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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Karsten to captain Sub-Junior Maharashtra team
Mumbai: Karsten D’Souza of Mumbai District has been appointed captain of the Maharashtra team that will participate in the AIFF National Sub-Junior Football Championship to be played in Jodhpur, Rajasthan….
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BPFL: Fleet Footers reigns supreme, yet again
15th August 2018, Mumbai: Fleet Footers, once again, lifted the Borivali Premier League title after edging Milan Club 2-0 in the final at St. Francis D’Assisi Ground, Borivali. Meanwhile, in…
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Independence Cup: HDFC Bank lifts the trophy as tie-breakers ruled the day once again
The final day of the Independence cup had spectators chew up their nails as the result of six of the seven knock out games including the final were decided on…
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Rustomjee MDFA U-16 Yuva President League: Iron Born FC hammer eight past YFA
Day 1 of the Rustomjee MDFA Yuva president League U16 started off with a bang as the opening game of the tournament featuring Iron Born FC saw goals galore, in…
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Rustomjee Enters Sponsorship Agreement with MDFA
~ Rustomjee is prime sponsor for MDFA ~ YPL matches to be the first tournament played with Rustomjee sponsorship Mumbai, 13th August, 2018: The Rustomjee Group and MDFA (Mumbai District…
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Independence Day Cup 2018: Preview
The 2018 edition of MDFA Independence Day Cup is set to go underway tomorrow at the iconic St. Xavier’s Ground, Parel. Just like every year, Independence Day Cup will be…
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BPFL: Fleetfooters to play Milan Club in the final
12th August 2018, Mumbai: Fleetfooters and Milan Club have booked their place in the final of Borivali Premier League (BPFL) – 3 which will be played on next Sunday at…
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BPFL: Semi-Finals Preview
12th August 2018, Mumbai: 12 teams started this journey a month back and now we are down to just 4 teams. We are edging closer to the conclusion of a…
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BPFL: Fleetfooters, Maryland, Milan Club & ND2 Soccer Starz in semis
The 3rd edition of Borivali Premier Football League (BPFL) is set to enter the closing stages of the tournament after the conclusion of Group Stage. Fleetfooters, Maryland United, Milan Club and…
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BPFL: ND2 Soccer Starz’s semi-final hopes are alive after an emphatic win
29th July 2018, Mumbai: ND2 Soccer Starz, Myrmidons Sporting Club, and Milan Club registered a whopping triumph on Sunday in the Borivali Premier Football League – 3 at St. Francis…
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…