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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Kolkata warms up for all-European summit clash

After three weeks of high intensity and top quality football, Spain and England will finally bring an end to the Under-17 FIFA World Cup when they meet each other in the all-European final clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata later on Saturday.
After three weeks of high intensity and top quality football, Spain and England will finally bring an end to the Under-17 FIFA World Cup when they meet each other in the all-European final clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata
After three weeks of high intensity and top quality football, Spain and England will finally bring an end to the Under-17 FIFA World Cup when they meet each other in the all-European final clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
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)
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