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Chile Head Coach: India U-17s are a very competitive team!

Following ten-man Indian U-17 World Cup Squad’s 1-1 draw against Chile U-17s in the last match of the Four-National Tournament held in Mexico City, Mexico on August 6, 2017, Chile’s Head Coach Hernan Caputto lavished heavy praise on the Indian Colts. “India is a very competitive team. Its coach Luis …

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Independence Day Cup 2017: Bethlehem Vengthlang FC seal last semifinal spot!

The final Group A fixtures of the Independence Day Cup 2017 were played today and MPL club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC sealed their place in the last four. The first fixture of the day saw AIFF Elite Academy U-19 sign off with a win over Dinthar FC. Edmund Lalrindika scored a …

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AIFF Elite Academy U-19 beat Dinthar FC in their final Independence Day Cup group match!

Edmund’s brace handed the AIFF Elite Academy U-19s a 2-1 victory in their final match of the Independence Day Cup 2017 tournament at the Lammual Ground in Aizawl today, August 7. The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 boys went ahead in the fourth minute when Edmund tapped it home from a …

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VIDEO: Hall of Fame to remember Indian football legends!

A special ‘Hall of Fame’ exhibition on the exploits of Indian football from 1948 to 1982 will set to held in New Delhi in September 2017 just ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Speaking about the upcoming exhibition, the past of Indian football and the current …

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Podcast – 420Grams Special: The Turning Point for Sunil Chhetri!

This is a podcast on Indian football under the curious name of 420grams featuring the host Arjun Pandit with a special on India captain Sunil Chhetri on his 33th birthday this week. For those of us who spent our formative years wallowing in the mire of Delhi football, local heroes …

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India U-17s lose 0-3 to Colombia in Torneo de 4 Naciones in Mexico!

In their second match of the Torneo de 4 Naciones in Mexico, the India U-17 World Cup Squad lost 0-3 against Colombia at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Mexico City earlier today, August 4. After yesterday’s harsh 1-5 loss to hosts Mexico, the India colts again conceded an early …

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AIFF Elite Academy U-19 split points with Bethlehem Vengthlang FC!

The AIFF Elite Academy U-19 boys finish with another 1-1 draw in the ongoing Independence Day Cup 2017 today, August 4 as Lalawampuia’s goal snatched a crucial point from the home team’s grasp. Meanwhile, it was AIFF U-19 boys third draw in as many games in the tournament. Having played …

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India U-17 coach Luis de Matos: We will be competitive against Colombia in Torneo de 4 Naciones!

Luis Norton de Matos, Head Coach of the India U17 World Cup Team said that his boys will be ‘competitive’ when India U-17 take on Colombia U-17 in the ongoing invitational Torneo de 4 Naciones tournament in Mexico. “We landed very late due to visa issues and it was understandable …

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