Tag Archives: India

Brazil announce squad for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

The Brazil Under-17 Head Coach Carlos Amadeu has named his 21-member squad for the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The Brazilian team will commence its U-17 World Cup preparation camp at Granja Comary, Brazil on September 12, before they travelling to Mumbai on September 25 for the …

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India’s tyre conglomerate MRF named West Ham United’s sleeve sponsors!

Indian tyre conglomerate MRF (Madras Rubber Factory Limited) has become at EPL side West Ham United’s new shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2017/18 Premier League season. MRF’s logo will feature on the left sleeve of the iconic claret and blue shirt, with this season being the first where top flight Premier League …

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FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner’s Trophy will be present at Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Sunday!

Football mania reached fever pitch in the city as the Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri Sports Complex became host to the latest Mission XI Million Festival. With less than a month to go for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, children from different schools gathered and celebrated the …

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Physical sale of tickets for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup starts in Goa!

The physical sale of tickets for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India started in Goa on Thursday, September 7 with the Official Launch of the Box Office near the Sports Authority of Goa​ ​Indoor​ ​Stadium in Fatorda. People of Goa will now be able to book their place …

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India’s tyre conglomerate MRF named Newcastle United’s sleeve sponsors!

Indian tyre conglomerate MRF (Madras Rubber Factory Limited) has been announced at EPL side Newcastle United’s new shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2017/18 Premier League season. Founded in 1946, MRF is the largest manufacturer of tyres in India and has more than 15,000 employees. The publicly listed company also produces …

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AFC President Shaikh Salman condoles the demise of Sultan Ahmed (Mohammedan Sporting)!

AFC president Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa sent his condolence message after the untimely demise of Mohammedan Sporting Club president Sultan Ahmed who passed away having suffered a cardiac arrest in Kolkata on Monday, September 4. In his condolence message to the All India Football Federation president Praful Patel, …

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LOC & Sony Pictures Networks launch the official 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India song!

With exactly a month to go for the tournament, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) formally launched Kar Ke Dikhla De Goal, the Official Song of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Written by lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Pritam, the song …

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Mumbaikars have the opportunity to watch FIFA Legends in action for no cost on Wednesday!

To mark 30 days to go for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India on September 6, Carlos Valderrama, Fernando Morientes, Marcel Desailly, Jorge Campos and Emmanuel Amuneke will take part in an exhibition game at the Dr D.Y. Patil Stadium and unveil the Winner’s Trophy for the Navi Mumbai …

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VIDEO: Watch the official 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup anthem!!!

The official anthem of the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be played in India from October 6 to 28 is now finally out. The song is titled “Kar Ke Dikhla De Goal” featuring musician-politician Babul Supriyo and Shaan while Indian football great Baichung Bhutia and India Women’s national …

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Legends from across different eras welcome FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy to Kolkata!

The Host City of the final of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, Kolkata hosted the Trophy Experience earlier today at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra. The Winner’s Trophy was unveiled by Aroop Biswas, West Bengal Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs amidst huge cheers in Kolkata. Speaking about the Trophy …

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