FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke today challenged cricket's unparalleled popularity in India, saying football will be the country's numero uno sport within the next 10 years.
"We cannot imagine football not being the number 1 sport in India in the next 10 years, sorry for cricket," Valcke said here.
> jithuv said:
> @ArsenalKid.. Any idea where they are mostly likely to play if it is happens ? India or Singapore ?
I dont know. I am guessing that Wim, the AIFF and I-League clubs would want it in India as the matches would be right after the Federation Cup and right before the opening of the I-League. So less travel for use but keep in mind that the Singapore season is at the very peak of its season so whether or not they want to travel is really a tough question. Also the S.League does not follow the FIFA Calendar (FIFA Calendar is 2012-13 while S.League is 2012 only) so unlike in say the Premier League where the clubs get a 2-week break for the FIFA dates the S.League wont. Although I need to double check that.
In my opinion we will somehow convince Singapore to come here and we will play some West Asian team at home as well. Question is who?
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Football-will-challenge-cricket-in-India-Jerome-Valcke/articleshow/16267692.cms
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke today challenged cricket's unparalleled popularity in India, saying football will be the country's numero uno sport within the next 10 years.
"We cannot imagine football not being the number 1 sport in India in the next 10 years, sorry for cricket," Valcke said here.
All i can say iS WOW !!!!
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next assignment for Wim..........:
india vs singapore is next match in oct.
> preetam said:
> next assignment for Wim..........:
india vs singapore is next match in oct.
@ArsenalKid.. Any idea where they are mostly likely to play if it is happens ? India or Singapore ?
> jithuv said:
> @ArsenalKid.. Any idea where they are mostly likely to play if it is happens ? India or Singapore ?