The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad defeated Second Division Norwegian Club Ullensaker’s Under-16 Team 3-0 on yesterday, June 24 in Norway. Coming on the back of a 2-2 draw against Stabaek IF, the Indian Colts dominated the match and kept hold of possession, whilst dictating the tempo of the game. …
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There is this thing with defenders in the ‘Beautiful Game.’ They might look rugged on the field – tackling for the ball, screaming for the Team to maintain shape, giving their blood and sweat to keep the opposition at bay. But off pitch, it can be one of the most …
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The India international goalkeeper Subrata Pal spoke to The Quint about the difference between the Indian Super League and I-League. He also said that the players are provided better facilities in the ISL as compared to I-League, while Team India is in a time of transition!
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After the positive response of the overseas trials in Dubai, there are plans to take it further to more Countries – all with an aim of scouting Indian Passport holders and strengthening the Indian squad for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. In an interview with AIFF Media, Abhishek Yadav, AIFF …
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The Indian FIFA Under-17 World Cup squad drew 2-2 against Norway’s Stabæk IF Under-16 in Norway on Tuesday, June 21. The Indian Colts fostered an early goal scoring opportunity in the 16th minute when Komal tried to capitalize on a Boris cross from the right flank. Komal however failed to …
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Following the launch of the SAI – AIFF Overseas Scouting Project for the Indian FIFA Under-17 World Cup Squad, the AIFF Director of Scouting Abhishek Yadav conducted trials for Indian Passport holders in Dubai (UAE) on June 10/11, 2016. Yadav scouted a total of five boys who would be undergoing …
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The All India Football Federation’s Technical Director Scott O’Donell visited French Ligue 1 club FC Metz to do the review of the five boys who have been training at the FC Metz Academy for the past five to six weeks. Mr. O’Donell spent significant time with the boys, their coaches …
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The Indian Under-17 World Cup Squad came from two goals down to play out an impressive 3-3 draw against SV Wehen Wiesbaden U-17 in Germany yesterday, June 14. Although the Indian Colts had a chance to take an early lead in the 10th minute when Sanjeev burst onto goal after …
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The All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched its Global Scouting Programme, named the SAI–AIFF Overseas Scouting Project (OSP) which started with on-field trials in Dubai on June 10/11 for born boys in 2000 & 2001, residing in the UAE and nearby States/Countries. The …
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In an effort to scout Players for the current India Under-16 National Team presently preparing for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched a Global Scouting Programme. The Programme, named the SAI–AIFF Overseas Scouting Project (OSP) started …
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