Former India Men National Team Captain IM Vijayan Happy for the Growth of Indian Football
The women’s national team’s rise was evident during the most recent exposure tour to Brazil According to Indian legend of football IM Vijayan, who believes that the addition of competition between players will aid in the expansion of football in the country. India was playing against Brazil, Chile and Venezuela in a tournament that included four nations in its preparations to host the AFC Asian Cup to be held in India (Mumbai and Pune) between January 20 through the 6th of February. The federation doesn’t want to gamble away the cup like they were in an casino online.
In the end, India suffered defeat in all three games, the most memorable of this tour was the single goal which they got against the mighty Brazil, which was their World Cup runners-up in 2007. World Cup runners-up. “The way India played against Brazil was impressive. We scored a goal against the top team globally which shows that women’s football in India is rising,” the 52-year-old Vijayan, who was the former India men’s captain, stated in a statement published by AIFF. “Our team has grown significantly as well. The federation is working hard to give them the necessary exposure.
“India is hosting the Asian Cup next year and everyone is trying hard to build the team and play good football. I am very happy to see everyone is contributing to the growth of women’s football to take Indian Football forward together.” India internationally M Suresh also echoed his comments, “Indian women’s team is in a good phase now. The way they performed against the top teams was a treat to watch.” Two Indian soccer players also were in the stands to cheer on their players during the last day of the senior women’s national football championship. The reigning champions Manipur took home their 21st trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Railways at the end of Thursday’s final. “The way AIFF and Kerala Government has organized the championship is commendable despite the COVID situation. It shows how each and every one is working towards the growth of Indian Football,” Vijayan declared. “I am so pleased to know that 32 teams played with so many promising young players. I’ve been here on my first visit to see the girls play, and I truly enjoyed the style of football that they displayed. “In our times, scoring was very easy for the teams but now the competition has become tougher, which is needed for the growth of women’s football in India.”