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India U-17 coach Luis Norton de Matos: Boys are eager to contribute something!

India’s U-17 World Cup coach Luis Norton de Matos has been “impressed with the attitude of the boys.” In the second part of the interview, Norton speaks about the attitude of the boys, the time left for the World Cup, his Indian connection and much more. What is your first …

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Interview with new India U-17 World Cup coach Luis Norton de Matos!

NEW DELHI: India’s U-17 World Cup Team coach Luis Norton de Matos says he has been “hugely inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.” In the first of the two-series interview after taking charge of the U-17 World Team Luis spoke at length about the positives of the team, his meeting with Mr. Patel …

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Volunteer programme launched for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India today launched its volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between 6 and 28 October …

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Mission XI Million reaches 2,000 School landmark!

The legacy project of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, Mission XI Million reached the landmark of reaching out to 2,000 schools across India earlier today. An All India Football Federation and Government of India initiative, the pioneering programme reached the milestone at Government Secondary School in Chimpu …

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VIDEO: My visit to the under renovation Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata!

I visited the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata earlier today, March 2 to have a look personally on the state of the ongoing renovation work ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. I couldn’t enter all areas due to the ongoing work, but still I got a good overview of …

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VIDEO – 24 Ghanta: AIFF appoint Luis Norton de Matos head coach of the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad!

The All India Football Federation yesterday, March 1, 2017 appointed Portugal’s Luis Norton de Matos as the Head Coach of the India U-17 World Cup Team for the forthcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Here is the 24 Ghanta report on Luis Norton de Matos’ appointment as the …

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AIFF appoint Luis Norton de Matos head coach of the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad!

The All India Football Federation today, March 1, 2017 appointed Portugal’s Luis Norton de Matos as the Head Coach of the India U-17 World Cup Team for the forthcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Matos who met the AIFF Advisory Committee including representatives from Sports Authority of India, …

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India coach Constantine: Thoroughly enjoyed training the India U-17 boys!

National Coach Stephen Constantine says he thoroughly enjoyed training the U-17 boys in Goa. Constantine who was asked by All India Football Federation to help the U-17 Team also informed that the commitment from the boys was commendable. In a freewheeling interview to AIFF Media, Constantine spoke at length about …

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Podcast – 420Grams Ep1: The Curious Case of Nicolai Adam!

A new podcast on Indian football has been launched under the curious name of 420grams featuring the host Arjun Pandit, Siddhanth Aney, and Varun Agnish in the first episode. Topic in the first-ever episode is the Curious Case of Nicolai Adam and his sacking as India Under-17 coach. The people …

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