Football is the world’s most popular sport, and India has the world’s largest youth population. This year, presents a wonderful opportunity for the sport in India, as the country is set to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup later this year. On this occasion, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) …
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It was an overwhelming occasion for everyone present at Vishwas Vidyalaya in Gurugram as ahead of India’s 70th Independence Day, more than 300 children, including those with special needs, gathered in large numbers to show their love for football at a Mission XI Million festival. What set this apart from …
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The India Under-17 boys team is geared up to take part in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will begin on October 6 in India. While speaking to the media in New Delhi a while ago, striker Shubham Sarangi and midfielder Rahul K.P. spoke about their favourite players, how …
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Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee for FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017 Javier Ceppi addressed the unexpected decline in the sale of tickets in Phase III in Guwahati at a media interaction. The city is now lacking behind Kolkata and Kochi in terms of ticket sales after …
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Reinstating the importance of India’s first FIFA Tournament, Project Director of the LOC, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Joy Bhattacharjya today said that the tournament will inspire sporting fans across the country which will help contribute towards the growth of football in India. Addressing a press conference in …
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The Local Organising Committee and FIFA have today announced the dates of a unique Trophy Experience for India’s first major footballing event: the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Trophy Experience will cover almost 9,000km over a 40-day period between August 17 and September 26. Fans will be able to …
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Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, FIFA U-17 World Cup – India 2017, Javier Ceppi, urged the football fans across India to come and cheer for the first Indian team that will play a FIFA tournament. Javier delivered a fresh update …
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Delighted by the fate of Goan fans who will get an opportunity to host traditional powerhouses of global football such as Germany and Brazil, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, Javier Ceppi confirmed physical sales of tickets in Goa. “We have …
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Laughs, big smiles and a handshake. The exact moment at the Official Draw that 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosts India were pulled out of the pot to play USA in the Opening Match saw Sunil Gulati, wearing his hat as head of the US Soccer Federation, turn to his …
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The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel said in the Rajya Sabha today the preparations for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India scheduled to be held from October 6 to 28, 2017 at six venues viz., New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati …
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