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.
Jul 20, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
FIFA U-17 World Cup: India coach Luis Norton de Matos targets quarterfinal finish
A former manager with the Benfica reserve side, the Portuguese had replaced Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign under controversial circumstances after a revolt from the players.
Jul 06, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Portuguese Norton de Matos set to become India U-17 coach
De Matos was among the candidates interviewed by a committee of the AIFF earlier this week and he came out as the front-runner for the job.
Feb 22, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Nicolai Adam's replacement will be in place this month: AIFF
Adam was shown the door by the AIFF following complaints of "physical abuse" by the players.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:44 PM IST
India U-17 football coach Nicolai Adam resigns less than 8 months before World Cup
The process of selecting a new coach for the U-17 national team has already been initiated.
Feb 07, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
Under-fire India U-17 coach Nicolai Adam to quit after pressure from AIFF
The AIFF has maintained that the coach has no other option but to quit irrespective of what he wishes.
Jan 31, 2017, 23:26 PM IST
U-17 FIFA World Cup: Hosts India's preparation in disarray, coach Nicolai Adam set to be sacked for 'physical abuse'
Nicolai was appointed in 2015 as head coach to assemble a competitive Indian team to play in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup to be held in six cities across the country from October 6 to 28.
Jan 25, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
AFC U-16 PREVIEW: India look to make amends against Saudi Arabia
India had started off well in the last match but failed to sustain the momentum and eventually succumbed to a 2-3 defeat.
Sep 17, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Our goal is to leave Tabriz City with six points: Nicolai Adam
Left disappointed after a 0-3 loss to Iran, Indian colts will look to play to their full potential against Lebanon in the last Group E League match and return home with six points, India's U-17 coach Nicolai Adam said.
Sep 19, 2015, 12:19 PM IST
India thrash Bahrain 5-0 in AFC U-16 football qualifiers
India thrashed Bahrain 5-0 in a one-sided match to begin their AFC Under-16 football qualifiers campaign on a bright note here on Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 20:27 PM IST
Tie-up with German football has opened doors for us: Nicolai Adam
Nicolai Adam, India's head coach for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup team, today said that AIFF's association with German Football Association (DFB) has opened the doors for country's young talent.
Sep 11, 2015, 15:06 PM IST
