FIFA earmarks $38 million for U-17 World Cup in India
It's not just the All India Football Federation but the sport's governing body FIFA is also doing its bit to ensure a smooth conduct of the Under-17 World Cup, earmarking around $38 million for the marquee event to be hosted by the 'sleeping giant' in 2017.
A top AIFF official, who had attended the FIFA Congress in Sao Paulo barely a couple of days ahead of the start of the ongoing World Cup, said that president Sepp Blatter is serious about helping India in its endeavour to host a successful event three years from now.
"For the U-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA officials have told us that they have kept around $38 million for organisational purpose only," AIFF vice-president Subhas Chopra said.
"Blatter is very committed to helping India stage a successful tournament and we are getting a lot of support form the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also in this regard," he added.
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It's not just the All India Football Federation but the sport's governing body FIFA is also doing its bit to ensure a smooth conduct of the Under-17 World Cup, earmarking around $38 million for the marquee event to be hosted by the 'sleeping giant' in 2017.
A top AIFF official, who had attended the FIFA Congress in Sao Paulo barely a couple of days ahead of the start of the ongoing World Cup, said that president Sepp Blatter is serious about helping India in its endeavour to host a successful event three years from now.
"For the U-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA officials have told us that they have kept around $38 million for organisational purpose only," AIFF vice-president Subhas Chopra said.
"Blatter is very committed to helping India stage a successful tournament and we are getting a lot of support form the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also in this regard," he added.
Source = TOI