Indian Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel provided a unique opportunity to slum children from across Delhi today to witness the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy displayed at his residence. The children were also gifted footballs during the event. Shri Goel said that the Prime Minister, …
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, today, launched the Host City Logo for Kolkata, the venue of the final of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The logo, an iconic representation of the state’s heritage and the Official Emblem for the tournament will form an essential link in the …
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The Trophy Experience for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India opened to an overwhelming response this weekend in the Capital as more than 250,000 people lined up to look and pose with the silverware at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and India Gate. Manufactured by Thomas …
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The renovation work at the Saltlake Stadium is nearing completion ahead of the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. The ground will be ready to host the football extravaganza in about a fortnight. XtraTime looks at the ground and work from the outside!
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After kicking off the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Trophy Experience at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Saturday, the Official Winner’s Trophy was put on display at the iconic India Gate in New Delhi on Sunday. The response to what is the first leg of the 6-venue …
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In a first of a kind experience, thousands of children along with dignitaries from the Government of India came together to celebrate the launch of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Trophy Experience in the capital city of New Delhi. The Official Winner’s Trophy for FIFA U-17 World Cup was …
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A curtain raiser function was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi today, August 19 for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held in India from October 6 to 28. The Trophy for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup was also displayed at the …
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With only two months to go before the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India kicks off, the FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 21 trios of match officials, representing all six confederations. For FIFA, it is essential to ensure that the best match officials from all around the world are …
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With less than 50 days to go for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad’s Head Coach Luis Norton de Matos believes that the Indian Colts are unveiling personality with every passing game. The Indian U-17s had travelled to Mexico City, Mexico to participate …
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At 1700 hrs on Wednesday, August 16, it was exactly 50 days to the start of the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The six Host Cities of the tournament – Goa, Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai and New Delhi – are waiting to welcome fans from India …
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