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AIFF Youth Cup: Both USA vs South Korea, Tanzania vs Malaysia end in draws!

Both the matches today in the AIFF Youth Cup played at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa ended in draws. First the United States of America and South Korea played a goalless draw in a crucial match of the AIFF Youth Cup at the Tilak Maidan on Saturday, May 21. …

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VIDEO – I-League: TeTe a TeTe with Katsumi Yusa (Mohun Bagan)!

Katsumi Yusa (遊佐 克美 – his name in Japanese), is a footballer from Japan who plays for Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan AC in the I-League. Yusa debuted for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a 2-2 home draw against Gamba Osaka in the 2007 J-League Division 1 on December 1. In India, Katsumi …

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AIFF Youth Cup: South Korea play 2-2 draw against Tanzania!

South Korea and Tanzania played a 2-2 draw in the AIFF Youth Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Goa earlier today. Courtesy the result, Tanzania, the leaders in the League table moved to 5 points from 3 matches while South Korea are on 4 points from 2 matches. The first …

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Germany’s Mesut Ozil visits Jordan, plays Football with Syrian Refugees & Jordan Under-17 Women!

Young football fans at the world’s second largest refugee camp of Zaatari, and players of the Jordan Under-17 Women’s National Team had the opportunity yesterday to dribble the ball with football superstar Mesut Özil, the Germany midfielder who plays his club football for Arsenal FC. Syrian boys and girls under …

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AIFF Youth Cup: South Korea beat Malaysia 3-0 in their opening encounter!

South Korea registered a 3-0 over Malaysia in their first match of the AIFF Youth Cup at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa on Tuesday, May 17. The winners led 2-0 at half-time. The first goal came in the 24th minute when Kim Chaewoon followed it inside the box, sidestepped …

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AIFF Youth Cup: India colts score 2-2 comeback draw against Malaysia!

The Indian Under-16 National Team came back from two goals down to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against Malaysia in their opening match of the AIFF Youth Cup at Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa today, May 15. Strikes by Muhammad Sallahuddin and skipper Arif Suhaimi in the 44th and the …

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Salgaocar FC celebrates AFC Grassroots Football Day!

Salgaocar Football Club yesterday organised a Grassroots Football festival at the Chicalim Panchayat Ground to celebrate AFC Grassroots Football Day. For children, playing a sport is important – not just because of the physical, or social benefits, but because of the fun they have. Grassroots football plays an important role …

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Foreign Youth Teams appreciate the initiative by AIFF to provide AIFF Youth Cup exposure!

The AIFF Youth Cup which is slated to kick-off from May 15, 2016 in Goa gives an opportunity for the participating Teams – USA, South Korea, Tanzania, Malaysia and hosts India to test their Footballing tenacity and progress, all in their mission to gear up for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 …

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AIFF Youth Cup: ‘Motivated’ India U-16 ready to face Malaysia in their opener!

A day prior to India’s opening clash against Malaysia in the AIFF Youth Cup which kicks-off tomorrow, May 15, Head Coach of the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, Nicolai Adam asserted the importance of, “competitive Tournament like the (AIFF) Youth Cup which act as a yardstick for the development of …

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