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01 Jan 2018

I-League: Indian Arrows coach Luis Norton de Matos upset with Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem pursuing European opportunities

The 17-year-old Dheeraj, who has been training under Matos for nearly a year has not extended his contract with the development squad of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) which expired on December 31, to quit the I-League.

29 Nov 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cuppers Indian Arrows begin I-League campaign with 3-0 win over Chennai City

Defender Boris Thangjam, who, like Aniket, was also a part of India's U-17 FIFA World Cup side, added to the tally by scoring in the 90th minute.

India vs Turkmenistan

08 Nov 2017

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

India ended the Qualifiers with four points from three matches.

FIFA U17 World Cup

13 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup in India a success: England coach

Cooper said the rich U-17 World Cup experience will make them a better team in the future.

13 Oct 2017

We have learnt a lot from FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indian players

The hosts crashed out of the tournament at the group stage, losing all their three matches. They gave a tough fight to Colombia in their 1-2 defeat but suffered drubbings against the USA (0-3) and Ghana (0-4).

Luis Norton de Matos

13 Oct 2017

How India coach explained FIFA U-17 WC exit with epic analogies

India played its best match against Colombia, including India’s historic first ever goal in a FIFA World Cup by Jeakson Singh. But still lost 2-1.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

09 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: We lost focus in happiness of scoring, says India coach

India scored in the 80th minute. Midfielder Jeakson Singh had entered history books. India had its first footballer to score in a FIFA World Cup. It almost sent the boys in dreamland, without realising the Colombians had re-started and then, in a flash, restored their lead. Juan Penaloza scored again, his second, and a match-winner at that.

India vs Colombia

08 Oct 2017

We are ready for Colombia, will go for win: India U-17 coach Matos

In their maiden World Cup appearance, India were blanked 0-3 by USA on Friday, and the coach was not pleased with the result.

07 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India failed to cause problems for opponents, says Luis Norton De Matos

A clumsy first-half challenge within the penalty box from defender Jitendra Singh and US skipper Josh Sargent captivating on the opportunity sent home the penalty to take the tourists 1-0 up. Andrew Carleton and Chris Durkin struck in the second half of the game as the match ended 3-0 in favour of USA.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

06 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Hope to create history with crowd support as 12th player, says India coach

It's a huge gap that Indian football is trying to bridge, but De Matos seems to have done his homework to exploit the slightest of weaknesses in their first high-profile opponents - the USA.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

30 Sep 2017

India should take U-17 World Cup as 'a first step for future', says coach Luis Norton de Matos

India are drawn in a tough Group A along with former champions Ghana, Colombia and United States of America, and de Matos dropped enough hints that his side may not reach the knock-out stage of the competition, beginning on October 6.

29 Sep 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Amarjit Kiyam says he's surprised at being picked captain

Head coach de Matos told his 21 boys to pick a captain of their choice and Manipuri midfielder Amarjit got the highest number of votes, ahead of Jitendra Singh and Suresh Singh Wangjam who led the side in the AFC U-16 Championships and BRICS Cup 2016 held in India.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

28 Sep 2017

India can put strong teams under pressure in FIFA U-17 World Cup: Matos

India are clubbed with Colombia, USA and Ghana in Group A of the tournament starting October 6.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

27 Sep 2017

Hosts India undergo first practice session for FIFA U-17 World Cup

India have been drawn in Group A with USA, Colombia and Ghana. Colombia, the first team to arrive in India, were also undergoing a practice session at the same training ground.

FIFA U-17 World Cup. India U-17 team

26 Sep 2017

India U-17 football coach De Matos tags team as inexperienced

"I can give example -- Portuguese players, Spanish players, German players, Brazil players start playing at the age of 6 and come here with 10-11 years experience and this is our big problem," the 63-year-old added.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

26 Sep 2017

India 100 percent ready to host FIFA U-17 World Cup: Praful Patel

In an effort to field a strong team, the AIFF has arranged for an exposure trip of Europe where it faced Serbia, Macedonia and Benfica SL among other club and national teams.

21 Sep 2017

India name 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Two NRIs, Namit Deshpande and Sunny Dhaliwal, have been named in the team by head coach Luis Norton de Matos.

FIFA U-17 World Cup

17 Sep 2017

India bracing for U-17 World Cup Challenge: Luis Norton de Matos

Matos said India did not play enough matches against national teams but the performance against Chile should hold them in good stead.

14 Aug 2017

Chile result a sign that positive outcome possible for India at U-17 World Cup: Coach Luis Norton de Matos

The Indian Colts came from a goal down to hold Chile after being reduced to 10 men in Mexico City in a 1-1 draw.

20 Jul 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup: We will show India can compete against the best, says coach Luis Norton de Matos

India are clubbed along with strong teams Ghana (two-time champions and two-time runners-up), Colombia and United States. All of India's matches will be played in New Delhi.

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