The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and football’s world-govering body FIFA have shortlisted seven cities from which six cities will be given the right to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
AIFF vice-president Subrata Dutta stated in an interview with Focus Bangla that five cities, namely New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Navi Mumbai and Goa, have been almost finalised to host matches. Bangalore and Kochi are in contention to claim the final spot to host the FIFA tournament in the respective city.
Watch the video clip to listen to Subrata Dutta’s statement…
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