FIFA U-17 World Cup: Kolkata warms up for all-European summit clash
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In the first semi-final clash, Spain had defeated Mali 3-1 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to book a berth in the finals for the fourth time. (IN PIC: The Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan stadium is decorated with rangoli and lighting for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 Final match in Kolkata on Friday.) (Photo | PTI)For Spain, captain Abel Ruiz scored twice, with Ferran Torres being the other goal scorer. (IN PIC: Spain officials monitor the team's practice session with a drone ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Final match.) (Photo | PTI)England, on the other hand, stunned three-time champions Brazil by the same margin in Kolkata to enter their maiden summit showdown. (IN PIC: England Captain Joel Latibeaudiere during a practice session ahead of FIFA U-17 Football World Cup 2017 final match.) (Photo | PTI)The two losing semi-finalists, Brazil and Mali will also play for the third place today. (IN PIC: Brazil team with coach Carlos Amadeu.) (Photo | PTI)Spain football team coach Santiago Denia and player Hugo Guillamon during a press meet ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 final match against England in Kolkata on Friday. (Photo | PTI)Participants rehearse for the closing and award ceremony for the FIFA U-17 World Cup at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan stadium in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)FIFA president Gianni Infantino said India boasting one sixth of world's population should put football on top of its priority. (IN PIC: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and AIFF President Praful Patel exchange greetings at the end of an interaction with media after FIFA Council meeting in Kolkata on Friday.) (Photo | PTI)'A big country like India is a continent on its own with one sixth of the world population,' Infantino said in his address at a felicitation ceremony by the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Eco Park. (IN PIC: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and AIFF President Praful Patel during a dinner party in Kolkata on Friday.) (Photo | PTI)FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that 'India is a football country now,' moments after arriving in the city to chair the FIFA Council meeting. (IN PIC: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a dinner party in Kolkata on Friday.) (Photo | PTI)
