Indians in Gulf are mostly poor working class people who do odd jobs or buisness owners. Even if Kerala had qualified very few would've come to watch amateurs play on a weekday
This was probably some deal offered by Saudi FA so India withdrew from hosting Asian Cup
adding to the list, the ones who make some money are nurses. and most of them stay without family. they also can't organize and go alone for the match.
It was a definitely a deal AIFF made but hey as long as it helps players..some must have traveled abroad and meet/watch foreign players and coaches/infra for the first time..it can only do good as they become more focused and motivated...once Indian people realize that they can move to middle East to play football and not just be labours, nurses etc then only the domestic structure will also improve
lol. I remember in 2004 When Kerala won Santosh trophy, the player then got a Hero Honda Bike. By that logic, the player should get a premium hatchback now.
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This was probably some deal offered by Saudi FA so India withdrew from hosting Asian Cup
it helps only if we build a pathway in India. Unfortunately, there is no system to progress currently.
Match location: Videshi
Prize amount: Deshi