Indian Football received a notable assist in its development efforts when the legendary coach Arsene Wenger dedicated a premier talent harnessing academy that will be managed by the world governing body of the sport — FIFA.
Wenger, who is currently FIFA’s global chief of football development, said the academy will focus on scouting talents at the right age and prepare players for the future Indian teams.
The world body has the All India Football Federation and the Government of Odisha as associates in the venture, which will be called AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy.
