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What’s Happening in Indian Football: Why Fans, Players, and Clubs Are Worried

Indian football should have been growing right now. Instead, it feels stuck. Players are frustrated, clubs are confused, fans are angry, and even content creators are setting a negative narrative around the sport. From the Indian Super League (ISL) delay to financial problems and poor planning, the ecosystem looks like it is in trouble. Below… Read More What’s Happening in Indian Football: Why Fans, Players, and Clubs Are Worried

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How ISL Needs a New Structure to Sustain Indian Football

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

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How Only Indian Coaches Can Transform Indian Football

Indian football is at a crossroads. Every time the national team underperforms, the first reaction is to look for a foreign coach. The logic is simple: international coaches bring experience, knowledge, and exposure to global football standards. But is this really helpful in the long run for Indian football? Or should we start trusting our… Read More How Only Indian Coaches Can Transform Indian Football

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Inside FIFA’s Darkest Secrets: From FIFA Gate to the Blatter–Platini Scandal

Football is often called the “beautiful game,” but behind the glitz of World Cups and billion-dollar sponsorships lies a story of corruption, power struggles, and systemic greed. FIFA, the global governing body of football, has faced decades of scandals involving bribery, rigged elections, and backroom deals. From the FIFA Gate scandal that shook the organisation in 2015 to the… Read More Inside FIFA’s Darkest Secrets: From FIFA Gate to the Blatter–Platini Scandal

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The Purpose of The Scouting Quest- Building a Football Ecosystem

The Scouting Quest is more than just a scouting project, it’s a movement. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to discover, connect, and support Indian football players across the country and those living abroad. We believe the future of Indian football lies not in waiting for support, but in building our own path with the… Read More The Purpose of The Scouting Quest- Building a Football Ecosystem

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Can International Funding Change Indian Football Forever?

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?

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BCCI vs AIFF How Indian Cricket’s Rise Can Inspire Indian Football’s Revival

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

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