Arsene Wenger to assist in development of Indian football

Arsene Wenger is set to play a crucial role in Indian football’s grassroots programmes. The former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA’s current chief of global football development is set to help in the evolution of the country’s footballing talent.

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During the World Cup in Doha, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey had held deliberations with Wenger and other senior officials of the FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC), regarding youth development projects in India.

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“We have had extensive discussions with FIFA development team. Arsene Wenger is head of FIFA Task Force and they will help us in grassroots programme. Coaches from Wenger’s team would come,” Chaubey said, after unveiling its Vision 2047 roadmap.

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“About football budget cut, we have got lot of help from government and ministry and we have never been turned down when we requested for something. In future too, we will expect whatever we deserve in terms of help, government will give us,” he added.

(With inputs from Agencies)