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FIFA & EA SPORTS announce first-ever EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series and FIFA eWorld Cup 2018!

FIFA and Presenting Partner EA SPORTS today announced the launch of their global competitive gaming initiative that features a brand new visual identity and kicks off on November 3. The Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup is built around the new EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series, the official qualification …

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FIFA Council approves key organisational elements of the FIFA World Cup!

The FIFA Council convened today in Kolkata, India, and decided on a few important elements related to the FIFA World Cup™ – for both next year’s edition in Russia and the future of football’s showpiece competition. FIFA’s strategic body approved an increase in the prize money for the 2018 FIFA …

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Festive mood ahead of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Final as art students paint Alpona at VYBK Stadium!

Right from witnessing the first Indian goal in a FIFA World Cup to being the most-watched edition of FIFA U-17 World Cup in the history of the game, 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India has unfolded many a newer chapter of the game but another one was shelved until the …

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History, revenge and consolation on offer in 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Finale!

And so there were two. From the 24 teams that travelled to India in search of World Cup glory, only England and Spain still have a chance of making their dreams come true. After three weeks of intense competition, the final of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India will …

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Former England defender Sol Campbell: The standard in India has been very high!

English football has produced countless top-class defenders down the years, and there can be no doubt that Sol Campbell falls into that category. The 43-year-old turned out 73 times for the Three Lions between 1996 and 2007, participated at three FIFA World Cups™ and made over 400 appearances in England’s …

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hailed as a fantastic event!

With the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India set to conclude on Saturday in Kolkata, media gathered at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium for a closing press conference on Thursday. Jaime Yarza, Head of FIFA Tournaments, reflected on a “fantastic tournament”, while the Chairman of the India 2017 Local …

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Mizoram Premier League: Bethlehem Vengthlang FC win thrilling encounter against Dinthar FC!

Last season’s finalists Bethlehem Vengthlang FC ended their 3 game run without victory with a 3-2 win over Dinthar FC in round 11. Bottom table club Dinthar FC took the lead in the first half through striker Jackson Victor Ogheneochuko in the 24th minute. Bethlehem Vengthlang FC had chances to …

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Mizoram Premier League: Aizawl FC end Chhinga Veng FC’s 22 game unbeaten run!

I-League champions Aizawl FC showed their mettle to end the incredible unbeaten run of 22 games by Chhinga Veng FC with a 2-0 victory at the Lammual Stadium in Aizawl. A good run of form from Aizawl FC in phase 2 has seen them climb the Mizoram Premier League table …

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AIFF president Praful Patel: India has arrived at the world stage!

The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel expressed his “delight and satisfaction at AIFF’s dream project 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India being an astounding success.” “In terms of organisation, the infrastructure, the attendance and conduct of the games is a reflection of the fact that India has …

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Prince Ali & LaLiga president Javier Tebas visit the Zaatari Refugee Camp!

HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Football Association (JFA), welcomed to Jordan today President of the Spanish LaLiga Javier Tebas and accompanied him to the Zaatari refugee camp in Northern Jordan. Prince Ali and Tebas attended one of the football workshops organized by the Asian Football …

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