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World class clubs and leagues
Premier League and La-Liga have been successful in attracting huge number of fans around the world and just like every other country, India too has its official leagues and cups, like I-League and Federation Cup.
But these tournaments have often failed to attract big crowds towards the stadium. The image that word football brings to our mind would be of the logos of our favorite clubs like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea FC. These clubs all have a very huge fan base countrywide, who dream about watching Indians play for them and roaring from the stands in support to them. Therefore improving the quality of clubs and leagues is essential.
The launch of ISL has really helped in gaining some attention and also now the fans are heading towards stadiums in large numbers. Likewise, the introduction of a longer league lasting four or more months would give the players more playing time which, would reveal their consistency levels as well.
Clubs should establish academies, tie-up with local institutions and organize grass-root programs for harvesting better talents by identifying their potential and offer those budding stars better training, aiming physical, technical and tactical growth.
AIFF should also make sure that the younger players get more playing time as the league could really be a platform for their future. Introduction of youth leagues in both I-League and ISL such as U15, U19 and U21 would very well serve the purpose.
AIFF must take quick decisions in prioritizing the appropriate league choosing between either I-league or ISL, clearing the confusions and ease the friction between these top two tournaments.
The officials have to do a of work in order to put everything in place and build a great quality team standing at par with the likes of European and South American Seleccións. If we are capable of sorting out the above mentioned problems, we can very well give those so called European and South American powerhouses a run for their money.
All we should do is have faith, dream big, get out there and show our love and support for the team. There is no doubt that India could achieve great heights in coming days with government and fans strongly by AIFF’s side. Hope that one day we too can lift the FIFA World Cup trophy as the World Champions.
