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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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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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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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India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel promises MFA Ground, Football Academy at Sairang, Mizoram!

Indian Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel arrived in Mizoram today, June 26 and visited the Mizoram Football Association’s football ground currently under construction at Sairang Dinthar and promised a football academy in celebration of the successes of Mizoram in football. Vijay Goel said, “The …

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VIDEO – AP: YUWA’s football goal to get potential girl brides to university!

As AP reports, Football is being used to build the confidence and independence of young girls in rural India in the state of Jharkhand, encouraging them to attend school and ultimately aim for a university education. The scheme is funded by a non profit organisation called YUWA, which at the …

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The FPAI announced squad for charity match against Mizoram in Aizawl!

The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) have announced their 18 players FPAI XI squad for the charity match against Mizoram XI to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday, July 1. FPAI president Renedy Singh and former FPAI president Bhaichung Bhutia will also be present …

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