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  The thunderclap heads to Russia: Iceland secure World Cup spot

  October 10, 2017 17:02 IST

  Iceland secured an automatic berth by defeating Kosovo 2-0 in Reykjavik to win Group I and kick-start celebrations in the island nation of about 330,000 people.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: We gave it our all, says India skipper Amarjit Singh

  October 10, 2017 16:53 IST

  India came agonisingly close when Jeakson headed in a corner to equalise but Colombians struck immediately to restore the lead, leaving the 46,000 turnout at the JLN Stadium teary-eyed.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: India players showed resilience, says Columbia coach

  October 10, 2017 15:34 IST

  Speaking after the match, Restrepo said he was mighty impressed with India's gutsy performance and lauded the debutant side's defenders for being "organised".

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: We deserved a result, says Jeakson Singh

  October 10, 2017 15:09 IST

  Jeakson's goal against Colombia on Monday will go down in the Indian sporting history as one of those moments which gave unbridled joy to millions that will be etched in the memory of every football fan.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: We learn a lesson from every defeat, says India coach Matos

  October 10, 2017 15:23 IST

  Columbian winger Penaloza's late winner shattered the hearts of millions by netting in a winner after Jeakson's goal for India in the 82nd minute.

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  Argentina and Lionel Messi not getting any sympathy from Brazil

  October 10, 2017 13:19 IST

  Five-time champion Brazil qualified six months ago for the finals in Russia, and have been fascinated watching their arch-rival struggle to join them.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: Fighting India go down 1-2 against Colombia

  October 09, 2017 23:16 IST

  India scored their first-ever FIFA goal when Jeakson, the tallest player in the side, headed in a Sanjeev Stalin corner, sending the whole stadium into a state of delirium.

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  Germany looking good to defend World Cup title in 2018

  October 09, 2017 16:11 IST

  The Germans completed their qualifying campaign with a 5-1 win over Azerbaijan on Sunday, but coach Joachim Loew expects bigger challenges ahead.

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  Brazil set for changes in key World Cup game for Chile

  October 09, 2017 13:23 IST

  Leader Brazil qualified for the World Cup as early as March this year. Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay still depend on results on Tuesday.

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  Salah sends Egypt to World Cup for first time since 1990

  October 09, 2017 13:03 IST

  Egypt qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1990 and Salah's powerful left-footed penalty in the fourth minute of injury time dramatically delivered the win it needed to make sure of its place.

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  Get out the calculators: Argentina may miss World Cup 2018

  October 09, 2017 12:53 IST

  Argentina is in danger of missing its first World Cup since 1970 - almost a half-century ago.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: India to take on Colombia today

  October 09, 2017 11:40 IST

  India went down fighting 0-3 against a robust USA in their opening match and will aim to put up a brave fight against Colombia.

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

  October 08, 2017 23:59 IST

  Matos said his boys will give Colombia a run for their money in India's second match of FIFA U-17 on Monday.

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  Italian 'Architect' Andrea Pirlo set to bid farewell to football

  October 08, 2017 17:33 IST

  World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo is all set to call it quits after his contract ends with New York City FC in the MLS this season.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: A huge lesson learnt from USA thrashing, says Suresh Singh

  October 08, 2017 16:30 IST

  Recollecting the atmosphere in the first match, Suresh echoed they were 'not nervous but excited' before stepping onto the pitch against USA in the first match.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: India all set to take on mighty Columbia

  October 08, 2017 18:47 IST

  India showed heart but lacked in skill and quality against a much superior United States of America and a similar task awaits the host nation tomorrow as well.

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  My good performance matters little if we don't win, says Indian U-17 goalkeeper Dheeraj

  October 07, 2017 16:48 IST

  Dheeraj's exploits under the bar drew praise from USA coach John Hackworth.

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  Argentina on brink of missing World Cup after drawing to Peru; Messi's last chance

  October 07, 2017 16:28 IST

  This grim reality is setting in for generations of Argentines who have never experienced such a thing, including Messi, who will turn 31 during the World Cup next year in Russia.

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  FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Spain secure spot; Italy held by Macedonia

  October 07, 2017 16:21 IST

  Serbia needed a win against Austria to clinch its spot from Group D but it lost 3-2 in Vienna, while Wales kept its chance alive by beating Georgia 1-0 despite Gareth Bale's absence.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: USA punished us, says Indian coach Matos

  October 07, 2017 16:02 IST

  USA thrashed the hosts 3-0 as the visitors displayed a dominating character throughout the match to deny India a possibility of even scoring a goal.

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

  October 07, 2017 0:01 IST

  The India coach said he is unhappy with the result 0-3 result and would like to go on a positive note in the next match.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: Superior USA beat India 3-0 in opener

  October 06, 2017 23:35 IST

  Captain and star striker Josh Sargent gave the USA the lead in the 30th minute through a penalty before Chris Dunkin (51st) got a freak goal and Andrew Carleton (84th) hit on the counter after the change of ends.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: PM Narendra Modi graces India vs USA match

  October 06, 2017 21:15 IST

  The Indian football team on Friday made history by becoming the first football players from the country to play in a FIFA World Cup.

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  FIFA U 17 World Cup: When And Where To Watch India vs USA Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming

  October 06, 2017 21:53 IST

  FIFA U-17 World Cup today match,India vs USA: Here is all you need to know about India vs USA, World Cup U-17 match

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  Argentina on verge of missing World Cup after 0-0 draw against Peru

  October 06, 2017 14:08 IST

  Argentina is on the verge of missing the World Cup for the first time since 1970 after stumbling to a 0-0 draw against Peru before a capacity crowd on Thursday.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: Chase your dreams because dreams do come true, Sachin Tendulkar tells India colts

  October 06, 2017 12:01 IST

  India will take on USA in the opener of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

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  FIFA U-17 World Cup: Will give our best, assures India captain Amarjit Singh ahead of opener

  October 06, 2017 11:45 IST

  India will become the fifth Asian country - after China, Japan, South Korea and UAE - to host the tournament which was started in 1985.

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  We will make the small possibilities count, says India's U-17 coach

  October 05, 2017 21:52 IST

  De Matos said that his players have made a lot of improvement in defending and then in making transitions to attacking but still lack the finish.