[9:13 PM, 11\/22\/2023] .: AIFF Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay and Acting Secretary General Satyanarayan M were present on the occasion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Wenger said that most people want to win the next match, though that is something that needs huge preparation, Chaubey conveyed that he was not here to sell a dream but to ensure Indian football moved in the right direction in the next few years and reached its desired goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AIFF President who was present at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, said that football in India is on the brink of history. They were also present for the opening of the first-ever AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, in the Odisha capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are operating at a time that will eventually go down in history. Perhaps we do not realise it right now, but one day, these steps will be talked about,\u201d said Kalyan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe feel honoured that FIFA considers our federation as one that has a huge potential for further development, and I welcome all to be a part of it. Let us all share knowledge, exchange ideas, and listen to what Mr. Wenger says,\u201d implored Kalyan. \u201cFIFA has not given us a magic button to develop football or qualify for the World Cup. Rather, they are here to guide and support us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wenger believes that India has a massive potential in football, though he says that the country needs to play to its strengths in order to climb the ladder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am very happy to be in India, and I have seen huge potential here. We can all do better together. The one thing I am certain of is that, be it in football or any other field, we can only progress through educating young people,\u201d said Wenger.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou have strengths and weaknesses, 1.5 billion people are a huge number, and that makes for a huge potential. It is important for our countries to show their strengths. Sports creates jobs all over the world. India is booming economically, and you have the chance to develop the most popular sport in the world. The clubs are the key for you to develop the players, and we need them to help the country develop on the footballing front,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India have often been referred to as the \u201cSleeping giants of football\u201d, but Wenger begged to differ.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe giant is here and is heading for hiding. No more sleeping here in this house. That\u2019s how the AIFF is now. This creates a lot of possibilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe world of football is moving forward and 20 percent of the population cannot be left behind. So, you have to come on board and move forward. We can all see that the giant of football is awake, and we will definitely see some football development.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/indian-football-on-the-brink-of-history-agree-aiff-president-and-arsene-wenger.png", "alt_img": "Indian football on the brink of history, agree AIFF president and Arsene Wenger", "alt_title": "Indian football on the brink of history, agree AIFF president and Arsene Wenger ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Indian Football On The Brink Of History, Agree AIFF President And Arsene Wenger On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Indian Football On The Brink Of History, Agree AIFF President And Arsene Wenger, The All India Football Federation: The All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey, and FIFA\u2019s Chief of Global Football Development,.", "seo_keywords": "Arsene Wenger, Photo Credit, The All India Football Federation, President Kalyan Chaubey, Global Football Development, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round, Indian Football, AIFF Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Acting Secretary General", "tag": "", "tagging": "Arsene Wenger, Photo Credit, President Kalyan Chaubey, Global Football Development, Indian Football, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Acting Secretary General", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "indian-football-on-the-brink-of-history-agree-aiff-president-and-arsene-wenger", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "523", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-11-22 22:02:03", "updated": "2023-11-22 22:02:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Arsene Wenger, Photo Credit, The All India Football Federation, President Kalyan Chaubey, Global Football Development, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round, Indian Football, AIFF Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Acting Secretary General", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-11-22 22:02:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "826720", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/indian-football-on-the-brink-of-history-agree-aiff-president-and-arsene-wenger-10568" }