Iraq Confederation – AFC (Asia) FIFA Code – IRQ Nickname(s) – Lion Cubs of Mesopotamia; Ashbal Al-Rafidayn Tournament History The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup is only the second appearance for Iraq in this youth tournament history. Their first appearance was in 2013 where they were eliminated from the Group Stage. Year Hosts Final Status […]
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Mumbai City To Leave For Pre-Season Training In Valencia
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Mumbai City FC will set off for a 33-day long pre-season camp in Valencia, Spain early on Thursday morning. Mumbai will play a series of matches during their stay at the Oliva Nova Beach and Golf Hotel in Valencia that boasts of all the modern facilities a […]
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Seating Capacity At Kochi U-17 World Cup Venue Reduced To 29,000
Kochi, Oct 4 (IANS) Even as all the four teams in Group D of the Under-17 FIFA World Cup have hit the practice grounds here, state police chief Loknath Behra said on Wednesday that the seating capacity of the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium has been kept to 29,000, taking into account security issues. Behra, after an inspection […]
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Latino Flavoured FC Goa Offer Prayers To Spanish Saint Before Practice
Panaji, Oct 4 (IANS) Sports and religion share a strong bond. The pressure of performing on the big stage in front of thousands of passionate, screaming fans often prompts players and coaches to turn to the divine in order to find strength and solace. Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa are no different. For the […]
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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Team Previews – Group E
Honduras Confederation – CONCACAF (Central, North America and Caribbean) FIFA Code – HON Nickname(s) – La Mini H – Sub 17 Tournament History The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup is the fifth appearances for Honduras in this youth tournament. Their best result in this tournament was in 2013 where they had reached the quarter-final. […]
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Darren Sammy, Kieron Pollard to Lead Caribbean Sides in a Fundraiser Match for Hurricane Victims
A Caribbean Select XI will lock horns against a Trinidad side in Port of Spain on 14th October to raise funds for the victims of the recent hurricanes which shook the Caribbean Islands leaving everyone in a desperate condition. Former Windies skipper Darren Sammy and two-time Twenty20 World Cup-winning captain Darren Sammy will be taking […]
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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Team Previews – Group D
DPR Korea Confederation – AFC (Asia) FIFA Code – PRK Nickname(s) – Chollima Tournament History The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup is the fifth appearances for DPR Korea in this youth tournament. Their best result in this competition was in their debutant year in 2005 where they reached the quarter-final. Year Hosts Final Status 2005 […]
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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup Team: Previews – Group C
Iran Confederation – AFC (Asia) FIFA Code – IRN Nickname(s) – The New Youngsters Tournament History The 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup is Iran’s fourth appearances in this youth competition. Their best performance was in 2009 and 2013 where it reached the round of 16. Year Hosts Final Status 2001 Trinidad and Tobago Group […]
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Watch: Virat Kohli Wishes India’s Under-17 Team Good Luck Ahead of FIFA World Cup
In the coming days, India will get a measure of where does it rank when it comes to football. While the senior team has made some huge strides in recent times, it is the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup that is undoubtedly going to give a sneak peek at how the future of Indian football […]
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FC Barcelona Vs Las Palmas Match To Be Held Behind Closed Doors
Barcelona, Oct 1 (IANS) FC Barcelona said their La Liga match against visiting team Las Palmas would go ahead as scheduled on Sunday despite turmoil over a Catalan independence referendum but that it would be held behind closed doors. The club had called for the match to be postponed, but the Royal Spanish Football Federation had […]