Bengaluru: Besides the muddy grounds, on the beloved green turf and at seven-a-side facilities, the Indian footballing fraternity is not happy.

On bustling city roads, at cafes and hotels and on phone calls, the people involved discuss the current situation. In every academy, you can sense fear, and in every social media post, you can feel their pain. Their beloved sport is dying a slow death and they know it.

While there have been several issues – both on and off the field – the current situation has resulted in a lack of clarity towards the future, leading to distress among its people.

To truly understand the depth of the issue, it is necessary to take a step back. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced Vision 2047 in January 2023, an Indian football strategic roadmap, whi

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