Can an Indian be a football player?

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Can an Indian be a football player?

Mohammed Salim is the first Indian to play for a foreign club. Born and raised in Calcutta, Salim played for Mohammedan SC which won five back-to-back titles in the Calcutta Football League. Hence he impressed a club in Scotland and attracted their attention.

Can Indian footballers play Europe?

Jhingan became the fifth Indian footballer (among men) to sign a professional contract in Europe after Bhaichung Bhutia, Subrata Paul, Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The club finished sixth in the league, just two positions below qualification to European competitions.

Which sport is best in India?

What are the 5 most popular sports in India?

  • Cricket (IPL) Cricket is by far the most loved sport in India and constitutes part of the country’s culture.
  • Kabaddi (PKL)
  • Football (ISL and I-League)
  • Badminton (PBL)
  • Field hockey (HIL)
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Will India ever host Olympics?

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has recently said that India is among the aspiring countries to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040, and beyond.

Did India invent football?

Football was introduced to India by British soldiers in the mid-nineteenth century. It spread because of the efforts of Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari. In 1888 the Durand Cup was founded by then India’s Foreign Secretary, Mortimer Durand at Shimla, India.

Does India need footballers to compete on the world stage?

India has over a billion people, but can’t find the footballers it needs to compete on the world stage. My introduction to football was through the Argentine player Diego Maradona during the 1980s.

How many times has India qualified for the FIFA World Cup?

India qualified for the World Cup only once, by default in 1950 when all of its scheduled opponents withdrew. However, the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the apex body of football in India, could not send the team to play, missing a historic opportunity.

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Can Indian football clubs match the standards of leading clubs of World?

With the help of ISL I can smell indian clubs can match standards with leading clubs of world in next 15-20 years. although the football scene in india is at its grass root level, there are at least hopes for an indian to make it to a big club like man utd or madrid.

Are there any Indian football players who have played abroad?

Yes is the answer. You should know that at least 5 of the players of India has played for overseas club. Sunil Chhetri and Bhaichung Bhutia have played against the well known club Mnchester United.