Arsene Wenger, the previous supervisor of Arsenal, deemed Indian soccer as a “gold mine” that’s solely ready to be found. Wenger, who’s at present in India as FIFA’s chief of worldwide soccer growth, expressed hope for Indian soccer’s future.
Tuesday, Nov. 21, is the official opening of the AIFF-FIFA Academy in Bhubaneshwar, a metropolis within the southern Indian state of Odisha, the place Wenger and his workers are at present on a three-day tour with the supervisor often called the “Invincible.” (WATCH: Manvir Singh Powers India To 1-0 Win Over Kuwait In FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 2)
“I would say I was always fascinated by India. My target is to improve football in the world. And it is impossible that a country like India, 1.4 billion, is not on the football world map,” mentioned Wenger.
“I believe you have huge assets, fantastic qualities that make me very optimistic about what you can do here. It is absolutely fantastic to have that opportunity. And with my team, we are really highly motivated to help this country develop in the game. I’m convinced that it’s possible in the very short term.”
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Explaining how a well-oriented expertise growth scheme can change the face of the sport in a rustic, Mr. Wenger mentioned, “I was in Japan at the start of their football in 1995. In 1998, they were at the World Cup. So that means it is possible. You have to start early.”
Speaking on India’s potential aspirations and targets, Mr. Wenger mentioned, “So imagine the potential that is here if we work well. And my main target here is to convince people that there is a gold mine here but at the moment it is not completely explored, exploited and encouraged.”
