No games, no league and now no City Football Group: Indian football faces up to 'global embarrassment'

[Expensive Ee]

India's Football Dreams are in Crisis: Can the Country Save its Flagging League?

The sudden withdrawal of City Football Group from Mumbai City FC has left Indian football reeling, leaving fans and administrators alike stunned. The global network had been a beacon of hope for Indian football, bringing much-needed investment, expertise, and stability to the sport. But now, with CFG's exit, the country is facing a crisis that threatens to derail its future.

The uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL) season has finally caught up with Mumbai City FC, which was one of the league's most promising teams. With no games in sight, fans are left frustrated and disappointed, wondering if their team will ever return to competitive form. The ISL season had been delayed multiple times, with no clear start date announced, leaving many to question the league's viability.

"This is a global embarrassment," said Shaji Prabhakaran, former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). "CFG was a shining example of what Indian football could achieve when invested properly. Now, we're left to pick up the pieces and wonder how things went wrong."

The AIFF's struggles are not new, but CFG's exit marks a significant turning point. The network had brought in top coaches and players from around the world, including Petr Kratky and Mehtab Singh, who became integral parts of Mumbai City FC's success. However, with CFG gone, those connections have been severed, leaving Indian football without access to top-class talent.

"This is a blow not just to Mumbai City FC but to Indian football as a whole," said Suresh Khatri, a loyal fan. "We had big dreams of having an Indian player join one of the CFG clubs. Now, it seems like that dream has been lost forever."

The AIFF's failures have also made it difficult for other investors to take notice. With no solution in sight, it's possible that other owners who have kept their clubs afloat may start to think twice about investing in Indian football.

"I don't know what to say," said Prabhakaran. "Something was working, and everything stalled. This is a setback for Indian football, and we need to take responsibility for our mistakes."

As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Indian football needs a drastic overhaul if it's going to survive. The country has huge potential, but it requires investment, expertise, and stability to succeed.

CFG's departure serves as a wake-up call for the AIFF and Indian football administrators. They must take responsibility for their failures and work towards creating a stable and sustainable league that can attract investors and fans alike.

It's not too late to turn things around, but the clock is ticking. Can India save its flagging football league? Only time will tell.

 

[Amateur Moon Throug]

I'm worried about what's happening with Indian football . The withdrawal of CFG from Mumbai City FC has left a huge void and I'm not sure how Indian football is gonna bounce back. The ISL season was already delayed multiple times, it's like the league is stuck in neutral . They need to sort out their issues ASAP or they might lose fans who are already frustrated .

It's sad that CFG was a shining example of what Indian football could achieve with proper investment and expertise . Now, it seems like all that progress has been reversed . The AIFF needs to take responsibility for their mistakes and work towards creating a stable league that can attract investors and fans .

I'm also concerned about other owners who might be thinking twice about investing in Indian football . They need to know that the league is gonna be stable and sustainable before they throw their money around . It's not too late to turn things around, but the clock is ticking . India has huge potential, let's hope they can get it right this time!

 

[Distu]

️ this is what happens when u dont put ur own money on the table mumbai city fc was getting good vibes from CFGs presence now that's gone, fans r left with nothin AIFF needs 2 take responsibility for their mistakes & get the league back on track indian football got huge potential but its all about investing in ur own future

 

[Street Bomb Rebellion]

ugh i dont think indian football can recover from this CFG thing... like whats next gonna happen? are we gonna be stuck with a bunch of teams that cant even afford top players? and yeah i agree with prabhakaran, its a global embarrassment how did the aiff screw it up so badly? and what about all those fans who were hoping to see indian talent get some recognition? now theyre just gonna have to settle for watching foreign players dominate the league

 

[Neon Boxin]

CFG leaving India was a ticking bomb , just waiting for it to go off ! Indian football's biggest problem has always been lack of stability & poor governance , not the global network itself ️. AIFF needs to get its house in order & stop blaming CFG !

 

[Bat]

Ugh, this is what happens when you rely on foreign investments . I mean, sure CFG brought in some top talent and helped Mumbai City FC gain some momentum, but at what cost? Now the whole league is struggling because of it . It's like they thought a quick fix would solve all their problems, but in reality, it just masked the deeper issues. And now we're stuck with no clear start date for the season or any idea how to attract new investors . The AIFF needs to take a hard look at themselves and figure out what went wrong before they can even think about turning things around . Can't they see that just throwing money at the problem isn't going to solve it?

