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Volunteer Programme registration closes to overwhelming response!

29,358 football enthusiasts between the age of 18 and 72 submitted their applications by the closing of the registration process for the Volunteer Programme of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India on May 15, 2017. The figure represents one of the highest ever for a volunteer initiative in …

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My #arunfoot Videoblog #33!

Besides writing on my blog arunfoot.com, I now regularly do my arunfoot Videoblog on Facebook LIVE on the latest in the world of football with a special focus on Indian and German football. In the latest installment I speak about the following: 1. The upcoming UEFA Champions League final 2. …

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VIDEO – TOI: Modi praises Germany’s success in football & its Bundesliga!

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on a state visit to Germany yesterday held consultations with chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany besides signing 12 MoUs and agreements covering diverse sectors. At a joint press conference at the signing ceremony, Mr. Modi amongst other things highlighted the success of Germany …

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Chandigarh Youth League – Day 3: Minerva Punjab FC players visit the tournament!

Chandigarh Youth League kicked off with Day 3 of matches today at Sector 17 Football Stadium. The Chandigarh Youth League is being organised from May 27 to June 11 by Minerva Punjab FC in association with Chandigarh Football Association and Mission XI Million at the Sector 17 Football Stadium. Day …

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India PM Modi praises Germany’s success in football, asks for German help & support!

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on a state visit to Germany held consultations with chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany besides signing 12 MoUs and agreements covering diverse sectors. At a joint press conference at the signing ceremony, Mr. Modi amongst other things highlighted the success of Germany in …

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Himachal Pradesh FA opens online registration for Clubs!

The Himachal Pradesh Football Association has opened online registrations of amateur and professional football clubs in Himachal Pradesh. Deepak Sharma, HPFA General Secretary, explained that people interested in opening football clubs in Himachal Pradesh can apply to HPFA to either register an amateur or professional club. He also said that …

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AIFF invites candidates for match commissioner seminar 2017-18!

The All India Football Federation invites candidates to apply for it’s Match Commissioner Seminar 2017-18 at New Delhi in June/July 2017. Candidature criteria Age: between 30-55 (born between 1963-1988) Football experience: Minimum three (3) years of organising matches as official(s) of a State Association or affiliated league/clubs Computer skills: Well-versed …

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Mizoram FA’s General Body meets & celebrates different championship triumphs!

The Mizoram Football Association successfully organised its General Body Meeting of 2017 on Friday, May 26 at the R Dengthuama Hall, Mualpui. It also held a celebration for its various successes on the pitch this season. Lal Thanzara, President of the MFA, said at the meeting, “The success that Mizoram …

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Chandigarh Youth League – Day 2: A Sunday of excitement!

Chandigarh Youth League concluded its second day of matches today at the Sector 17 Football Stadium. The Chandigarh Youth League is being organised from May 27 to June 11 by Minerva Punjab FC in association with Chandigarh Football Association and Mission XI Million at the Sector 17 Football Stadium. Day …

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India Women’s Championship: Facile victories for Railways & Pondicherry!

The Indian Railways beat Odisha 3-0 in a Group II quarterfinal match of the National Women’s Football Championship played at the JCT Sports Complex in Chohal, Punjab. The first-half was the evenly contested with Railways managing to keep Odisha at bay on a few occasions. After a barren first-half, Railways …

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