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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Jeakson Singh's goal and other top moments as picked by Firstpost writers
Fpsports • 8 years agoAfter a pulsating World Cup drew to a close after 22 days of action, Firstpost asked it writers to name their most memorable moment of the 2017 edition. Here's what they picked:
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Luis Norton de Matos can stay on as India coach, says AIFF chief Praful Patel
• 8 years agoIndia U-17 and U-19 football teams head coach Luis Norton de Matos can continue with his job if he wants, All India Football Federation President Praful Patel said on Thursday.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly expected to attend final in Kolkata
• 8 years agoAs of now, the LOC has confirmed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino, AIFF supremo Praful Patel and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be present for the final in Kolkata.
FIFA U-17 World Cup in India set to go past China 1985 as best-attended edition of showpiece event
• 8 years agoWith the figures in the tournament in India being just 6,000 behind China 1985, the attendance in the final at the Salt Lake Stadium is all set to be a full house of 66,687 with all the tickets sold out well in advance.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Indian players have task cut out to sustain legacy; must steer clear of tempting offers
Novy Kapadia • 8 years agoThere are many positive legacies of the U-17 World Cup in India. However, the future of this talented group of players seems uncertain.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: With books in tow, teens from different nations seeking footballing glory in India
Amit Kamath • 8 years agoTeams like England and Germany fly down tutors during tournaments like the U-17 World Cup to ensure that footballers don't miss out on academics.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: India failed to conjure up miracles in Group A; USA impressed with attacking effervescence
Priyansh • 8 years agoTeams with worse support and equally poor experience outdid India. It might be worth the time of Indian football administrators to learn from other participating nations.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Germany take on Colombia in an evenly-matched round of 16 clash
• 8 years agoGermany take on Colombia in the first Round of 16 match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Undefeated Paraguay take on 'under-pressure' USA in round of 16 encounter
• 8 years agoParaguay are aware that USA, despite a loss to Colombia that must have dampened their spirit after a great start, will pose their biggest threat so far in the tournament.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Abhijit Sarkar, Rahim Ali laud learning experience, say 'will never forget the moments'
Ians • 8 years agoAbhijit Sarkar said, "Now it's time to graduate to the next level and play for India seniors but before that I would like to get a good club."