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Memorial service held for former AIFF president late P.R. Dasmunsi held in Delhi!

A memorial was organized in the capital today, December 15, 2017, in remembrance of former AIFF president late Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi who had passed away at the age of 72 on November 20, 2017. As a mark of respect, the AIFF Flag had flown at half-mast at the AIFF Headquarters …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India drop a spot to 57th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest quarterly FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the fourth rankings of 2017, India dropped a spot to be in 57th position jointly with Peru behind Iran and ahead of Bosnia & Herzegovina. India have 1409 points, …

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Liverpool FC Legends have a ball in India’s financial capital Mumbai!

Effortlessly juggling a ball wearing Kolhapuri slippers, putting decades worth of football knowledge into a two-hour training session with local underprivileged children and attending a fan screening of Sundays’ Merseyside derby – these are just some of the highlights of the Liverpool FC Legends visit to India for LFC World …

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VIDEO – DD News: Rajyavardhan Rathore felicitates former Indian football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill!

Former Indian national football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill was felicitated in New Delhi today for his outstanding contribution to Indian football. Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented him a shawl, memento and a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh (500,000) on the occasion.

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Rajyavardhan Rathore felicitates former Indian football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill!

Former Indian national football team captain Gurdev Singh Gill was felicitated in New Delhi today for his outstanding contribution to Indian football. Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore presented him a shawl, memento and a cheque of Rs. 5 Lakh (500,000) on the occasion. …

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FIFA World Rankings: India stay 105th, Germany retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the November rankings, India stay 105th position behind Georgia, but ahead of Nicaragua; while Germany stay top. India have 320 points, the same like than last month but …

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VIDEO – ANI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets India U-17 squad in New Delhi!

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met the India U-17 Team at the Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi on Friday, November 10. The India U-17 team who represented the nation in a 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time in Indian Sports history were invited by …

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises India for successful hosting of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino lavished huge praise for India for successfully hosting the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India and expressed that “FIFA delegations has returned to Zurich with a host of unforgettable memories and having made many warm-hearted new friendships during our stay’ in India. In the letter of gratitude …

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FIFA monitoring AIFF (India) situation after the Delhi High Court judgement!

As I had written a few days ago here on the blog (After Delhi High Court verdict, could AIFF (India) be suspended by FIFA?), I felt and feel that the Delhi High Court judgement could put India and the All India Football Federation in a spot and force world governing …

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AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers: India suffer 0-5 loss to hosts Saudi Arabia!

The Indian U-19 National Team suffered a huge 0-5 loss against hosts Saudi Arabia in their opening match of Group D of the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers at the Prince Mohammad bin Fahad Stadium in Damman tonight. The Indian Colts were slow off the blocks as the hosts tried to …

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