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FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If an Indian born player with valid Indian passport thinks that he can play football, then All India Football Federation's Chief operating officer (COO) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Abhishek Yadav is looking for you.

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Hima put on a tweet, sharing her experience on the show.

Year Ender 2018: A rare good year for Indian football

Year Ender 2018: A rare good year for Indian football

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Indian football was a picture of good health with a 10-man under-20 outfit's triumph over Argentina

India to host Under-17 women's World Cup in 2020

India to host Under-17 women's World Cup in 2020

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

This will be the second FIFA tournament India will be hosting, after the Under-17 men's World Cup in 2017.

Jet-lagged India looking to adapt well before WC qualifier against Guam

Jet-lagged India looking to adapt well before WC qualifier against Guam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The team spent some 16 hours on the flight and landed in Guam 27 hours after leaving Bengaluru on June 12. They had their first training session on Sunday afternoon at the Guam FA Stadium.

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

ISL: Pires, Fikru get two-match ban, fine; Atletico coach Habas suspended for bust-up

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Setting an example and cracking the whip on indiscipline, the All India Football Federation suspended Atletico de Kolkata head coach, Antonio Lopez Habas for four matches while Goa FC's marquee player Robert Pires and Kolkata's Fikru Lemessa have been banned for two matches each for breaching the disciplinary code during the ongoing Indian Super League.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

Could move court if three points are awarded to Real Kashmir: Minerva Punjab

Could move court if three points are awarded to Real Kashmir: Minerva Punjab

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The club said it had not received the assurances it had sought as far as security of its players are concerned

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Midfielder Amarjit Singh has been unanimously elected as the captain of Indian team for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held next month.

Fransa chief declared persona non grata

Fransa chief declared persona non grata

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

The AIFF said Fransa Pax president Mickey Pacheco had brought 'disrepute' to the game, league and AIFF.

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

'Hosting WC will be a game-changer for Indian football'

'Hosting WC will be a game-changer for Indian football'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The AIFF on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to approve its bid to host the U-17 World Cup in 2017, saying it will be a "game-changer for Indian football" provided the country eventually gets to organise the quadrennial event.

Fransa to be disbanded: Pacheco

Fransa to be disbanded: Pacheco

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Fransa Pax Football club president Francisco Pacheco announced his decision to disband his club in protest against the AIFF's decision.

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

I-League: Royal Wahingdoh return as the table-toppers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Royal Wahingdoh FC notched up another three points after beating Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0.

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Skipper Amarjit Singh opened the scoring in the 74th minute, Abhishek Halder doubled the lead in the 80th and Edmund completed the tally with a strike in the 92nd as India dominated the proceedings for the better part of the game.

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was among the first in the Indian sporting fraternity to take to Twitter to pay his tributes to Diego Maradona.

NFL to retain 10-team format

NFL to retain 10-team format

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

The National Football League would remain a 10-team affair, the AIFF informed on Sunday

'We are trying to make India a football country'

'We are trying to make India a football country'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

'We can see kids wearing a Barcelona or Spain jersey. I want to see them wearing a Pune Football Club or Dempo jersey.' The All India Football Federation's Technical Director Scott O'Donnell tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi about his plans for Indian soccer.

Intercontinental Cup: India lose to New Zealand in final league match

Intercontinental Cup: India lose to New Zealand in final league match

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Chhetri scored his 62nd international goal to equal Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo's goal tally

Sports Shorts: I-League may have 4 new clubs from next season

Sports Shorts: I-League may have 4 new clubs from next season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Odisha FC made a strong case for play-off qualification with a 2-1 victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League encounter, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Indian football: Dheeraj gets maiden call-up for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Dheeraj, whose performance under the woodwork during the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India earned him accolades, is the third player after skipper Amarjit Singh and defender Anwar Ali from that squad, to get a call in the senior team camp.

Mohd. Sporting dismiss talk of closure, says will not play in I-League Div 2

Mohd. Sporting dismiss talk of closure, says will not play in I-League Div 2

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Mohammedan Sporting have opted against playing in the second division of the I-League and also pulled out of the Durand Cup football tournament, beginning October 28, apparently due to financial crisis.

For us there is one league and it is the I-League: FIFA

For us there is one league and it is the I-League: FIFA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Asked about the popularity of the Indian Super League, and whether FIFA will recognize it, secretary-general Jerome Valcke was quick to point out that for the world body there is only one league and that's the I-League. Manu Shankar reports

KCA decide to move Ind-Windies ODI to Thiruvananthapuram

KCA decide to move Ind-Windies ODI to Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A decision in this regard was taken by KCA officials after a meeting with Sports minister A C Moideen in Thiruvananthapuram.

NFL matches rescheduled

NFL matches rescheduled

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The match between Mohun Bagan and Tollygunge Agragami has been postponed to March 6, while the AIFF has also rescheduled the matches of Goa's Sporting Club de Goa.

India confident of winning Under-17 football World Cup bid

India confident of winning Under-17 football World Cup bid

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel on Thursday expressed confidence that India would win the right to host the Under-17 FIFA World Cup in 2017 despite facing strong competition from the other three bidding countries.

20 years playing for India and yet no Arjuna Award!

20 years playing for India and yet no Arjuna Award!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I regret not having played an individual sport. When it came to rewarding an athlete, it was always one in an individual sport who was favoured.' 'I feel lucky that I was born in India and played football for India. I can go home with a smile on my face..'

Chhetri follows Kohli, turns vegan

Chhetri follows Kohli, turns vegan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Last year, Kohli had adopted a plant-based diet and Chhetri said his awareness came during a stint with Sporting Lisbon in 2013.

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Indian football team jumped four places to be at 148th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released today, on the back of an impressive 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in Mumbai last week.

India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

After taking on Vitoria de Setubal at Troia, the team will cross swords against leading Portuguese club sides Belenenses, Benfica, Estoril and Sporting Club Portugal.

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Present perfect, future tense for Aizawl FC

Rediff.com16 May 2017

India's prolific film industry churns out scores of movies with plotlines bordering on the absurd every year but even Bollywood might have dismissed as too preposterous the story of the rise of soccer club Aizawl FC.

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Jeje Lalpekhula scored a hat-trick as a rampaging Mohun Bagan routed Shillong Lajong 5-0 in their home leg semifinal of the Federation Cup football tournament at the Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat, West Bengal, on Sunday.

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