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New Delhi hosts Curtain Raiser Function for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!

A curtain raiser function was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi today, August 19 for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held in India from October 6 to 28. The Trophy for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup was also displayed at the …

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Match officials for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India appointed!

With only two months to go before the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India kicks off, the FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 21 trios of match officials, representing all six confederations. For FIFA, it is essential to ensure that the best match officials from all around the world are …

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Goa FA condemns GFDC’s attempt to influence selection of players!

The Goa Football Association (GFA) today condemned the Goa Football Development Council’s (GFDC) attempt to influence selection of players for the Sub-Junior State squad which will represent Goa in the Sub-Junior National Football Championship 2017-18 for Boys (West Zone) to be held from August 20 to 25, 2017 in Goa. …

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: India’s biggest sports tournament kicks-off in 50 days!

At 1700 hrs on Wednesday, August 16, it was exactly 50 days to the start of the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The six Host Cities of the tournament – Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai and New Delhi – are waiting to welcome fans from India …

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Goa FA clear proposal for new dressing rooms & VIP Lounges at Duler Stadium!

The Executive Committee of the Goa Football Association which met under the Chairmanship of president Elvis Gomes at Panaji yesterday cleared the much awaited proposal for construction of two dressing rooms meeting International specifications and two VIP Lounges at Duler Football Stadium. The president Elvis Gomes said that Duler Stadium …

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India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu leaves Stabæk IF!

Indian national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has decided to leave Norwegian Tippeligaen club Stabæk IF, who have also confirmed that veteran goalkeeper John Alvbåge will be replacing Gurpreet. „Gurpreet Singh Sandhu wants more playtime and returns to India,“ Stabæk IF announced on their website. „Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been …

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Youth impact through football: Mission XI Million at Harvard Model UN India!

Football is the world’s most popular sport, and India has the world’s largest youth population. This year, presents a wonderful opportunity for the sport in India, as the country is set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year. On this occasion, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) …

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Aizawl’s Pachhunga University College are Mizoram Independence Day Women’s champions!

Pachhunga University College beat their final opponents Hrangbana College 10-0 in a one-sided final of the Independence Day Women’s Football Tournament 2017 played yesterday, August 15 at the Lammual Stadium in Aizawl. Free-scoring PUC had already found the net 21 times in two games, and they had no trouble finding …

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