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"National Centre of Excellence" for Indian football announced
Last updated on Sep 28, 2017, 08:09 pm
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Talking about the development of football in India, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel announced plans to set up a world-class "National Centre for Excellence".
The football facility would cost upwards of Rs. 100 crore and will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It will be home to men, women and junior teams.
Let us know more about AIFF's plans for Indian football.
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Location?
Talks for national facility at advanced stage
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The AIFF president also said that the talks to set up the national centre of excellence are in advanced stage and once the U-17 World Cup is over, the location will be announced.
Hoping to start the work on facility as early as 2018, he added that there is a possibility of FIFA lending support for the initiative.
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A team in the I-League
U-17 team to continue playing together after World Cup
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The 21-member India's U-17 World Cup squad along with few others are expected to sign a long-term contract with the AIFF.
They will continue to play together even after the World Cup.
AIFF plans to pitch a team in the I-League from Delhi, which will have players from the U-17 team and some U-19 players, essentially providing a competitive environment for the youngsters.
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Information
No ISL for the under-contract players
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Tying the current U-17 squad together through AIFF contract means the respective players will continue training as a team and would not be part of any ISL teams for the next 2-3 years.
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26 Sep 2017
U-17 coach Luis Norton de Matos to continue
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India's U-17 coach Luis Norton de Matos is set to continue coaching the team even after the World Cup, to help in their development.
The Portuguese has been given a contract extension to coach the current team beyond the tournament.
Meanwhile, India has also placed an official bid to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup set to take place next year.
