Mumbai:

The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, and FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger on Wednesday addressed the media within the metropolis the day after India’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 towards Qatar, to debate the paths to develop Indian Football, and to boost its youth growth system.

While Wenger mentioned that most individuals wish to win the following match, although that’s one thing that wants big preparation, Chaubey conveyed that he was not right here to promote a dream however to make sure Indian soccer moved in the suitable route within the subsequent few years and reached its desired purpose.

AIFF President who was current on the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, mentioned that soccer in India is on the point of historical past. They have been additionally current for the opening of the first-ever AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, within the Odisha capital.

“We are operating at a time that will eventually go down in history. Perhaps we do not realise it right now, but one day, these steps will be talked about,” mentioned Kalyan.

“We feel honoured that FIFA considers our federation as one that has a huge potential for further development, and I welcome all to be a part of it. Let us all share knowledge, exchange ideas, and listen to what Mr. Wenger says,” implored Kalyan. “FIFA has not given us a magic button to develop football or qualify for the World Cup. Rather, they are here to guide and support us.”

Wenger believes that India has an enormous potential in soccer, although he says that the nation must play to its strengths as a way to climb the ladder.

“I am very happy to be in India, and I have seen huge potential here. We can all do better together. The one thing I am certain of is that, be it in football or any other field, we can only progress through educating young people,” mentioned Wenger.

“You have strengths and weaknesses, 1.5 billion people are a huge number, and that makes for a huge potential. It is important for our countries to show their strengths. Sports creates jobs all over the world. India is booming economically, and you have the chance to develop the most popular sport in the world. The clubs are the key for you to develop the players, and we need them to help the country develop on the footballing front,” he mentioned.

India have typically been known as the “Sleeping giants of football”, however Wenger begged to vary.

“The giant is here and is heading for hiding. No more sleeping here in this house. That’s how the AIFF is now. This creates a lot of possibilities,” he mentioned.

“The world of football is moving forward and 20 percent of the population cannot be left behind. So, you have to come on board and move forward. We can all see that the giant of football is awake, and we will definitely see some football development.” (IANS)