The All India Football Federation has taken several important measures for popularizing the game in the country. The commercialization of the I- League and the ISL are two pivotal steps which has made the game more demanding among the fans. As the ISL has rolled out, many noted foreign players have come to the country and the Indian counterparts have got the opportunity to rub shoulders with them. Rio Ferdinand is one of the legends from the Manchester United Football Club known all over the world for his defensive abilities.
Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has progressed a long way ahead and bringing in some of the legends like Rio Ferdinand certainly provides more impetus to the game in the country. Ferdinand has been the captain of the England national football team and has played with prowess for United as a central defender. His vision, acumen and sharp skills as a defender has impressed many of the football pundits over the years. As one of the stalwarts of the English defense for a long time, Ferdinand is a recognized name in world football.
The initiative to bring Ferdinand to India has been taken by BT Sports, one of the broadcast giants from Britain. It is very important to develop football from a grassroot level in the county and BT Sports is bringing Ferdinand for leveraging the modern techniques of the game to the children.
As per the version of Ferdinand,” BT through The Supporters Club, has helped thousands of youngsters to improve their lives through the power of sport around the world, including in India. I have heard lots about the work of the projects we will be visiting in Delhi and can’t wait to meet the youngsters and those who work to support them."
Under the Praful Patel Profile, Indian football has certainly reached new heights and players like Ferdinand can only inspire the youth in the country to become future stars.
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