What's next for Indian Football?

Over the last couple of years, Indian football has been on the rise under the tutelage of Stephen Constantine. A gradual increase in FIFA rankings coupled with a thirteen match unbeaten run and counting, the future for Indian football seems to be heading in the right direction.

With the Blue Tigers sealing their place in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup with a resounding win over Macau at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, it provided the start for what many hope is a renaissance in Indian football. From the likes of Rowlin Borges who’s established himself as the backbone of the Indian midfield to the likes of Jeje and Jackichand Singh with their blistering pace and creativity can send shivers down to any opposing team’s defenders on any given day. And let’s not forget our skipper Sunil Chhetri whose not only been an inspirational figure in this team but also a symbol of hope to every Indian kid who dreams on wearing the national colours and making India a powerhouse in world football.

2017 has been a fantastic year in terms of the growth and development of Indian Football. With us hosting the FIFA U17 World Cup, we were not only fortunate to witness great upcoming talents from the world’s elite footballing nations; we were also able to witness our exceptional Indian Colts in action. From the likes of Dheeraj Singh to Komal Thatal and Aniket Jadhav and much more, they not only captured the nation’s heart with their brilliant talent but also showed the nation that the future of Indian football is bright.

With many kids in India looking up to players like your Messi’s Ronaldo’s and Neymar’s it goes to show how ‘The Beautiful Game’ has created an impact on the youth of our nation. From being considered as a recreational sport by many parents alike in the nation with the help of the Indian Super League, the I-League and the regional leagues across the country, it has created opportunities for many players to showcase their ability in the grandest of stages and most importantly given them a platform to work hard and pursue their dream of becoming a professional footballer in India. With things heading seemingly in the right direction as Indian football fans there is only question we can ask ourselves i.e. what’s next for Indian Football?