Indian Football

Three AIFF Academy cadets to train at France’s FC Metz Academy!

If even a month ago one would have told AIFF Academy cadets Anirudh Thapa, Prosenjit Chakraborty and Jerry Lalrinzuala they would train at a Club which has produced the likes of Arsenal legend Robert Pires, Bayern Munich’s Frank Ribery, Manchester United forward Louis Saha, Roma’s current Midfielder Miralem Pjanic, Emmanuel …

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2016 Nike U15 Premier Cup: Bengaluru FC & Sporting Goa lose on Day 3!

The 2016 Nike U15 Premier Cup – All India Finals had another eventful day as two matches took place at the Duler Ground in Mapusa. Local side Sporting Clube de Goa suffered their second defeat in a row, a 2-5 loss to Kolkata side United SC, who took the lead in the 20th minute …

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Goa U18 League: Salgaocar colts defeat Patrong SC!

Salgaocar FC Under-18s defeated Patrong Sports Club in their 3rd fixture of the GFA U18 League held at Chicalim Ground. Liston Colaco netted a brace while Devendra Murgaokar provided both assists & also scored a goal for himself to ensure the Greens remain unbeaten. The first half kicked off with …

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Javier Ceppi: India PM Encouragement will play a huge role towards U17 World Cup success!

Buoyed by the PM’s support to the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, Tournament Director Javier Ceppi believes that the Government’s involvement in the FIFA’s flagship event to be hosted in India will play a major role towards creating a football revolution in India. The LOC set up by the AIFF is …

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2016 Nike U15 Premier Cup: Surprises in store on Day 2!

The 2016 Nike U15 Premier Cup – All India Finals had an eventful day as four matches took place in Nagoa and the Navelim Ground. In Group B, Pune FC had to swallow a defeat in the hands of Mohammedan Sporting Club while Sports Authority of India – Guwahati got the better of local …

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VIDEO – NDTV: Bengaluru FC’s Sunil Chhetri speaks on I-League triumph!

Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri told NDTV in an exclusive interview that quality junior players helped the team win their second I-League crown in three years. Chhetri, who also captains the national side, said Bengaluru FC’s back-room staff and the fans also played a key role this season.

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2016 Nike U15 Premier Cup: SAI Guwahati down Salgaocar colts!

The Salgaocar FC Under-15s were defeated by SAI Guwahati in their U15 I-league final round fixture held at Nagoa Ground in Goa. A brace from Bishnu Bordoloi which included a penalty in the 73rd minute and another goal netted in the 80th minute outdid a valiant Greens side. The first-half kicked off …

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