Khalid Jamil is an Indian football coach who has built winning teams with limited budgets, clear ideas and total trust in Indian players. In 2017 he led Aizawl FC to a fairytale I-League title. In the ISL, he broke a big barrier by taking NorthEast United to the playoffs and later becoming the first Indian… Read More Who is Khalid Jamil?
Indian football stands at a crossroads. The Indian Super League (ISL) was launched in 2014 to bring glamour, fans, and money into the game. Ten years later, the reality is sobering: most clubs are running at yearly losses of ₹30–35 crore, broadcasting revenues are stuck, and grassroots development is weak. Unless Indian football rethinks its… Read More How ISL Needs a New Structure to Sustain Indian Football
Indian football has always had talent, but the system has not supported it well. Poor infrastructure, limited scouting, lack of long-term planning, and weak administration have held us back. But one big thing can change all of that is international funding. While local funding remains difficult due to the lack of widespread interest in football compared to cricket,… Read More Can International Funding Change Indian Football Forever?
In the world of Indian sports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stands as a giant success story. From a federation that once couldn’t afford cricket balls to now being one of the richest sporting bodies globally, BCCI’s journey is nothing short of a revolution. On the other hand, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) finds… Read More BCCI vs AIFF How Indian Cricket’s Rise Can Inspire Indian Football’s Revival
The Indian Super League (ISL), once hailed as the future of Indian football, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. With reports confirming a proposed 10-year moratorium on relegation, many are now questioning whether the league is evolving in the interest of Indian football—or simply protecting commercial stakes. A League Without Consequences? In… Read More ISL’s 10-Year No Relegation Proposal Sparks Fresh Debate
The Scouting Quest 