Indian Football

India U-17 World Cup squad play 2-2 draw against SL Benfica!

The India Under-17 World Cup squad, currently on an exposure trip in Europe, came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against Portugal giants S.L. Benfica U-17 Team at the Seixal Stadium in Lisbon today, April 27. Jitendra and Shahajahan found the net for the Indian Colts …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Mohun Bagan’s Sony Norde – Aizawl FC deserves to be this I-League’s champions!

Mohun Bagan’s Haitian superstar Sony Norde lauded the amazing I-League performance of Khalid Jamil coached Aizawl FC as the Mohun Bagan winger told XtraTime, “They deserve this moment. I will be happy if they become the eventual champions.” At the same time, he added, “At the same time, I would …

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VIDEO: Volunteer programme launched for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India has its own volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between October 6-28, 2017. Watch …

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AIFF Senior Vice-President Subrata Dutta to attend World Football Forum 2017 as speaker!

The World Football Forum today announced that Subrata Dutta, Senior Vice-President of the All India Football Federation, will participate at the WFF 2017 in Changsha, China. Subrata Dutta will provide insight into the current situation and perspectives of football in India. He is heavily involved in the 2017 FIFA U-17 …

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I-League: East Bengal name squad for final game at Mumbai FC!

Kolkata giants East Bengal Club have announced their final 18 players squad for their final I-League match of the season against Mumbai FC on Saturday, April 29 at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai. After finally winning a game following four losses against Minerva Punjab FC over the weekend, the red …

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Aizawl FC Coach Khalid Jamil: Being better team doesn’t matter, playing better on the day matters!

As Aizawl FC embark on their final mission needing a draw to land their maiden I-League title in their final match against Shillong Lajong FC, Head Coach Khalid Jamil, in an effort to keep his boys free from the tension is willing to soak in all the pressure himself. “Kuch …

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U-18 I-League National Finals kick off in Kolkata tomorrow!

The U-18 I-League National Finals is slated to kick-start tomorrow, April 28 in Kolkata where 12 teams will be vying to clinch the title. 12 teams are divided into three groups with the three group champions and the best second-placed team will proceed to the semifinals and then the final …

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VIDEO: Draw for 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers; India face Saudi Arabia, Yemen & Turkmenistan!

Forty-three Asian hopefuls now know their qualifying opponents following Friday’s draw at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. India face 2016 runners-up Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Turkmenistan in Group D. Watch the draw ceremony above!

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East Bengal & Mohun Bagan ready to join the ISL on their own terms, seek AIFF backing!

Kolkata giants East Bengal Club and Mohun Bagan AC today, April 26 met with officials of the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) at the Bengal Club in central Kolkata to discuss ways forward in regard to their possible participation in the Indian Super League. The top clubs officials sat around …

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