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…
India U16 to face Turkey, Oman in Istanbul Cup
Less than two weeks after the Indian U-16 National Team finished runners-up to Japan in the five-nation WAFF U-16 Championship, the squad will be participating in the tri-nation Istanbul Cup…
Valiant India miss FIFA U17 WC berth after an agonizing 0-1 loss to South Korea
A valiant Indian U-16 National Team went down fighting 0-1 against the Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today…
India U16 set sight on becoming first Indian team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup
Attempting to create history by becoming the first Indian team to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, the Indian U-16 National Team under Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes is gearing up…
Istanbul Cup: India U16 register 2-1 win over Cameroon U16
The U16 National Team registered an inspiring 2-1 victory against Cameroon U16 National Team in a Friendly match in Istanbul on Wednesday (August 22). Ridge Melvin (1′) and Rohit Danu…
AFC U16 Championship: India qualifies for Quarterfinal for first time in 16 years
After 16 years, the Indian U-16 National Team progressed to the quarter-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship, registering their best ever performance in the group stage of the competition, amassing…
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…
India U16 / Indian Football Team
Realistic anticipations of beating strong team is the sign of development: Abhishek Yadav
Indian youth teams, in recent times, have been on an upward surge in terms of results. While the Indian U-16 boys have already equaled their best ever performance in the AFC…
Ricky Shabong: From smashing stones to aiming to break the jinx
For some, ‘toughness’ can be limited to on the field of play in football where physical acumen creates a dominating presence, for others, ‘toughness’ is a way of life. 15-year-old…
Vikram Pratap scores hat-trick as India U16 hammer five past Besiktas
The Indian U-16 National Team currently on an exposure tour to Turkey defeated Besiktas 5-1 today August 25, 2018 as the colts rode on Vikram Pratap Singh’s hattrick (3’, 40’, 52’) accompanied…
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HERO GOLD CUP: Myanmar pip spirited Nepal in grand finale
Bhubaneshwar: Myanmar beat Nepal 3-1 in the final of the Hero Gold Cup on Friday thanks to Yee Yee Oo’s brace and a superb goal from Win Theingi Tun. A…
HERO I-LEAGUE: Ralte tricks as East Bengal slam five past Lajong
Kolkata, February 14, 2019: Quess East Bengal (QEB) beat Shillong Lajong 5-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Thursday to get their fourth victory on the trot. Laldanmawia’s…
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Super Division: Abuzer-Kole help Sporting halt Reliance passing machine
Mumbai, February 14, 2019: Tarun Sporting brought Reliance Youth Council’s formidable passing machine to a halt in a 2-0 win at the Neville D’Souza Ground on Thursday. Momin Aakef Abuzer’s ripper…
DERRICK PEREIRA TO COACH INDIA IN AFC U-23 QUALIFIERS
New Delhi, February 13, 2019: Derrick Pereira has been named the Head Coach of the India U-23 Team for the forthcoming AFC U-23 Qualifiers to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan…
Hero Gold Cup: India will bounce back says head coach Rocky
BHUBANESWAR, February 12, 2019: Despite the Indian women’s team suffering a shock loss against Nepal on Monday (February 11, 2019) in their second match of the ongoing Hero Gold Cup, Head…
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Super Division: Veigas double rolls the dice in Atlanta’s favor
Mumbai, February 12, 2019: Royston Veigas stepped up for Gaurav Nagarkatti as the former scored a clinical brace to help Atlanta beat SBI 3-2 at the Neville D’Souza Ground on Tuesday….
Hero I-League: Chennai City and Neroca share spoils in six-goal thriller
Imphal, February 11, 2019: Chennai City FC and Neroca FC shared six goals in a thrilling draw as the 12th Hero I-League title race was blown wide open on Monday….
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Super Division: Reliance Youth carousel sends West Zone into a tizzy!
Mumbai, February 11, 2019: Reliance Youth Council romped to a 4-1 win against West Zone United at the Neville D’Souza Ground on Monday and gave an exhibition in possession play….
HERO GOLD CUP: India Women put right foot forward as they beat Iran
Bhubaneshwar, February 9, 2019: India Women began Hero Gold Cup campaign on a winning note as they beat Iran by a solitary goal at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Anju Tamang’s winner…
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Central Railway emerge champions of Shri Vishwanath Anchan memorial veterans football tournament
The 2nd edition of Vishwanath Anchan memorial veteran’s football tournament saw Central Railway outplay Bandra Packers in the final to lift the trophy Central Railway veterans turned-back time to showcase…
Valiant India miss FIFA U17 WC berth after an agonizing 0-1 loss to South Korea
A valiant Indian U-16 National Team went down fighting 0-1 against the Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today…
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 / Indian Football Team
Realistic anticipations of beating strong team is the sign of development: Abhishek Yadav
Indian youth teams, in recent times, have been on an upward surge in terms of results. While the Indian U-16 boys have already equaled their best ever performance in the AFC…
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: India qualifies for Quarterfinal for first time in 16 years
After 16 years, the Indian U-16 National Team progressed to the quarter-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship, registering their best ever performance in the group stage of the competition, amassing…
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…
India U16 aim to rewrite football history against Iran
It was on December 11, 1959 that India last defeated Iran. A 3-1 win, courtesy strikes from Chuni Goswami, Yusuf Khan and Tulsidas Balaram in the Asia Cup Qualifiers. Since…
It’s do or die for India U-16 girls as they take on Laos
After a loss to hosts Mongolia in the previous match the equation of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship qualifier stays very pretty simple for Coach Firmin D’Souza’s wards – a…