Problem relies on us. Age cheating shouldn't be happen anywhere in the world. But we all want result, no one here want our team thrash by other team and if that happen then we start abusing the player, that's the only problem which encourage age cheating. If you look closely, you will find which ever team get success in age group tournament its stumble in senior level. Be it Mexico, Middle Eastern country or any African Country. And they all do this just because they want instant success, They want to prove something which they can't do in senior level. On the other side all the developed country didn't give that much importance to the age group tournament and concentrate on real development. Its really hard for a country like India not known for Football, Concentrate only on real development and don't give that much important to Age group tournament. IMO the concept of age group tournament should be removed except the U-20 level. Kids should play and enjoy the game why should we fielded them with a tag of their country and expecting them to fought hard give us the sense of success. FIFA also knows that this kind of thing happen every where except the top countries but they will do nothing. IMO either they should cease the Age group tournament or take legal hard step.Otherwise I don't think so this picture will change any time soon.
Let's stop being hypocrites when it comes to soft punching bags being our boys. Africans dominated the junior worldcups becos they had age chaeating as a system, Iran, Iraq the list is plenty.
But yes the easiest thing that people can do is trip our lads rather than speak about something else.
These are kids, Don't spoil an occasion and life for something they don't have any control just becos you get your 15 secs of fame.
This defames the entire team for just a couple of bad apples. Shame on those who think they can gain anything out of this.
Fuck it, fuck this team. All the drama regarding the players, coaches, age cheating, and piss poor results and organization from the AIFF... I am not expecting anything. This should be a great moment for Indian football but instead it has been tarnished (and yes, it HAS, not will). There was maybe a little promise before Adam was sacked but since then it has been nothing but shit!
I am happy about this World Cup. I am happy that India will finally get a proper football tournament and that it can hopefully increase the exposure to the sport. I am also happy I get to finally see Indian stadiums in HD on my TV since the US matches will be live broadcasted on FOX Sports here. But I will watch in just general interest in this Indian team.
I am happy that livemint article has come out. We need more of this.
@DX If they are knowingly increasing their age in a under-17 World Cup, deliberately hurting development of Indian football, then they can go take one. I don't give a shit if African countries do it Iran or Iraq etc. I care about India and the fact that it is rampant here is the problem!
African countries and Iraq/Iran etc probably age cheat BUT all those countries have produced multiple top level footballers.. They have LOCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL , they have :
U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15,U-16,U-17 , U-18, U-19, U-20 leagues !!
they choose to send the best players selected from their age group league to make a NATIONAL TEAM
( granted they may choose the best 25 players from the U-19 for a U-17 tournament )
BUT
they have that choice
More importantly after these MONTH LONG TOURNAMENTS , those "overage" players go back to play full league seasons ...
We have neglected the before & after process of youth development , and think a typical "juggad" short cut will suffice
Wake the f$^! up AIFF
This U-17 team has stayed in the best Hotels , travelled all across the world , spend $25,000/month on the foreign coaches alone. ( While Floyd & Bibiano's teams get nothing )
The cost of this current fiasco , we could've set up meaningful youth leagues in India, that would reap benefits in 10years
Indian team lost the opportunity to practice under floodlights due to carelessness of Luis norton and smartness of Colombian coach. Both the teams choose conscient football academy for practice but Colombian coach booked it first for the prime time 6 to 8 when he comes to know that it is available. India will reach here on 26 sept and continue it's practice till 2nd October..!!!
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Its really hard for a country like India not known for Football, Concentrate only on real development and don't give that much important to Age group tournament. IMO the concept of age group tournament should be removed except the U-20 level. Kids should play and enjoy the game why should we fielded them with a tag of their country and expecting them to fought hard give us the sense of success. FIFA also knows that this kind of thing happen every where except the top countries but they will do nothing. IMO either they should cease the Age group tournament or take legal hard step.Otherwise I don't think so this picture will change any time soon.
But yes the easiest thing that people can do is trip our lads rather than speak about something else.
These are kids, Don't spoil an occasion and life for something they don't have any control just becos you get your 15 secs of fame.
This defames the entire team for just a couple of bad apples. Shame on those who think they can gain anything out of this.
I am happy about this World Cup. I am happy that India will finally get a proper football tournament and that it can hopefully increase the exposure to the sport. I am also happy I get to finally see Indian stadiums in HD on my TV since the US matches will be live broadcasted on FOX Sports here. But I will watch in just general interest in this Indian team.
I am happy that livemint article has come out. We need more of this.
They have LOCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL , they have :
More importantly after these MONTH LONG TOURNAMENTS , those "overage" players go back to play full league seasons ...
This U-17 team has stayed in the best Hotels , travelled all across the world , spend $25,000/month on the foreign coaches alone. ( While Floyd & Bibiano's teams get nothing )
Both the teams choose conscient football academy for practice but Colombian coach booked it first for the prime time 6 to 8 when he comes to know that it is available.
India will reach here on 26 sept and continue it's practice till 2nd October..!!!
Todays toi Bangalore
http://m.timesofindia.com/sports/football/under-17-world-cup/fifa-under-17-world-cup-india-player-found-overage/amp_articleshow/60821410.cms