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India Ranked 100th in FIFA Rankings

May 4, 2017

As per the updated FIFA world football rankings, the Indian national football has managed to secure a 100th spot and entered into the top 100 of FIFA rankings. This is the first time in 21 years that India has been ..

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West Bengal wins 2017 Santosh Trophy

March 27, 2017

West Bengal won the 2017 Santosh Trophy of football by defeating Goa by 1-0 goals. It was 71st edition of Santosh Trophy and overall record 32nd win of West Bengal. For West Bengal lone winning goal was scored by Manvir ..

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Cristiano Ronaldo named the world's best player for 2016

January 10, 2017

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world’s best player for the year 2016 at the inaugural Best FIFA Football Awards held in Zurich, Switzerland. To win this title he received 34.54% of total votes. He defeated Barcelona’s Lionel Messi ..

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Brazil wins inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament

October 15, 2016

Brazil has won the inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament 2016 held at Goa on the occasion of the 8th BRICS hosted in India. In the final match, Brazil defeated South Africa by 5-1 goals. For Brazil goals were scored by ..

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SAI-AIFF launch online portal for Global Scouting Programme

September 14, 2016

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and All India Football Federation (AIFF) have jointly launched an online portal for its Global Scouting Programme (GSP). The portal was launched by Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel in New Delhi. Key Facts Under ..

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Army Green wins 2016 Durand Cup Football Title

September 14, 2016

Army Green has won the 2016 Durand Cup Football Title by defeating Neroca FC. It was the 128th edition of the Durand Cup. In the regular period of the final match played at Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi, both teams ..

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Cristiano Ronaldo crowned UEFA Best Player in Europe award

August 26, 2016

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo (31) has won the UEFA Best Player in Europe award for the year 2015-16. This is second time he has won this award after he was crowned for first time in 2013–14. To bag this award, ..

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Former FIFA President Joao Havelange passes away

August 16, 2016

Joao Havelange, former president of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the global governing body of football passed away in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was 100. He had served as president of FIFA for two decades and had played ..

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Syed Nayeemuddin conferred Mohun Bagan Ratna

July 30, 2016

The Mohun Bagan FC has conferred club’s highest decoration Mohun Bagan Ratna (jewel) on legendary Indian Footballer Syed Nayeemuddin. With this, he became 16th recipient of the prestigious award which is bestowed upon person for making seminal contribution to the ..

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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu becomes first Indian footballer to play in Europa League

July 4, 2016

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian football player to play in UEFA Europa League. He achieved this feat after was named in Norwegian club Stabaek FC’s squad for qualifying match against Connah’s Quay Nomads FC in Europa League. About ..

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