I hope they dont involve IMG-Reliance in their bid process. They are like PANAUTI. IMG-Reliance and clubs like Mumbai Tigers, DSK Shivajians were supposed to build stadiums for World Cup if they are given direct entry in I-league.<br> :P
<p>India’s chances of hosting the U-17 World Cup in the country in 2017 received a major boost on Friday as the <span class="adtext" id="adtext_4">Indian</span> Government ensured that all necessary guarantees, stipulated in the official documents, would be granted to the world football governing body, FIFA. This would enable the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to table the bid as soon as possible.</p><p>There was an inherent delay in getting the finer points of the bid, especially with regard to the guarantees, ready as the ministries concerned seemed to be dragging their feet over the matter, so much so that all seemed lost in the Indian FA’s bid to submit the documents before the November 15 deadline. The varied from tax exemption to security and broadcasters and sponsorships.</p><p>But all went well as the Indian Sports ministry received all the necessary guarantees from various other ministries and can now submit the bid officially to FIFA who will decide the host at its executive committee meeting, slated for December 3.</p><p>“We have got the clearances from several ministries on the guarantees FIFA requires from bidding countries. We have sent the guarantee documents signed by the concerned ministry authorities to the AIFF,” elucidated a top Sports ministry official to <em>The Times Of India</em>.</p><p>Kushal Das, <span class="adtext" id="adtext_3">general secretary</span> of the AIFF, while acknowledging the guarantees had been granted explained, “We have received the documents from the ministry and so we are submitting to the Fifa. Let us see what happens.”</p><p>Other nations competing for the bid include Uzbekistan, Ireland and the 2010 World Cup host <span class="adtext" id="adtext_1">South Africa</span>.</p><p>The AIFF have had FIFA’s backing in the past of hosting a mega event and that belief received additional strength when FIFA President Sepp Blatter and general secretary Jerome Valcke on a visit to the country, hoped India would be given a chance host a major FIFA event provided infrastructure and facilities were developed first.</p><p>The financial details although misty as of now, reveal that the major burden will be hoisted by FIFA and AIFF with the Indian <span class="adtext" id="adtext_5">government</span> chipping in with necessary help when required.</p><p>The Ministry explained in a statement: “While the expenditure for upgradation of stadia (Rupees Ninety Five Crores) will be provided as additional assistance to State Governments, a sum of Twenty Five Crores has been kept as contingency to ensure smooth conduct of the tournament. AIFF and FIFA have agreed to bear the entire expenditure of hosting the tournament. The amounts required are to be raised through sponsorships and other commercial agreements.”</p>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2017 U-17 World Cup can boost Indian football: Paul Masefield</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">who was appointed the technical director of KOOH Sports, which launched its new football development centre at Kothari International School in Noida, UP. </span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Asked if Indian footb</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">all can grow by incorporating ideas from successful foreign leagues, the Englishman said: "I think India can incorporate ideas not just from European football but also Asia, for example Japan. Japan has developed by leaps and bounds over the years. <br><br>Improving the infrastructure is vital and I think India is moving in the right direction.<br><br>"It is just a matter of time when India make it big. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is taking big steps to improve the standard of football. Talent needs to be tapped from smaller cities and initiatives and academies like these need to be set up to make football grow in India."</span>
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Ministries provide guarantees, India to submit U-17 World Cup bid
We will submit our final bid in upcoming days