Football is, arguably, the most globalized sport in the world. Since the official date of its foundation, back in 1863, it has spread around the planet, reaching almost every country. Over time, ...Football roots grew so attached to society that it is a valid indicator to understand how the social order responds to general crises. In 1911 in the IFA Shield tournament when Mohun Bagan defeated the British side, East Yorkshire Regiment, and took home the shield. This was Indian football's 'Lagaan' moment. Even during the period between 1950 and 1962 is often considered to be the 'Golden Era' of Indian football, so much so that India was often referred to as the 'Brazil of Asia'. But where are we now? The latest FIFA rankings places India at the 105th position. We are a country of 1.3 billion people failing to produce a well-built set of players, who can challenge European, South American, or even our South Asian counterparts consistently. So, it certainly begs the question: Where are we going wrong?
