Legendary former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, and the Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA has made his way to India.
Kicking off his visit with a trip to the Football House, Wenger engaged in discussions with leaders from various football academies across the nation on Monday, November 20, 2023. During his visit, Wenger met with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and Acting Secretary General Satyanarayan M to discuss plans to elevate Indian football to new heights.
The focal point of these discussions was the establishment of the AIFF-FIFA Academy and the overall youth development initiative in India. The visit coincides with the upcoming inauguration of the AIFF-FIFA Academy in Bhubaneswar on November 21, 2023, following a three-day visit.
Wenger’s collaboration with FIFA and the Talent Development Scheme is expected to make a significant contribution to the success of India’s football potential. The visit highlights Wenger’s hope for India to emerge as a football powerhouse in the near future.
Continuing his schedule, Wenger is set to inaugurate the AIFF-FIFA Academy in Bhubaneswar on November 21, 2023, and will also attend the India vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Expressing his optimism for India’s future in football, Wenger believes that with the right planning and infrastructure, India can become a major player in Asian football in the next decade.
Wenger emphasized the importance of developing young talent from an early age. Looking ahead to 2030, Wenger envisions a football future where players are technically equipped at a young age.
The India vs Qatar 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match, where India will be looking to break their losing streak against Qatar, is scheduled to kick off on November 21, 2023, at 07:00 p.m. IST at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
For football fans looking to catch the action, the match will be broadcast live on Sports18 1, Sports 18 1HD, and Sports18 3, with live streaming available on the Jio Cinema app.
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