‘We are not playing against extra-terrestrials’: India Under-17 coach on tough World Cup group

Luis Norton de Matos spoke about the team’s chances in the upcoming Under-17 World Cup at home and their intended style of play.

Arka Bhattacharya

· Jul 20, 2017 · 07:12 pm

U-17 World Cup: Battle lines drawn, but tricky group threatens to derail India’s progress

The hosts were drawn alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana in Group A on Friday.

Kushal Phatarpekar

· Jul 08, 2017 · 09:30 am

‘Objective is to showcase our progress’: India coach targets quarterfinal finish at U-17 World Cup

Luis Norton de Matos had replaced Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign in March under controversial circumstances after a revolt from the players.

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· Jul 06, 2017 · 10:21 pm

FIFA agrees to AIFF’s request, India’s matches in Under-17 World Cup to be held in Delhi

The teams in Group A, including hosts India, will be based in the capital and the teams of Group B in Navi Mumbai.

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· Jul 01, 2017 · 06:02 pm

U-17 World Cup: Ticket sales receive lukewarm response in Goa

Even as the lowest price for a ticket has been kept at Rs 48, only 200 people have bought tickets in Goa, which is four times less than the next venue.

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· Jun 03, 2017 · 07:44 pm

Ahead of U-17 World Cup, India colts register confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Italy

Abhijit Sarkar (31’) and Rahul Praveen (80’) were on target for India as they dominated their opponents in possession as well as chances created.

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· May 19, 2017 · 09:42 pm

Fifa delegation impressed by Kochi’s preparations for the U-17 World Cup

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi will host eight matches including a quarter-final.

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· May 18, 2017 · 07:50 pm

U17 World Cup: 17,000 season passes sold in five hours, at prices cheaper than a single IPL ticket

The most expensive IPL ticket goes for around Rs 4,000, while the most expensive seasonal pass for the Under-17 World Cup is priced at Rs 1,920.

Bibhash Chatterjee

· May 17, 2017 · 05:06 pm

Fifa U-17 World Cup season ticket for all 10 Kolkata matches, including final, to cost Rs 480 onward

In an introductory scheme, tickets for all 10 matches at the Salt Lake Stadium will be sold at a 60% discount.

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· May 15, 2017 · 11:13 am

Diego Maradona and Sourav Ganguly to face off in charity match ahead of U-17 World Cup

The Argentine football legend will also be presented with a lifetime achievement award.

AFP

· May 04, 2017 · 01:55 pm

FIFA 'evaluating' AIFF’s request to stage India matches in Delhi during U-17 World Cup

Under the usual practice, the host country of a FIFA tournament is placed in Group A.

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· Apr 19, 2017 · 08:47 pm

US-based Namit Deshpande joins India’s Under-17 team: Report

Abhishek Yadav and new coach Luis Norton de Matos came together to select the team.

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· Apr 16, 2017 · 05:42 pm