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02 Nov 2017 16:45 IST
Now with the lights dimmed at the Salt Lake Stadium and the confetti cleared post the nightly revelries of October 28, the arduous voyage to reshape India’s football destiny begins.
02 Nov 2017 17:26 IST
13,47,133: Total attendance recorded across six venues and 52 games, making this edition the most-attended U-17 World Cup in history, bettering the ...
28 Oct 2017 22:20 IST
The Three Lions youngsters handed Spain a humiliating 5-2 defeat in the final at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
28 Oct 2017 19:56 IST
A moment of fortuitous break, exploited by the team’s playmaker Alan, put the South American champion ahead in the 55th minute of the third place playoff match against Mali in the FIFA under-17 World Cup, before substitute Yuri Alberto added one more, two minutes from the whistle to ensure a winning end to the South American champion's Indian campaign.
27 Oct 2017 19:22 IST
The FIFA Under-17 World Cup final promises a free-flowing but a tactically nuanced encounter which will often see interchanging of positions and systems as the teams figure ways to assert their dominance.
27 Oct 2017 20:30 IST
While Spanish coach Santiago Denia said his team would look to play to its strengths, Steve Cooper, his English counterpart, said, his players will try to stay humble and play according to the plan and system.
27 Oct 2017 19:36 IST
“I am happy with how the FIFA Under-17 World Cup has been perceived by the population here,” the FIFA president said.
26 Oct 2017 14:33 IST
With two matches left in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, the current edition is set to become the most attended U-17 World Cup ever, along with registering the highest number of goals scored as well.
26 Oct 2017 00:22 IST
"We are among the top four teams in the world (in this age group) so I can't be disappointed with the tournament," Mali coach Jonas Komla said after his team crashed out of the FIFA U-17 World Cup semifinal.
23 Oct 2017 17:41 IST
The semifinal has been shifted to Kolkata after Brazil complained about the playing conditions.
22 Oct 2017 23:05 IST
Brazil turned the match around on its head with a spectacular comeback after the break with substitute Weverson finding the equaliser before Paulinho ensured the victory with a pile-driver.
22 Oct 2017 20:01 IST
On a balmy Sunday evening at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the Iranian coach was proved right as an impressive Spain poked holes in his side’s defensive gameplan to chalk out a 3-1 win to enter the semifinals.
21 Oct 2017 22:56 IST
England produced yet another breathtaking attacking display, dismantling USA 4-1 to enter the semifinals of the Under-17 World Cup. This is England’s maiden entry into the last four at this level.
21 Oct 2017 22:00 IST
Mali overcame slushy conditions to better a tough-playing Ghana 2-1 and ensure a semifinal ticket in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
21 Oct 2017 21:54 IST
The FIFA Under-17 World Cup clash between Brazil and Germany has drawn a huge interest over the question whether the creativity of ‘Selecao’ will be scoring over the tactical efficiency of the ‘Nationalelf’.
21 Oct 2017 18:43 IST
Iran, which qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time, will be playing against an opponent that has steadily improved as the tournament has progressed.
21 Oct 2017 15:57 IST
He also hit out at the local organising committee for adopting a ‘lottery system’ to distribute tickets among former footballers.
20 Oct 2017 22:19 IST
Mali has been better in attack while Ghana has been more resolute in defending. Ghana’s progress has not been as spectacular as Mali but the team has managed a good defensive record, conceding just one goal in four matches.
20 Oct 2017 23:15 IST
USA striker Tim Weah has found his touch at a crucial time, scoring a fantastic hat-trick against Paraguay. On the other hand, England coach Steve Cooper has lost his key player Jadon Sancho at a crucial time, who has gone back to Dortmund to play in the UEFA youth league!
21 Oct 2017 01:57 IST
England manager Steve Cooper said that he wants to test his squad against the best. The USA coach John Hackworth insisted that the team has worked hard and was ready to challenge England.
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