IFA Shield, the historical football tournament that even last year saw high turnout and viewership on TV has been turned into an Under-19 affair, robbing it of the glamour and public interest.
The appointment of Shanmugam Venkatesh as the manager of the Indian National Team by AIFF has sparked some controversy, as he had to leave his post as an assistant coach earlier for not having the necessary professional coaching license.
Days after the I-League season came to a spectacular conclusion at Kanteerava, clubs are already securing players to approach the next season fully prepared.
The AIFF has invited Derek Bragg, a pioneer in the modern scouting business, to help Indian football scouts upgrade their skills to identify talent at grassroot level.
Stephen Constantine criticized the underdeveloped state of Indian Football, the quality of A-License holding Indian coaches, and the planning of tournaments like I-League.
It's not just bad form that plagues Mohun Bagan as they gear up to face Royal Wahingdoh in a mus-win I-League clash at Barasat tonight. Among the many battles that the newly dethroned league leaders are engaged in are crucial injuries and lack of cash in hand.
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