Super League Club Mumbai City FC and Tipu Sultan Football Academy organised the Madanpura Grassroots League 2017, a community Football league played out at YMCA Madanpura in Mumbai Central that kicked-off on January 28, 2017. Local teams competed in the age …

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Just Play Train the Trainer Course comes to India!

The All India Football Federation in association with Western India Football Association (WIFA) and Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC conducted the first ever WIFA-MCFC-AIFF Grassroots and Just Play Train the Trainer Course. An AIFF Grassroots Leaders Course integrated with the Just Play Train the Trainer Course saw 26 …

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India U-17 World Cup Team to face Portugal’s Vitoria de Setubal in friendly match!

With less than six months to go for India’s first FIFA World Cup, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad is gearing up in full swing for the mega event and currently is on an exposure trip in Europe to bolster ranks. The …

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I-League: Oscar Bruzon’s Mumbai FC share spoils with Chennai City FC!

It was Mumbai FC’s most crucial match of the season, as they desperately sought to cling onto their I-League status but, the match against Chennai City FC ended in a goalless stalemate. Mumbai FC head coach Oscar Bruzon made three changes to the side which drew against Churchill Brothers. Thoi …

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AFC Development Committee agrees to expand President’s initiatives!

The hugely successful Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s initiatives, which have aided the development of many of AFC Member Associations (MA), should be extended, the AFC Development Committee agreed on Friday, April 14. Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the AFC Development Committee, chaired by HE Mohamed Khalfan MS Al Romaithi, recommended …

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I-League: Mumbai FC look upto Bruzon for Resurrection against Chennai City FC!

With only three games in hand for the host Mumbai FC in the 10th edition of the I-League, the Yellow Submarines are in a very difficult position to save themselves from the relegation trouble. In a must win game aginst Chennai city FC they will rein in every drop of …

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I-League: Shillong Lajong FC suffer a 0-2 home loss to Bengaluru FC!

It was a frustrating day at the office for Shillong Lajong FC as they were defeated 0-2 by defending champions Bengaluru FC in a Round 16 I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday afternoon. A goal was scored on either side of half time for the …

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I-League: Sony Norde’s superb strike gives Mohun Bagan win at Minerva Punjab FC!

Mohun Bagan managed to snatch away a 1-0 away victory against Minerva Punjab FC courtesy of a Sony Norde strike in what was a crucial win in their quest to recapture the I-League crown. Sanjoy Sen knew nothing less than a win would matter with Aizawl FC having notched up …

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I-League: Aizawl FC put pressure on Mohun Bagan with a 3-1 win at Churchill Brothers!

Stephane Kamo Bayi’s brace (7′, 46′) and a late goal by Laldanmawia Ralte (85′) proved enough for Aizawl FC to gain all three points from Churchill Brothers at the Tilak Maidan in Goa to put the pressure back on Mohun Bagan in the I-League title race. Although Anthony D’Souza (69′) …

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Know your Official Mascot of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

On February 9, 2017, the Official Mascot for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India was unveiled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, in a ceremony attended by Vijay Goel, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (IC) and Praful Patel, AIFF President and Chairman of …

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