Dibyendu Maji

If India were today to play a match against world's mighty Brazil, India would be more than happy to not concede more than three goals. Or perhaps five! A 2-0 loss might feel okay to do. A 1-0 might feel uplifting. A 1-0 'loss', might I! Not a 1-0 win, no: that's impossible! India is ranked 104 in a list of more than 200 football playing nations. Surely, the second most populated and one of the fastest developing countries in the world is capable of way more than that!  It is true to say Indian Football is in a mess. The team is, the management is; so is marketing, investment and political orientation. If any remedial structure isnt considered immediately, the whole system will crumble down to the ground.  Why do I say this?  The Political Instability Well, it's not unheard of that few weeks ago the Indian National Football team was nullified by FIFA, even temporarily so. This was done because (esteemed) FIFA found political disability within the governi...

In this photo, you can see Skipper Manuel Neuer holding the prestigious Champions League trophy in his hands as he celebrates the auspecious moment with his teammates. FC Bayern Munich has created history by winning their 6th Champions League Trophy. The whole team and staff and fans rejoice this, but this came not handy. Let us look back onto how a mid table team until the first half of the season turned altogher to go and win numerous trophies including the TREBLE.  The Impact of Flick   On 1 July 2019, Hans-Deiter Flick joined Bayern Munich as an assistant coach, under the management of  Niko Kovač .  Bayern were not doing very well in the Bundesliga, constantly being threatened by Dortmund and Leipzig as they were trying to dominate their positions in the table. Bayern dropped down to the 4th in the table, and rumours regarding sacking the manager was airing the channels. When Kovač left Bayern by mutual consent on 3 November 2019, Flick was promoted to...