The truth is that FIFA is desperate to get India to play in the World Cup, has been for a while as we are literally the largest sports market with just a single sport dominating, the last fairly unexplored major market in sport.
They gave us the FIFA U17 World Cup on which I worked for that reason. The women's U 17 as well, they also wanted to give us the U20 tournament if our team continued to do improve, but the AIFF had imploded by then.
FIFA, like every world sporting body other than the ICC, wants to bring our huge audiences to their sport. It is our collective sports administration incompetence coupled with a clunky structure of sports being in the state list instead of the central list that is shooting us in the foot.
And why most major Indian sporting achievements have been individual, despite the system instead of thanks to the system.
From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet. Wishing you nothing but the best always brother. You’ve done your bit, you deserve to enjoy all of it now and put your feet up. Well done mate, life’s only just begun. ❤️ #KaneWilliamson
Came as a star.
Leaves as legend.
Thank you, Robert Lewandowski, for every goal, every battle, and every magic moment wearing these colours. Culer forever. 💙❤️
After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on.
I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. 4 seasons, 3 championships.
I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days.
Catalonia is my place on earth.
Thank you to everyone I met along the way during these beautiful four years.
A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to live the most incredible chapter of my career.
Barça is back where it belongs.
Visca el Barça. Visca Catalunya 💙❤️
@fcbarcelona
Before I get onto the rest, that Pau Cubarsi… my god!!!!!!
Flawless doesn’t even begin to do it justice. I’m still in awe, one of the best CB displays I’ve ever seen. Truly.
@RailwaySeva@RailMinIndia@DRMSBC@SalemDRM @TVC_DRM
URGENT: Seat dispute unresolved for 1.5hrs. Complaint [2026021507780] ignored. Standing in coach while unauthorized people occupy my seat. Need RPF/TTE.
PNR: [4853236549]
Train: 16320
Coach/Seat: [S2 coach/Seat 23]
People talk about Cubarsi being protected from criticism, but I’ve started to think it’s the opposite.
He makes one mistake, and it’s all over the timeline. He has a near perfect game, and there’s barely any mention of it. 🤷♂️
@baxirahul Guys i am on my 2nd trip to The hospitals for the Rabies vaccine in a year (both unprovoked )
Geez life man and the never ending trauma of dogs that come with it
🤦🏽♂️😅
🚨 Wayne Rooney:
🗣️: “Cole Palmer is a good player, but Raphinha had the bigger season. He delivered in big games, worked nonstop, carried responsibility every week, and showed the impact and consistency the Best XI should reward. He deserved the spot.”