With the AFC having offered their suggestions, the ball is in AIFF's court on how to proceed with devising a strategy that satisfies all the parties concerned.
So as expected no decision in the meeting. Status quo of I-League remains the same at least for 2017-18. Also no AFC Cup slot for ISL Winner. We are in for another bluff from AIFF about preparing the 'Road Map'..... Preparation of 'Road Map' should start with preparation of 'By Lane / Lane' maps first. Now ISL from 15 Nov to 15 Feb & I- League from 1 Mar to 31May ???? Federation Cup cancelled ??? Also no International Matches for the NT. This will be the Road Map I fear.
AFC President Dato Windsor said, "The objectives were clear; to help provide a road map for the future development of Indian football by reaching a consensus on the way forward. It was a significant step forward that there was unanimous agreement that the right structure for the game should be paramount."
"There is a need to find solutions which ensure that Indian football is protected and that there are opportunities for young players, who must not be lost to our game," he added.
Meanwhile, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das stated that the Indian FA will come up with a short-term strategy as soon as possible, "We are grateful to the AFC for facilitating the meeting which is crucial to the development of football in India. We must go through this process to create the best future for the game in our country.
"In the meantime, we have to decide on the short-term future of the game as soon as possible."
What happened to the famous "Green Light" and "super cup" ??? It was all a bluff !!! ISL did not get any recognition from AFC. What is the excuse now ???
There was no decision meant to be taken. It was already clear at the beginning of this week that the meeting only aimed at seeking AFC's stand and suggestions on current situation and roadmap respectively.It was stated clearly. Now AIFF will have to lay down the final structure..
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Told you guys ball will be in AIFF Court soon
Preparation of 'Road Map' should start with preparation of 'By Lane / Lane' maps first.
Now ISL from 15 Nov to 15 Feb & I- League from 1 Mar to 31May ???? Federation Cup cancelled ??? Also no International Matches for the NT. This will be the Road Map I fear.
AFC President Dato Windsor said, "The objectives were clear; to help provide a road map for the future development of Indian football by reaching a consensus on the way forward. It was a significant step forward that there was unanimous agreement that the right structure for the game should be paramount."
"There is a need to find solutions which ensure that Indian football is protected and that there are opportunities for young players, who must not be lost to our game," he added.
Meanwhile, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das stated that the Indian FA will come up with a short-term strategy as soon as possible, "We are grateful to the AFC for facilitating the meeting which is crucial to the development of football in India. We must go through this process to create the best future for the game in our country.
"In the meantime, we have to decide on the short-term future of the game as soon as possible."
It was already clear at the beginning of this week that the meeting only aimed at seeking AFC's stand and suggestions on current situation and roadmap respectively.It was stated clearly.
Now AIFF will have to lay down the final structure..
http://khaboronline.com/news/sports/karim-bencherifa-wants-to-coach-kolkata-giants/
Official AFC statement