German sportswear giants adidas earlier today, February 21 announced its association with the 2017 FIFA Under-17 football World Cup ‘Local Organising Committee’ to come on-board as the exclusive performance partner for the Mission XI Million programme that was recently flagged off by Sports Minister Vijay Goel and All India Football …
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The India Under-17 National Team presently in Goa preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup trained under National Coach Stephen Constantine in Goa today, February 20. Constantine will be working with the boys this week till Saturday, February 25. “We needed to ensure that till the appointment of the …
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Former England international Stuart Pearce and former AIFF technical director Colm Toal are amongst a shortlist of seven coaches that the AIFF has drawn up for the India Under-17 head coach role from 75 applications received. The search was forced on the AIFF after they had to part ways with …
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Former India international and Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shibaji Banerjee passed away in Kolkata this Sunday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest after he had attended a programme in Alipore. Shibaji Banerjee was 68 and is survived by his wife and son. His most famous match in his beloved Mohun Bagan …
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The AIFF Elite Academy defeated Dempo SC 2-0 in the ongoing U-18 I-League at the Duler Ground in Mapusa in Goa earlier today, February 19. Both goals came in the second half for the AIFF Colts after a drab first half, which ended with a goalless stalemate at half-time and …
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Did you know that Sunil Chhetri has an accolade that surpasses Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry? Here are 5 unique facts collected by Superpower Football about the Indian Football Team striker. Prepare to be baffled!
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A Government of India and All India Football Federation initiative, Mission XI Million was flagged-off on Friday, February 10 by Indian Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Vijay Goel, and Praful Patel, President of the All India Football Federation. Driven by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi’s vision of …
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With 238 days to go until the start of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, the Official Mascot of the tournament was revealed today at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. In a ceremony attended by India’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel, and the chairman of …
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The All India Football Federation has publicly advertised for a new Head Coach for the India Under-17 National Team which is to take part in the forthcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India in October 2017. Reflecting on the AIFF’s future course of action, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das …
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Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the February 2017 rankings, India dropped a spot to be in 130th position behind Suriname and ahead of Dominican Republic. India have 243 points, the same as last …
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