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India U-16 coach Bibiano Fernandes: Still room for improvement!

With less than one month to go for the Indian U-16 National Team to participate in the AFC U-16 Championship finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, head coach Bibiano Fernandes said there is still room for improvement in the team after the Indian Colts had defeated Turkish giants Besiktas 5-1 on …

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India win 3-1 against APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC U-20 in Australia!

A first-half header from Sajid Dhot and a sublime brace from Sumeet Passi ensured a 3-1 win for India against APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC Under-20 side in a friendly fixture played in Sydney today, August 25. After APIA Tigers boys scored the opening goal of the match in the 27th …

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CFA-AFC ‘Dream China’ Beijing Social Responsibility programme paves the way to football-focused social development!

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) in conjunction with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), brought together communities and corporations under the Chinese Football Association ‘Dream China’ Beijing Social Responsibility Programme held recently. The events, involving more than 80 children and 60 coaches, were held at the National Olympic Park in Beijing …

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Newly put together India U-15 to go on China exposure tour!

Keeping in mind that the youth development is an endless and continuous process, the All India Football Federation in coordination with the Sports Authority of India has organised an exposure tour for the India U-15 team to travel to China to play in the 2018 Jinshan International Youth Football Championship …

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India to play friendly match against A-League champions Sydney FC!

The Indian National Team currently on an exposure trip in Australia will play against defending A-League champions Sydney FC in a friendly fixture on August 28. Besides, India are also scheduled to play against APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC and Rydalmere Lions FC on August 25 and 31 respectively. Head Coach …

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Japan celebrate historic triumph at 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup!

Japan defeated Spain in the final of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France to claim the title just 15 days after losing 1-0 to the same opponents in the group stage. The tables were turned this time around as Hinata Miyazawa, Saori Takarada and Fuka Nagano scored …

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Palestine FA president!

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the President of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, with a 12-month match suspension and a fine of CHF 20,000 for breaching article 53 (Inciting hatred and violence) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, following media statements he gave calling on football fans to …

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India Goalkeepers provide framework for SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship triumph!

It is widely acknowledged in football that goals win you matches but clean-sheets win you championships. In the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, which India won defeating Bangladesh 1-0 in the final in Thimphu, the Indian U-15 Girls conceded only one goal in four matches, while scoring sixteen. The Indian Goalkeepers …

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VIDEO – AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC 2-3 Altyn Asyr FK – Match Highlights!

Bengaluru FC produced an inspired second-half comeback against Turkmenistan side Altyn Asyr FK but still lost 2-3 in the first-leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zone semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Blues conceded three goals, before scoring two of their own to take a 2-3 …

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