India U16 coach Bibiano receives standing ovations from Indonesian & Malaysian Journalists
It’s not often that a rival coach in football is applauded by journalists at the post-match press conference. Moments after India drew 0-0 with Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarterfinals…
AFC U16 Championship: Goalkeeper Neeraj stars as India hold Iran for the first time in 33 years
33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. That match too had…
Indian colts handed tough draws for 2018 U-16 and U-19 AFC Championship qualifiers
Tough draw awaits India in both the AFC U-16 and U-19 Championship 2018 qualifiers which will be played later this year after the FIFA world cup The draw for AFC U-16…
There is still a long way to go: India U16 coach Bibiano Fernandes
Even as the entire Indian footballing fraternity have gone gaga over the Indian U-16 National Team emerging champions in the four-nation International tournament in Serbia, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes isn’t…
India U-16s defeat Tajikistan 4-2 to be crowned champions of 4-nation tournament
With wins against Jordan and Tajikistan along with a draw against host Serbia, Indian colts were declared champions of the 4-nation Tournament The Indian U-16 National Team was crowned champions…
India U16 start of Serbia tour with an inspirational win against Jordan
India U-16 National team started the Four-nation International Tournament with a resounding 2-1 victory over Jordan in Serbia tonight (May 9, 2018). After conceding in the second minute of the…
AFCU-16 / AIFF / Football News
Photo Gallery: India vs UAE in AFC-U16
Margao, 15th September 2016: India started its AFC U-16 Championship campaign on a low note yet leaving a strong stamp for their opponents. India U-16 lost 3-2 to the United…
I am their biggest fan: Sunil Chhetri on India U16
The U-16 boys have played 20 International matches against U-16 National Teams (which include USA, Serbia, Japan, Iraq, DPR Korea among all) since January 2018. How much does that help? It…
AFC U16 Championship qualifiers: India clubbed with Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan
India U16 have been placed in group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan hosting the qualifiers of the championship finals. The official draw for AFC U16 Championship qualifiers were…
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India lost to UAE in AFC-U16 after a dominant display
Margao, 15th September 2016: India started its AFC U-16 Championship campaign on a low note yet leaving a strong stamp for their opponents. India U-16 lost 3-2 to the United…
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Sanchit Singh: I am looking forward to having a great season ahead
Fresh from his Nadkarni Cup title winning campaign – Sanchit Singh, who won the player of the tournament award, talks about his maiden experience of the tournament and his future…
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Untold stories of Mumbai Football: Indomitable spirit of Kasif Jamal
Despite facing a career threatening injury even before his professional career began, Kasif Jamal has stood the test of time and destiny to carve out his own mark in Mumbai…
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Young talent from Mumbai, Advait Shinde explains the experience gained from his recent outing with the Bengaluru Reserves
Advait Shinde, a boy from Mumbai, who dreamt to make it big in football has finally got his breakthrough. He used to play for Air India in the MDFA earlier….
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In conversation with Kali Alaudeen: Indian Football is growing faster since the arrival of ISL
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Old but still Gold: Mumbai’s old warhorses can still pull strings on-field
Defying their age, Veteran players plying their trade in Mumbai Football over the last couple of season have shown that they can still pull strings on field and lead the…
Why this would be the right time to bring back ‘Rovers Cup’
Amidst growing demand of more games for Indian footballers, WIFA aims to revive the once crown jewel of Mumbai Football – Rovers Cup After Indian national team Coach Igor Stimac…
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Players laud BPFL, call it perfect pre-season tournament for Mumbai football
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The complications in the valley fail to distract Danish Farooque, the star performer of Real Kashmir FC
The aftermath of the lockdown in force in Jammu & Kashmir in the scrapping of Article 370 has left the players of Real Kashmir FC unable to contact their friends…
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Joga Bonito out to make their mark with women’s team
After finding success at both national and International level with its men’s team, Joga Bonito has now shifted its focus to its women’s team Joga Bonito women’s team emerged victorious…
Reviving the Majestic Durand Cup!
Durand Cup was the most prestigious and sought after football tournament in the Indian soil until the late twentieth century. Today, we go back in time when football in India…
AFCU-16 / Indian Football Team
Blue Colts prepped to take part in the AFC U16 Championship Qualifiers with a 11-game winning streak
Wonder! The word wonder has been revolving in Indian football for quite some time now. Starting from the senior team to the juniors, the Indian team has proved that they…
AFC U16 Championship qualifiers: India clubbed with Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan
India U16 have been placed in group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain & Turkmenistan with Uzbekistan hosting the qualifiers of the championship finals. The official draw for AFC U16 Championship qualifiers were…
Korea Republic are the favorites but we will fight: India U-16 coach
After getting out of the group stages of the AFC U-16 Championship for the first time in 16 years, the Indian U-16 National Team is aiming high. As they stay…
India U16 coach Bibiano receives standing ovations from Indonesian & Malaysian Journalists
It’s not often that a rival coach in football is applauded by journalists at the post-match press conference. Moments after India drew 0-0 with Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarterfinals…
AFC U-16 Championship: When emotions did all the talking for Indian U-16s
There wasn’t much noise in the Indian dressing room after the Indian U-16 National Team qualified for the AFC U-16 Championship quarter-finals for the first time in sixteen years. An air…
AFC U16 Championship: Indian colts look to reprise 2002 exploits
It was back in 2002 when India had last qualified for the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship – their best ever performance in the competition so far. Since then,…
AFC U16 Championship: Goalkeeper Neeraj stars as India hold Iran for the first time in 33 years
33 years! For the first time ever in 33 years, an Indian team held an Iran national team across all age groups in official matches or in any official men’s competition. That match too had…
I am their biggest fan: Sunil Chhetri on India U16
The U-16 boys have played 20 International matches against U-16 National Teams (which include USA, Serbia, Japan, Iraq, DPR Korea among all) since January 2018. How much does that help? It…
India U16 break winless streak with a 2-1 win over Malaysia
Despite the jinx of conceding late goals, two first-half goals sealed the tie for India U-16 as they break the losing streak to pick a win against Malaysia in the…
Late defensive lapses costs dearly as India U16 go down against Thailand
Despite leading for majority of the game, defensive lapses late in the game costs Indian U-16 the game as they went down against the Thailand U-16 National team today (July…