“It all started on 24th April 2017 when a poster of FIFA U17 World Cup India 2017 caught my eye on a visit to a Bank of Baroda branch in my neighbourhood. The poster was about a ‘Contest for Young Journalists’ encouraging students to report on Gazprom’s Football for Friendship …
Read More »And So Here It Is – The final of one of the most watched colts’ tournament
After three weeks of intense competition, the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 is ready to be played at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. It will be an all-European affair with England and Spain, out of 24 teams, are still living the dream to wear the junior …
Read More »Jeakson Singh emerges from the slopes to etch himself in the pages of history
As Jeakson Singh Thounaojam headed the corner of Sanjeev Stalin into the bars of Colombia, he engraved his name in Indian football history as the first goal scorer across all age groups in a World Cup. Though India had lost the game 1-2, the goal will be cherished by the …
Read More »U-17 Football World Cup Trophy to tour Indian cities
TROPHY EXPERIENCE FOR U-17 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP Date: 17th August 2017-26th September 2017 Venue: New Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Kochi Description: The Local Organising Committee and FIFA have announced that the 6 host cities of U-17 Football World Cup will have a unique trophy experience from 17th August to …
Read More »Neymar to PSG; the transfer that shook ‘football economy’
The deal is done. Brazilian striker Neymar has been officially unveiled by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after completing his world-record 198 million pounds transfer from Barcelona. Neymar signed a 5-year contract with PSG, his new club after spending 4 seasons in Barcelona. Before moving to Paris, 25-year old Neymar visited his …
Read More »Through the ‘Slum’ ways, ‘Soccer’ gets a different meaning
26th September 2016. It was a packed house in Soccerex Global Convention held in Manchester, United Kingdom. It was the day when FIFA was going to announce the winner of its inaugural Diversity Award. International Gay & Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA), which promotes and fosters the worldwide growth of football …
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