The spectators at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium could not have asked for a better final of the historic Under-17 World Cup as England came from two goals down to beat Spain 5-2 in a thrilling all-European title-decider. The grand finale witnessed a thunderous start with both the teams enjoying ample chances early on. The Spain […]
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U-17 WC: Premier League, La Liga Prodigies On Show In Saturday’s Spain-England Final
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) When England and Spain clash in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final on Saturday, it will be a battle between potential future stars of the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga, the two most watched leagues in India. From Premier League leaders Manchester City to LA Liga counterparts FC Barcelona, the […]
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U-17 WC: Spain, England Eye Maiden Title (Preview)
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) England and Spain will have their eyes firmly trained on the history books waiting to christen them as first-time champions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup when the two footballing hotshots renew acquaintances in the hotly-anticipated final here on Saturday. In the first all-European final of this competition, England, who have never […]
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U-17 WC: Ramos Will Watch Spain Play In Final
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Spain’s Real Madrid star defender Sergio Ramos will be watching the colts take on England in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final on Saturday here, sources close to the team management said. In a text message after Spain’s 3-1 semi-final win against Mali, Ramos wished the players luck and said he would […]
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U-17 World Cup: Spain Beat Mali To Enter Final
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Spain rode on a brace from striker Abel Ruiz to defeat an impressive Mali 3-1 and enter the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Wednesday. Ruiz (19th, 43rd minutes) struck twice for Spain before half-time while Ferran Torres (71st) got the third goal. Lassana N’Diaye scored a consolation goal […]
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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Quarter-Final 3 – Spain’s Passing Football beat Iran By 3-1
Spain’s passing football beat Iran 3-1 in the third quarter-final of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi). Spain earned the 3-0 lead after Abel Ruiz (13’), Sergio Gomez (60′) and Ferran Torres (67′) scored once each. Iran’s only talking point was Saeid Karimi who reduced the trail for his team on […]
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Exciting Spain Face Dark Horses Iran In U-17 World Cup Quarters
Kochi, Oct 21 (IANS) Iran are expected to face an uphill task as they aim to keep their history-making run going against formidable Spain in a quarter-final clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Sunday. The only Asian team still left standing in the competition, Iran have won all four of their games so […]
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U-17 World Cup: Spain Beat France To Enter Quarters
Guwahati, Oct 17 (IANS) A late penalty by Abel Ruiz saw Spain edge past France 2-1 to enter the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Tuesday. Lenny Pinto put France in the lead in the 34th minute but soon Juan Miranda of Spain scored an equaliser in […]
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India Rise To 105th Spot In FIFA Rankings; Peru, Spain In Top 10
Zurich, Oct 16 (IANS) The Indian football team rose two spots to 105th position in the FIFA rankings released on Monday. Peru entered the top 10 spot for the first time while Spain climbed three places to enter the segment. India produced a dominating performance to thump Macau 4-1 in their fourth qualification match for the […]
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U-17 World Cup: Spain Down North Korea To Enter Second Round
Kochi, Oct 13 (IANS) Spain were made to struggle by a spirited North Korea as they scripted a 2-0 win in their last Group D match to enter the second round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Friday. Mohamed Moukhliss (4th minute) and Cesar Gelabert (71st) struck in each half as Spain finished […]