Meghalaya to launch grassroots football development programme
The passes for the friendly tie between north-east and rest of India will be free.
The passes for the friendly tie between north-east and rest of India will be free.
"Children have to practice, and they have to have fun while playing," the former Barcelona star declared.
Puyol was involved in a friendly match with local children and Union Minister Babul Supriyo after the ceremony.
Rahim Ali managed to notch a consolation goal for India in the 78th minute.
Late goals by Jitendra and Shahajahan in the second half saw India restore parity.
The matches will be played in Cairo and Alexandria.
The players had left India on April 11 and will be in of Lisbon till May 15 before going to France.
The U-17 World Cup India 2017 kicks off on October 6.
Bhutia said Kolkata is the perfect stage to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup final on October 28.
Their first assignment will be leading Australia's under-19 side in a home series against Sri Lanka.
