PIO (Player of Indian Origin) Thread

namewtheld

Luciano is already in Netherlands NT probables for Euro 2012. Also Manchester United wr interested in him and will have an eye. So Ajax is just another deal

shankar

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somesh wrote:

Luciano is already in Netherlands NT probables for Euro 2012. Also Manchester United wr interested in him and will have an eye. So Ajax is just another deal

</font><br><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">WOW so he should be a big prospect for Netherlands themselves so no hope that he will represent India anyway</font></div>

Shah476

i think the idea of some PIO from likes of surinam or other former colonies representing india are not viable because those players are 2nd or 3rd generation there, to play for a country you need passport, your father need passport and perhaps grandfather will need passport if father hasnt got it. dont think many of the people of indian origin living in the west indies or other certain colonies can go that far back in getting these documents.<div><br></div><div>but its good to see these guys playing at big clubs, some epl clubs after harmeet singh too...would be good for us british asians if he makes the move...however coming via german league wont be such a bad idea.</div><div><br></div>

Arsenalkid700

<font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">I would not say that. The US National Team is filled with German born players who's granddads fought in World War 2. Parents were German as well but the granddads were Americans and thus those kids were eligible.</font>

sombuddha_sinha

arsenalfan wrote:

<font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">I would not say that. The US National Team is filled with German born players who's granddads fought in World War 2. Parents were German as well but the granddads were Americans and thus those kids were eligible.</font>

<br><div><br></div><div>US have money but very less talent so they just do this. this way one day they will rule cricket with 80% players with origins in india</div>

Shah476

in case grandads were german but their children became americans and then their kids became americans hence eligible for usa, whereas for india some 3rd generation person in suriname will have to get his grandfather an indian passport and then his father so he can get that passport to play...i have even seen this with pakistani players from uk whose grandparents are no longer alive hence the documents arent there either which makes difficult to follow the process.<div><br></div><div>afc wants if players passport and id card and same of father, if not father then grandfather.</div>

Arsenalkid700

<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 65, 123); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Indian origin Narsingh in Dutch Euro 2012 squad</span><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><div>The Hague: Dutch football coach Bert van Marwijk named his definite 23-man squad for Euro 2012, including uncapped Jetro Willems and Luciano Narsingh.</div><div><br></div><div>Vurnon Anita (Ajax), Siem de Jong (Ajax), Jeremain Lens (PSV) and Adam Maher (AZ) were dropped from the squad.</div><div><br></div><div>"I spoke extensively with the dropouts and gave them an explanation," Van Marwijk said </div><div><br></div><div>"They deserved an explanation after their good work. They can leave the training camp with their heads held high."</div><div><br></div><div>Both 18-year-old defender Willems and 21-year-old forward Narsingh were fielded in last Tuesday`s friendly against Bayern Munich (2-3 loss), but that match did not count as an official international. The inclusion of 33-year-old Wilfred Bouma was also surprising because the PSV defender played his last international at Euro 2008 against Romania.</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Ahead of Euro 2012 the Netherlands have scheduled friendly games against Bulgaria Saturday in Amsterdam where they suffered a 1-2 loss. They also will be up against Slovakia May 30 in Rotterdam and against Northern Ireland June 2 in Amsterdam. The Dutch start the tournament with the group match against Denmark June 9, before taking on Germany and Portugal.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dutch Euro 2012 squad:</div><div><br></div><div>Goalkeepers: Tim Krul (Newcastle United), Maarten Stekelenburg (AS Roma), Michel Vorm (Swansea City)</div><div><br></div><div>Defenders: Khalid Boulahrouz (VfB Stuttgart), Wilfred Bouma (PSV), John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Malaga), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax), Jetro Willems (PSV)</div><div><br></div><div>Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (FC Barcelona), Mark van Bommel (AC Milan), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Stijn Schaars (Sporting Portugal), Wesley Sneijder (Internazionale), Kevin Strootman (PSV), Rafael van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur)</div><div><br></div><div>Forwards: Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04), Luuk de Jong (FC Twente), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Luciano Narsingh (sc Heerenveen), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich).</div><div><br></div><div><hr>Congrats to the young boy. We have Indian representation in Euro 2012! Now if only we can convince the Dutch ones who did not make the squad to join India...?</div></b></font></span></div>

dip_anj

Rumour doing rounds in FB
INDIAN National Football team TD Mr.Rob Baan has convinced PIO Luciano Nar Singh from NETHERLANDS to play for INDIA Team...
The 21 year old winger who plays for HERNEVEEN is in talks with AIFF...
AIFF are working on thid issue & are desperate to opt for an INDIAN Passport for Luciano...
Rob Baan has also convinced Narsingh to play in domestic Football of INDIA..
The AIFF are also thinking to give a PIO award to Luciano for his performance abroad

reddevil87

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)<div>What a joke!!! Not even in dreams!!! Why the hell is he going to play for India and in I-league?? </div>

indian_gooner

Correct @reddevil..