I'm a 17-year-old Indian wanting to become a professional footballer. Should I go to Europe or get in any Indian football academy?
Firstly, you are 17 years old. You are too old to be taken into any academy in europe. You are now eligible for professional contract, hence you'd directly feature in U-19 squad.Secondly, BPL allows players from nations which have a ranking higher than 75 in FIFA rankings. India ranks 143rd. Also, UEFA uses a similar eligibility criteria.You should probably focus on Indian clubs and tournaments. Sunil Chhetri went to Sporting CP's second team for a year, and made only 3 appearances. He also went to US in Major League Soccer, but was soon back in India making 0 appearances. Sunil Chhetri is a noted Indian footballer with lots of experience, still he was unsuccessful abroad. This hints at the demanding nature of top clubs and also the lack of quality (we do not have top class coaching facilities) in Indian players. We need to up our quality to match the requirements of clubs abroad.PS : I'm not judging you or your playing ability. I have generalized the situation based on what I have seen in world football since 2003.
Isn't it odd? I jest read a question asking who someone would be willing to die for. Almost all answered?
that they would be willing to die for or in place of their children. Thats a noble thing and I agree. God calls ALL PEOPLE HIS CHILDREN. Believers AND non-belivers, for all time, are called and He considers, His children. Why is it when God, via Jesus did exactly that, died for us, that people mock and reject Him? He died in our place to win our salvation but He is ridiculed and rejected because of it. Why? That's the very thing people say they respect the most and would do for their children. Whey do people honor other people when they say they would do such a thing, but not honor God for it? God didn't just say it, He DID it! Read John 3:16. What does it say? Read the accounts of Jesus life, death, resurrection in the New Testament. What, why did Jesus do what He did? He was/is God. Holy, sinless etc. He gives up His stature, is tortured,sacrifices His life for us, but some don't accept or honor Him for it .Why? He did the best thing for us but some don't appreciate it-Why?
What are some interesting facts about the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
1. 2018 will be the 21st FIFA World Cup, 88 years after the initial tournament in Uruguay (1930) and for the first time in Russia.2. 32 countries will compete in the 2018 World Cup, with Iceland and Panama making their debuts in the competition. Slovakia were the last team to make it past the group stage on their debut in 2010.3. The tournament will take place in 12 stadiums across 11 cities. Moscow is the only city with two arenas (Luzhniki and Spartak).4. Italy failed to qualify for the first time since 1958, being the only one of eight teams to have won the competition who won’t compete in Russia.5. Mexico has qualified without winning the trophy more than any other country (16 times).6. Uruguay's Oscar Washington Tabárez will be at his fourth World Cup; more than any other coach at Russia 2018 (he has six wins, three draws and six defeats in the competition)7. Playing as Russia (not the USSR), the hosts have never managed to overcome the group stage in a World Cup (1994, 2002, 2014), finishing in third position on each occasion.8.Tim Cahill has scored five of Australia’s 11 World Cup goals (45%). He’s one of nine players to have scored in the last three World Cups.9. Since winning the title in 1966, England have reached the semi-finals on only one occasion (1990), and have been the first in their group in only one of their last five tournaments(2006)10. South Korea have qualified for their 10th World Cup, more than any other Asian country. They haven’t failed to qualify since 1986.11. There have only been four times when a team has won all of their games at a World Cup (Uruguay, 4/4 in 1930), Italy (4/4 in 1938) and Brazil (6/6 in 1970, 7/7 in 2002).12. The last two reigning champions were knocked out in the group stages: Italy in 2010 and Spain in 2014.For more interesting facts about FIFA FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: 100 facts you should know about the 2018 World Cup - MARCA in English
In what countries is the rasicm in Soccer(Football) the worst?
Spain is most definitely the worst. One of my college soccer teammates is from Spain, and he admits that they are a VERY racist country (when it comes to soccer). They look down upon all other latin american countries, and they also look down upon other colored races. Now I will also defend Spain in that, there are only a few clubs/stadiums that are known for being the most racist. Italy has also been know to be racist at times. Paolo Di Canio (an Italian Player) was suspended this season for doing the nazi salute during a game. I can't comment on any other countries, but I'm sure that there is a bit of racism in EVERY country, no matter how "civilized" they may be. It's a sad world really. DISCLAIMER: I am in no way saying that the whole population of any of the aforementioned countries is racist. I don't want anyone to be offended from any of the countries I mentioned, unless of course you are one of the racists and then I hope you ARE offended.
Will India become the best team in football?
First of all India is a Cricketing Nation.I don't think they will give enough concentration on football. But as a football fan from India, my dream is to see India qualify for the senior world cup competition and fight it out with top European and American and African nation for the ultimate prize available in football.And becoming the best team..A team is considered to be the best by winning trophies. Once we win ACL and The World cup (by gods grace) , then we are considered to be the best. It's just moment of time we can achieve that.For that first we have to lay the foundation at its best. Selecting team from all over the nation resolve the player shortage problem.Second of all we have recognize the right coach for all category i.e. U-17, U-18, and all other category.Third, we have to start focusing from the younger lions to the senior team. Train the younger Ines nice, we will have a better senior team.Make ISL more competitive by adding more indian talent instead of retired international players. For attraction it's good, marketing wise good, but not good for Indian football to grow.By giving youngsters chance, we will have more option for selection and give them solid training.Next we have to improve the stadium facilities in India. Our turf are not up to standards. So improving that will attract more talent to play in it.Government has to encourage football players by proving scholarship and hostels to stay and training pitch to help them improve their game.With all these points taken care, I assure ine day your and my dream of India being one of the best footballing nation will sure come true…Jai Hind. ❤❤❤