VOICED : Football India sleeping giant of beautiful game

In Mumbai, many kids aspire to be sports stars like Sachin Tendulkar or Lionel Messi, but opportunities in football are limited and costly. The Indian Super League (ISL) faces challenges with inadequate facilities, even for foreign players. Training on proper grass pitches is difficult, and pollution poses additional problems. India's national football team struggles in world rankings, partly due to a lack of quality coaching from a young age. Young athletes dream of reaching the top, but face numerous obstacles.

What is a major challenge for children in Mumbai who aspire to be like Lionel Messi?

• Abundance of football fields

• Lack of interest in football

• Expensive opportunities

• Too many football clubs

What is one of the difficulties faced by foreign players in the Indian Super League?

• Cultural differences

• Language barriers

• Inadequate training facilities

• Lack of fan support

Why is it challenging for foreign players to train in India?

• Lack of food options

• Extreme cold

• High altitude

• Pollution

What is a significant factor contributing to the poor performance of India's national football team?

• Too many players

• Insufficient quality coaching from a young age

• Overfunding of the sport

• Lack of international exposure

What is a common issue faced by young footballers in India?

• Too many tournaments

• Lack of basic techniques

• Overtraining

• Excessive media attention