PANAJI: When Aussie Ryan Williams, an Anglo-Indian with roots in Mumbai, joined Bengaluru FC in 2023, there was more than just football on his mind. Williams had played for England clubs, Portsmouth and Fulham, had represented Australia in the 2013 U20 World Cup, even made a senior team appearance for the Socceroos in a friendly against South Korea. But life on the Perth Glory wing seemed unfulfilling. Something seemed to be missing. Two years later, life seems to come full circle after Williams decided to give up his Australian citizenship and take up an Indian passport. The move makes the 32-year-old now eligible for selection to India’s national team and Williams could even make his debut later this month, against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier. For Williams,

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