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Full steam ahead for Colombia, Ghana and Mali

While the hosts bowed out, Colombia, Ghana and Mali all collected impressive victories on day seven of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=full-steam-ahead-for-colombia-ghana-and-mali-2914108.html

India bow out with heads held high

When India was given the opportunity to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, it was going to be a competition that broke new ground.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=india-bow-out-with-heads-held-high-2914109.html

Gelsenkirchen glory for Cambiasso and Argentina

In the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting some classic FIFA World Cup images. This week, we look back to Esteban Cambiasso celebrating an Argentinian wonder goal at Germany 2006.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=gelsenkirchen-glory-for-cambiasso-and-argentina-2913673.html

Russia relying on Kokorin for World Cup goals

Having missed the cut for Russia's 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup squad, Aleksandr Kokorin's goalscoring exploits has seen him return to the national fold.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=russia-relying-on-kokorin-for-world-cup-goals-2913988.html

Colombia cool USA's momentum

Colombia recorded a 3-1 victory over USA in a hard-fought match that sees both teams go through from Group A at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394703/match-report.html

England make school visit in Kolkata

After starting off their FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 campaign impressively with two wins from two matches, some of the English youngsters took time out of their schedule to impress in a different way.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=england-make-school-visit-in-kolkata-2914012.html

Ghana tops group, dream ends for hosts

Two goals by captain Eric Ayiah helped Ghana to a 4-0 victory over India in their final Group A match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Thursday evening.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394706/match-report.html

Mejia doubling down after double blow

Lightning never strikes twice, or so the old saying goes. But just try telling that to Honduras' Carlos Mejia, who recently suffered two separate knee injuries in the space of a few months. It hasn't stopped the clinical forward finding the net, however.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=mejia-doubling-down-after-double-blow-2913873.html

Panama’s road to glory

After securing an historic first qualification to the FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com looks back on how Panama reached Russia 2018.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=panama-s-road-to-glory-2913932.html

Yun Min, Korea DPR's motivational skipper

Ahead of his country's crunch game against Spain at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, FIFA.com sat down with Korea DPR captain Yun Min, who talks bouncing back from the Brazil loss and dreams of reaching the knockout stages of India 2017.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=yun-min-korea-dpr-s-motivational-young-captain-2914059.html

Perfect Paraguay power through Group B

Paraguay made it three wins out of three in the opening stage of their Indian adventure, eliminating Turkey 3-1 in Mumbai at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394707/match-report.html

Impressive Mali cruise into Round of 16

Mali secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 after an assured 3-1 victory over New Zealand in New Delhi.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394712/match-report.html

Syrian dream ends but heralds bright future

Their Russia 2018 adventure ended in disappointment in Sydney, but Syria achieved some momentous gains along the way. FIFA.com looks closer.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=syrian-dream-ends-but-heralds-bright-future-2913851.html

Future bright for five-star Iran

Iran are the only nation to have qualified for five men's tournaments in 2016 and 2017. FIFA.com looks at how they managed it and their impressive achievements at the global finals.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=future-bright-for-five-star-iran-2913795.html

First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

In line with FIFA’s objective to further develop women’s football, a new milestone has been achieved in India as Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a men’s match at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=first-female-referee-to-officiate-at-fifa-u-17-world-cup-india-2017-2913758.html

Villalobos: Deyna is The Best on and off the pitch

Gloriana Villalobos, friend, team-mate and flat-mate of Deyna Castellanos, gives FIFA.com the lowdown on the The Best FIFA Women’s Player finalist.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/y=2017/m=10/news=villalobos-deyna-is-the-best-on-and-off-the-pitch-2913755.html

Ethics workshops combine fun, education for U-17s

Seven teams at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India took part in an innovative series of workshops designed by FIFA to educate youngsters about the dangers of unethical behaviour on and off the pitch.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=ethics-workshops-combine-fun-education-for-u-17s-2913264.html

Argentina's debt to saviour Messi

After Lionel Messi's hat-trick took Argentina through to the World Cup, FIFA.com looks at La Albiceleste's reliance on their star man and hears his no-nonsense reaction to those final-day heroics.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=argentina-s-debt-to-saviour-messi-2913706.html

Berths for France 2018 beckon in Asia

With women's football the strongest footballing suit in Asia, all eyes from across the world's biggest and most populous continent will be on the 2017 AFC U-19 Women's Championship which kicks off on Sunday in Nanjing.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=berths-for-france-2018-beckon-in-asia-2913681.html

Cape Verde Islands bounce back in style

One of Africa's smallest nations, Cape Verde Islands made a massive 47-place jump in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking during September.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/y=2017/m=10/news=cape-verde-islands-bounce-back-in-style-2913502.html

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