Philip Foden double strikes to give England maiden World Cup Under-17 win in 5-2 triumph over Spain in India

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Philip Foden's double strike helped England win World Cup Under-17 final clash against their European rivals Spain at packed to the capacity Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Indian city of Kolkata on Saturday night.

England beat Spain to lift U-17 World Cup in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): England defeated Spain 5-2 to clinch the Under-17 World Cup title here on Saturday.

Brazil earns consolation win over Mali to finish 3rd in U 17 World Cup Soccer

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS) In the play off match for the third place, three times winners Brazil beat last year’s finalist Mali 2-0 to finish third in the ongoing U 17 World Cup Football championship at Vibekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Saturday evening.

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 as a “resounding success which has broken all kinds of records.”

“When the U-17 World Cup was allotted to India I wasn’t a part of FIFA. But now I can say that it’s all set to surpass the all-time attendance record for the U-17 World Cup achieved in China in 1985 and I feel India can also beat the record of attendance of U-20 World Cup achieved in Colombia. “India is not a country but a continent,” the FIFA President maintained.

Brazil take on England in FIFA U-17 World Cup semi final today

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): Brazil will take on England in the first semi final of FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Wednesday.

Brazil beat Germany 2-1 to enter semi finals of U 17 World Cup

Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): Three times champions- latin American giant- Brazil came from behind to enter the semi final of the U 17 World Cup football championship by defeating Germany 2-1 in an exciting quarter final outing at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here Sunday night.

Young boys need to be challenged more, says USA coach

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): The USA U-17 Head coach John Hackworth feels the transition to the Senior Team from the U-17 team requires nothing less than “tremendous hard work and dedication”.

All I can think about is the FIFA U-17 World Cup: Suresh Singh

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Indian footballer Suresh Singh speaks with a certain degree of confidence, both on and off the pitch. The quick footed midfielder has been a vital clog of the Indian U-17s midfield and with less than a week to go for the first ever FIFA World Cup to be hosted by India.

FIFA U-17 World Cup : Host city logo unveils in Guwahati

Guwahati, Aug 26 (IBNS) : The host city logo of Guwahati for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup was unveiled by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal here on Saturday.

Mamata Banerjee launches Kolkata Host City Logo for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched the Host City Logo for Kolkata, the venue of the final of FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.

Good response to ticket sale for U 17 World Cup in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IBNS): There has been very good response to the sale of tickets for the final match of FIFA U 17 World Cup to be held here at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Oct 26 next.

There is nothing impossible in football: Matos

Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS): Moments after India were drawn in the Group A of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 India alongside United States of America, Colombia and Ghana, Head Coach Luis Norton de Matos said, “that India are ready to make an impression in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.”

Coal India Limited joins as national supporter for FIFA U-17 WC

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 welcome Coal India Limited as a National Supporter for the tournament.

U 17 World Cup Soccer match tickets to be sold on line from May 16

Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Price of tickets for the forthcoming U 17 World Cup soccer matches at different venues in India have been kept reasonably low so that more spectators can watch the world cup matches live, U 17 World Cup Soccer tournament Director Javier Ceppi announced here on Sunday.

The Under 17 World Cup Football at Kochi & Kolkata will be ready by May 30: Vijay Goel

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel has expressed satisfaction over the preparation for the Under – 17 FIFA World Cup in October and said both Kochi and Kolkata venues world be ready by May 30.