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
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
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
Becoming a professional football player is a dream for many, especially in countries like India where the sport is growing fast. But the journey to becoming a footballer is full of myths, scams, and misleading shortcuts that many young players and parents fall for. Let’s break it down and show you what’s real and what’s… Read More How Easy is it to Become a Football Player?
Football is the world’s most loved sport, but surprisingly, many football clubs, even the biggest ones are not profitable. Despite having millions of fans, big TV deals, and global sponsorships, many top clubs continue to report losses. So why most football clubs are not profitable? High spending and low profits Football clubs spend huge amounts… Read More Why Most Football Clubs are Not Profitable?
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?
Most Indian footballers face the same problem, limited game time, poor facilities, low pay, and few chances to grow. But in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, and parts of Europe, football is played at a much higher level. These countries offer well-managed clubs, passionate fans, and international-level coaching. Indian players who move abroad often return sharper,… Read More Can Playing Abroad Help Indian Players Grow Faster?
India’s football scene is growing fast, but one big debate remains—should OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) players be allowed to play for the national team? Many Indian-origin players around the world have talent, European training, and strong discipline. But the Indian government and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) currently don’t allow them to represent… Read More Are OCI Players Really Worth Representing India?
With the globalization of football, agents have evolved from simple middlemen into power brokers, shaping players’ careers and fighting for their rights. The thriving European football industry owes much to agents like Mino Raiola, Jorge Mendes, and Jonathan Barnett—whose negotiation skills turned players into multimillion‑dollar assets. India’s football ecosystem needs more of these licensed FIFA football agents to… Read More We Need More Licensed FIFA Football Agents in India
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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