The ascendency of India as an economic world power

No, there is no India in 2007 AFC Asian Cup. It’s a pity that India has one billion people but not just 11 talented footballers even in the Asian standard. India became the runners up in 1964 Asian Cup Football. That was only time, Indian football team could achieve something in AFC Asian Cup.

In the qualifying round of Asian Cup 2007, India was in group 2 along with Japan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. India played 6 matches and lost all of them. Indian footballers could score just 2 goals and suffered 24 goals. So, India remained in the end of the point table without getting a single point.

This is really shameful for Indian football. Of course, Indian government does not care for football. Indian fans just only care for cricket. So, it is natural that India is losing ground in the Asian football gradually. If people in West Bengal, Kerala and Goa suddenly become fan of cricket then Indian football will be in bad condition.