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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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu: It’s more about having that sporting culture in our country
On the sidelines of recently held Red Bull Neymar Jr’s 5 India qualifiers, India national team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu talked about the push for sporting culture in India and…
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Mumbai boys ‘outplay them all’, to represent India at Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five World Finals in Brazil
A Footballing carnival hosted by the city of Kolkata often regarded as Mecca of Indian Football involved some exhilarating footballing action, live music, a familiar national footballer in presence and a…
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Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five: India Qualifiers: Live commentary and score updates
We are here at Kolkata for Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five, India qualifiers, where 18 finalists from around the country qualifiers will compete for a trip to Brazil where the world…
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Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s 5 National finals: Mumbai’s Kalina Rangers aim for Samba land ticket
Having won the Mumbai leg of RedBull Neymar Jr qualifiers beating last year finalists Joga Bonito, Kalina Rangers are now aiming for National title – a ticket to the world…
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Anthony Machado: I want to win National Finals & represent India at World Finals again
After reaching round of 32 with Joga Bonito last year in Red bull Neymar Jr. 5 World finals at Brazil, Anthony Machado aims to replicate it again this year with…
Four things we have learned from european football this season
It’s a reality that the centre of global football is still in Europe. Sure, the next great player could be honing his skills on the streets of Sau Paulo or…
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MDFA Elite Division play-off round to commence from 12th April
The 2018–19 season of MDFA Elite Division, the top-tier football league of Mumbai has entered its final phase as 8 teams divided in two groups face off against each other in Play-off round In…
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The boy who headed Chennai City FC to glory
The Hero I-League has turned into a breeding ground for budding young Indian players over the years. This season, another youngster has achieved glory, sweeping away the league title, and…
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Local 5-A side tournament bring life to budding footballers of Mumbai
This month, FootFun Football Academy will bring out its 7th edition of 5-A Side tournament with an aim to boost football among 8 – 12 year olds of Mumbai The…
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Super Division: Chheda Nagar pull off houdini act in ten-goal thriller!
Mumbai, March 11, 2019: It what is arguably the best game of the season so far Chheda Nagar Prodigies came from the brink to pull off a thrilling 5-5 draw against…
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…
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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…