The Indian National Football Team achieved its best FIFA World Ranking since February 1996 as they were ranked 96 in the July 2017 according to latest FIFA Rankings. In the process, India are currently placed 12th in Asian Football Confederation (AFC). India’s best-ever FIFA Ranking till date stays 94 which …
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Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the July rankings, India gained four places to be in 96th position behind Cyprus, but ahead of Mozambique. India have 341 points, 10 points more than last month …
Read More »FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – India have welcomed Coal India Limited as a National Supporter for the tournament. President of All India Football Federation and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Praful Patel said: “We are delighted at the partnership …
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The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has given a strong warning, but not suspended India international goalkeeper Subrata Pal following a failed doping test on March 18, 2017 which according to the agency was only possible due to neglect or a mistake of the doctor. NADA in a release said, “In …
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The Indian Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel today inspected the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi which is one of the venues for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India to be held in October this year. The officials at the venue appraised …
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FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India today announced that Phase I tickets for Kolkata, Guwahati and Kochi have been reopened for sale. Illustrating the huge interest in the beautiful game in these regions, tickets for these three cities had been sold out well …
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FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today announced the participation of FIFA Legends Esteban Cambiasso and Nwankwo Kanu along with Indian sporting icons Sunil Chhetri and P.V. Sindhu at the Official Draw for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Kanu and Cambiasso are no strangers to the …
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The All India Football Federation today on July 4, 2017 submitted an expression of interest to host the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in India. The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel stated that this would be the next “logical step for the development of Football in India”. “With …
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To be labelled the ‘Godfather’ of football in a certain region would perhaps be something that would afford some a slightly lofty air. However, Malswam Tulunga (also spelled Shylo Malsawmtluanga), who is often called the ‘Godfather of Mizo footballers’ due to him being one of, if not the biggest name …
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Today, June 28 marks 100 days to go for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India and the excitement continues to grow as India prepares to host the country’s biggest football event to date. Tournament Director for the Local Organising Committee of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Javier Ceppi said, …
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