The India U-17 World Cup squad went down 0-3 against SL Benfica tonight, May 5 during their exposure trip to Europe. The juniors of the Portuguese giants, who are leading the Primeira Liga table, scored one in the first 45-minutes and added a couple in the second half to get …
Read More »Punjab beat Mizoram to lift the Junior National Football Championship!
Riding on a brace from substitute striker Jaskaranpreet Singh, Punjab beat Mizoram 3-0 to in the final to lift the Junior National Football Championship 2016/17 (Tier 1) at the Pant Football Ground in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh on Friday, May 5. After both teams were locked goalless after 90 minutes, Punjab surged …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel sets May 30 deadline for FIFA U-17 World Cup venues!
The Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday has assured the football fans of the country about hosting a successful 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The marquee event will be staged from October 6 to 28. The matches will be played over six different cities spread all across the country …
Read More »U-18 I-League: East Bengal overcome Salgaocar FC 3-2 to reach final!
East Bengal Club reached the final of the U-18 I-League for the first time, all thanks to a hard fought 3-2 win over Salgaocar FC in their semifinal clash at the Barasat Stadium today, May 5. Striker Telem Suranjit Singh’s brace plus a goal from Bidyashagar Singh was all that …
Read More »India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel promises to look into Aizawl FC issues with AIFF on ISL – I-League merger!
The Indian Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Friday said he will speak to the All India Football Federation on the issue of I-League champions Aizawl FC threatening a fast unto death if they are left out of a proposed unified new top tier league in India. “As far as the …
Read More »VIDEO – City2City: The Destinations – Mumbai!
Before the third City2City episode, here is a preview about Etihad destination Mumbai and its distinctive youth football.
Read More »AIFF Elite Academy beat United SC in epic penalty shootout to reach U-18 I-League finals!
Goalkeeper Samik Mitra came out as the hero in the first semi-final of the ongoing U-18 I-League as AIFF Elite Academy edged out United Sports Club following a marathon 13-12 penalty shootout to seal their place in the final which is scheduled at the same venue on Sunday (May 7, …
Read More »VIDEO – ET NOW: India cracks into the Top 100 in FIFA Rankings!
As ET NOW reports, the Indian football team has made it into the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in 21 years.
Read More »Salgaocar FC win El Shaddai Under-13 Invitational Tournament!
Salgaocar FC (SMRC) emerged victorious against Salgaocar FC (VMSB) in the El Shaddai Under-13 invitational tournament played in Assagao. Teams hailing from different parts of Goa like Sporting Clube de Goa and El Shaddai besides outstation teams like Foot Fun Mumbai took part. The tournament was played in a league …
Read More »DSK Shivajians FC rewards loyal fan with DSK Benelli Superbike!
DSK Shivajians FC, Pune’s only representative in the I-League 2016/17 have rewarded season ticket holder Abdul Waheed with a DSK Benelli TNT 25 Superbike on the day of their last home game of the season against Minerva Punjab FC. The bike was part of a contest the club run throughout …
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