Luis Norton de Matos

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Here's everything you need to know about the all-important draw

The 24 teams in four pots will be further divided into six groups. labelled Groups A to F. India are already given A1 by the virtue of being the hosts.

Jul 06, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: India coach Luis Norton de Matos targets quarterfinal finish

A former manager with the Benfica reserve side, the Portuguese had replaced Nicolai Adam, who was forced to resign under controversial circumstances after a revolt from the players.

Jul 06, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

U-17 World Cup: Indian coach confident of the team says the team can make an impact

If the boys stick to my philosophy and adopt to my pattern of plan they can create impact in the World Cup against stronger team - De Matos

Mar 08, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

FIFA World Cup: AIFF appoint Luis Norton de Matos as India's U-17 head coach for upcoming football event

De Matos has worked as a manager with several clubs in his native Portugal and was also the head coach of the Guinea-Bissau national team from 2010 to 2012.

Mar 01, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

In search of new coach: AIFF asks panel members to meet Luis Norton de Matos

De Matos, a former Portugal international and ex-coach of Benfica reserve side as well of Guinea-Bissau national team, has been declared by the AIFF as its "number one choice" from among the shortlisted candidates 

Feb 24, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Portuguese Norton de Matos set to become India U-17 coach

De Matos was among the candidates interviewed by a committee of the AIFF earlier this week and he came out as the front-runner for the job.

Feb 22, 2017, 21:07 PM IST