FIFA Under-17 World Cup

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It’s Dream come true for me, says Aniket Jadhav

Jadhav also thanked Balaji Rao, owner of Blackburn Rovers Football Club, his agent Jehan Kothary of KSMN sports, and Jamshedpur FC for the support.

06 Mar 2019 12:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

India a ‘messenger of peace’, contributes through UN: Modi

Modi said ailments like diabetes occur mainly due to lifestyle and exhorted the children to play outdoors more to be healthy and escape such ailments.

30 Oct 2017 1:25 AM

Spain’s Abel Ruiz (right), with six goals, is currently the second highest scorer in the Fifa Under-17 World Cup behind England striker Rhian Brewster, whose tally is seven. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Ruiz has England in sights

Spain star is focused on winning final and not Golden Boot.

27 Oct 2017 12:34 AM

The Brazil-England semi-final will now be played in Kolkata.

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Guwahati semi-final shifted to Kolkata

The change of venue will cause some inconvenience to the English and Brazilian teams as they are already in Guwahati.

24 Oct 2017 12:46 AM

Spain captain Abel Ruiz celebrates his goal against Iran at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday. Spain won 3-1. (Photo: Sunoj Ninan Mathew)

La Rojita end Iran’s dream run in QFs

Iran were offered a lifeline as substitute Karimi poked in a Sayyad header to make it 3-1, but it was too late.

23 Oct 2017 12:28 AM

Brazil’s Weverson (second from left) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Germany in their U-17 World Cup quarter-final in Kolkata on Sunday. Brazil won 2-1. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Paulinho powers Brazil into semis

Samba juniors come from behind to down Germany in last eight encounter.

23 Oct 2017 12:27 AM

The Andheri stadium also played host to the Brazil, New Zealand and England Under-17 teams for practice matches prior to the World Cup.

FIFA Under-17 World Cup: MFA to become AFC-compliant

This means that new seats will be installed in the stadium and special boxes for VIPs and media will be constructed.

22 Oct 2017 12:50 AM

USA’s Timmothy Weah celebrates his goal.

Weah triggers Paraguay rout

USA planned to soak up the pressure and hit on the counter, aware of their opponents’ defensive infirmities.

17 Oct 2017 12:30 AM

Germany’s Maurice Malone (right) and Colombia’s Fabian Angel in action in their Fifa Under-17 World Cup round of 16 match in New Delhi on Monday. Germany won 4-0. (Photo: AP)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany too hot for Colombia

The goal put Arp second on the golden boot list, level on four goals with Japan’s Keito Nakamura and one behind France’s Amine Gouiri.

17 Oct 2017 12:29 AM

‘Not under pressure to win title’

Colombia coach Orlando Restrepo said their performance has “developed with each match”.

16 Oct 2017 1:46 AM

Unbeaten Paraguay scored ten goals to qualify as Group B toppers. (Photo: PTI)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: USA up against Paraguayan flair

The South Americans boast of a potent attacking line, scoring 10 goals in their three group matches and 16 in the qualifiers, second only to Brazil.

16 Oct 2017 1:45 AM

Germany advanced as the second best team in Group C, involving Iran, Guinea and Costa Rica at the Fifa U-17 World Cup. (Photo: Sunoj Ninan Mathew)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany face tricky Colombia

Colombia coach Orlando Restrepo will surely take a cue from Germany’s group stage travails while formulating his plans.

16 Oct 2017 1:43 AM

India goalkeeper Dheeraj Moirangthem takes a selfie with his fans after their last group match against Ghana in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI )

Back these boys, they are the future: Matos

For now, the Under-17 boys will feature in the I-League with New Delhi set to be their base.

14 Oct 2017 1:30 AM

Germany’s Nicolas Kuhn scores against Guinea in their Fifa U-17 World Cup Group C match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday. Germany won 3-1. (Photo: Arun Chandra Bose)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany set up Colombia date

Despite the scoreline, Guinea played with conviction, created more chances and had more possession than Germany.

14 Oct 2017 1:29 AM

India growing AS a Nation, say Dutch scouts

The Netherlands couldn’t qualify for this edition of the World Cup, but scouts from Dutch clubs are here to look for future stars.

13 Oct 2017 12:11 AM

German players at practice in Kochi. (Photo: Sunoj Ninan Mathew)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany look to regain pride

The Asians shown flashes of brilliancy against Brazil and Niger and have speedy forwards.

13 Oct 2017 12:11 AM

Paraguay’s Giovanni Bogado (right) celebrates after scoring in their Group B match against Turkey. (Photo: AFP)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Penaloza sends Colombia through

Juan Penaloza who scored both goals against India in their 2-1 win, was Colombia’s star here too with a goal and an assist.

13 Oct 2017 12:10 AM

Ghana’s Eric Ayiah (left) in action in their Under-17 World Cup Group A match against India in New Delhi. (Photo: Pritam BandYopadhyay)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Ayiah brace ends India’s dream

Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh made a save but the ball fell to Aiyah, who was placed perfectly at the top of the box.

13 Oct 2017 12:10 AM

Luis Norton de Matos demands Goals to put early pressure

In Ghana, India have formidable opponents and Matos acknowledged that it will be a tough ask for them.

12 Oct 2017 1:26 AM

Indian players at a practice session in New Delhi on Wednesday ahead of their Fifa Under-17 World Cup Group A match against Ghana. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: India face Ghana with dream to qualify

India lost 0-3 to giants USA in the opener and then 1-2 to Colombia in their Group A matches.

12 Oct 2017 1:16 AM

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