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25 soccer players picked for trials in Goa

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Twenty-five hopefuls have been selected for Airtel Rising Stars' Goa Tour, and they would attend a week-long camp-cum-selection trial conducted by coaches from Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) in mid- February.

The list of those shortlisted includes goalkeepers - Hyderabad's K Nagraju from Andhra Pradesh Sports School and Bangalore's Premchand Singh, BSC ASC Centre and College, said a media release today.

The players will be tested on parameters that include physical attributes, individual skills, match situations and performances in actual matches after which 11 of the best will be chosen to travel to Manchester, England for a week-long stint.

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First Published: Dec 19 2013 | 7:17 PM IST

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