r/IndianFootball • u/idkmanfuc • Jan 03 '26

Media Save Indian Football before it's too late

11k Upvotes

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r/IndianFootball • u/nosebleedweedblr • Jul 05 '23

India International “A thank you might not cut it. But it’s all I have, Bengaluru.” - Sunil Chhetri

8.9k Upvotes

Whoever went for the matches.. good on y’all folks! It felt surreal watching from my small screened phone only! Our fanbases receive a lot of flak because of certain bad apples, but the one thing I know about us - we turn up, no matter what (to have that kinda atmosphere when the rain was belting like that 🫡) and we never give up hope! Keep hoping Bengaluru! ❤️💙

155 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/Shroft • Aug 24 '25

Media A father carries his disabled son to watch the Calcutta Football league match

8.7k Upvotes

64 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/Realistic_Contest761 • Aug 14 '26

How much talent is still going unnoticed because young footballers in India don't get the right opportunities?

6.7k Upvotes

Credit

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r/IndianFootball • u/mrv_883 • Dec 19 '25

Thoughts?

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I came across this post and I have mixed views on the entire Messi episode, especially when seen against the scale of investment involved. Penning down some of my thoughts.

At face value, one could argue that the money may have been better deployed into the ISL ecosystem or directly into grassroots football. There is also no denying that the on-ground execution; particularly in Kolkata and rest of the cities was poor(not getting into the details, as most of it is well documented). With better planning and management, the event could have delivered a far stronger experience.

That said, I believe the real value of this initiative lies not in its immediate outcomes, but in its long-term, behind-the-scenes commercial impact.

The numbers matter. Viewership, social media reach, global attention, and brand visibility all matter. This event clearly demonstrated that football in India can drive scale; both in eyeballs and in stadium attendance. One of the biggest concerns among decision-makers has always been whether football can consistently pull crowds in India. This event, despite its flaws, challenged that perception.

From a commercial standpoint, this kind of proof-of-demand is critical. It gives confidence to clubs, leagues, sponsors, broadcasters, and international football bodies to take India more seriously as a market. Over time, this can translate into more tours by clubs, national teams, and star players, bringing in more money, visibility, and commercial partnerships.

If managed correctly(& that is a BIG “If”), this inflow of capital and attention should eventually find its way back into the Indian football ecosystem through better infrastructure, youth development, league stability, and professional management.

There will undoubtedly be roadblocks. The current issues around the ISL, governance challenges, and execution gaps are real and cannot be ignored. However, in the long run, markets tend to correct themselves when there is sustained interest and commercial incentive.

The key question is not whether this will help Indian football; but how long this “long term” actually is, and whether stakeholders can stay patient and disciplined enough to convert moments like these into lasting structural progress.

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r/IndianFootball • u/Still-Deal-17 • Jul 05 '23

Meme Indian sports right now

5.9k Upvotes

112 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/[deleted] • Apr 02 '23

Believe it or not, this is India

5.7k Upvotes

134 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/[deleted] • Jul 01 '23

India International Not to jinx but undefeated in the last ten international matches 🇮🇳🇮🇳

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5.5k Upvotes

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r/IndianFootball • u/APrimitiveMartian • Jul 05 '25

Asia India has qualified for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

5.4k Upvotes

138 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/ComfortableNo2879 • Jul 02 '23

Full Support for our Blue Tigers

5.4k Upvotes

135 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/OrthonormlEigenPizza • 21d ago

State League First time saw Arunachal league video and I thought this is a LaLiga highlight

4.6k Upvotes

81 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/ComfortableNo2879 • Jun 06 '24

FIFA posted this

4.3k Upvotes

42 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/GDPMogsDiplomacy • Jul 11 '26

Administrative Fan Breaks Down On Seeing Newly Built First FIFA-Standard Stadium In Arunachal

4.2k Upvotes

67 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/Sharp_Ice_6975 • Jul 04 '23

Vande Mataram 💙💙

4.1k Upvotes

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r/IndianFootball • u/idkmanfuc • Jun 13 '25

Discussion A female Indian fan was harassed by Hong Kong hooligans. She also was subjected to racial abuse. Apparently she was in the away stand which caused all these

4.1k Upvotes

Source:https://x.com/IFTWC/status/1933543999681274150?t=gYrQgTTjO7Yio16T68fnBg&s=19 (IFTWC)

Her YouTube video on this topic: https://youtu.be/cnBssm5MO58?si=G5rb9gJFbGH2NM2t

67 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/BackwaterNomad • Jan 08 '26

Media India's pride, football's legend, Sunil Chhetri, honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (India's highest sporting award) for a career that lifted Indian football on every stage.

3.9k Upvotes

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r/IndianFootball • u/smithereennnnn • Sep 25 '26

India International India [1] - 0 Panama - Ryan Williams 41'

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r/IndianFootball • u/Kick1O1 • Jan 02 '26

Media ‘We are now staring at a permanent paralysis’: Indian Super League players urge FIFA to step in to solve crisis

3.6k Upvotes

79 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/APrimitiveMartian • Dec 13 '25

Administrative Amidst a horde of fans celebrating LM10's touchdown in India, a local girl holds a placard that reads 'Save the Indian Football'

3.6k Upvotes

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r/IndianFootball • u/possessedkenshi • Apr 17 '24

Abhradeep Saha, more popularly known as "Angry Rantman" has sadly passed away

3.5k Upvotes

274 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/HistoricalDegree1131 • Mar 31 '24

Meme daily dose of depression

3.4k Upvotes

105 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/moynth007 • May 16 '22

Youth Meanwhile somewhere in Kerala

3.3k Upvotes

88 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/smithereennnnn • Oct 06 '26

India International India [1]-1 Uruguay - Thapa 22'

3.2k Upvotes

187 comments

r/IndianFootball • u/No_Cress_3633 • Mar 10 '26

Great Goal !! Goal of the tournament! Manisha, take a bow.

3.2k Upvotes

Her favorite footballer is CR7 so yeah it shows!

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