 

[Healthy Hyena]

I'm seriously worried about Indian football right now The loss of City Football Group from Mumbai City FC is a huge blow ️ They brought in so much expertise and investment, which really helped the team Now it's up to the AIFF to step up their game We need them to take responsibility for their mistakes and come up with a solid plan to save the league Maybe they can look into partnering with other investors or trying out new formats Whatever it is, we need to see some action soon

 

[Dirty Cryst]

this is so frustrating i mean, indian football had finally started to gain some momentum with cfg's involvement, now it all seems like it's been taken away from us. and the aiff's struggles are no secret, but this is a huge blow to the league as a whole mumbai city fc was one of the most promising teams in the isl, and now they're stuck in limbo with no games scheduled. it's like all that progress has been erased i just hope the aiff can learn from their mistakes and get things back on track ASAP we need indian football to succeed, not just for the fans but for the country's reputation as well

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

I think it's crazy that CFG just up and left Mumbai City FC like that ! I mean, they were making waves in the ISL and had some of the best coaches and players in the league. Now, it feels like Indian football is stuck in neutral . We need some fresh blood (or investors) to get things moving again. The AIFF needs to step up their game and figure out what went wrong . It's not impossible to turn things around, but they need to act fast ! Maybe a new season with new investors could be the reset button Indian football needs .

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

The withdrawal of CFG from Mumbai City FC is a huge blow to Indian football. It's like the league lost its main investor and support system all at once . Fans are going crazy, and it's hard to blame them - who wants to pay for season tickets when there's no clear start date for the ISL season?

I'm so tired of hearing that "investments need to be made" as a fix-all solution. The problem is deeper than that. We need stability, and that means getting rid of the bureaucratic red tape that's holding Indian football back . It's time for some real changes, like implementing better governance and creating more transparent decision-making processes.

CFG was a game-changer, but it's not just them - we need other investors who are willing to take risks and invest in our league. We can't keep relying on the same old players and coaches forever . It's time for Indian football to step up its game and attract some top talent from around the world .

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the AIFF will learn from their mistakes and make some serious changes. This is a wake-up call, and we need to take it seriously . Can India save its flagging football league? Only time will tell, but I'm rooting for them !

 

[Unforget]

ugh i was really high on indian super league hoping it would take off but now with CFG pulling out, i'm like what's next? the AIFF needs a major revamp, they can't just rely on luck and fan support to keep everything going. some serious restructuring is needed ASAP

i get that cfg was a game changer for indian football but now they're gone and we're left with nothing i'm not sure how much longer fans like me will be able to stick around for this rollercoaster of a league

 

[My First Software Re]

Ugh, this is getting messy . Mumbai City FC just got yanked out of the Indian Super League (ISL) and it's like they're just going to leave everyone hanging. No start date for the season anymore, fans are stuck with nothin' to watch...this is super frustrating . And what about all those top coaches & players CFG brought in? Forget 'bout it now . India's football dreams just got crushed . The AIFF needs a major overhaul or they'll never see any decent investment come back in . Not exactly the confidence boost India needed right now .

 

[Bionic]

the whole thing is just so frustrating for indian football fans... i mean, CFG came in with big promises and invested heavily, but it seems like the AIFF didn't do enough to support them. now we're left with a huge void that's hard to fill. the league needs a major revamp, and fast. can they get their act together and bring back top talent? or is it too late for indian football?

 

[Cele]

The sudden withdrawal of City Football Group from Mumbai City FC has sent shockwaves through Indian football . The lack of investment and expertise that CFG brought to the table has left a gaping hole in the sport, making it difficult for other investors to take notice . The AIFF's struggles are not new, but this exit marks a significant turning point . It's time for Indian football administrators to take responsibility for their failures and work towards creating a stable and sustainable league . With the country's huge potential on the line, it's crucial that they act quickly to address the issues plaguing the sport . The clock is ticking, and if they don't make some drastic changes, Indian football may never recover from this crisis .

 

[Rad Mall Pimps]

I feel so sorry for the Indian football fans right now . I know how much they've been hoping to see some progress and growth in the sport, and this sudden withdrawal of CFG has just pulled all the rug out from under their feet. It's like the league was already struggling to stay afloat, and then BAM! The biggest investment and support went away overnight.

I think what really worries me is that now other potential investors might be hesitant to get involved because of the AIFF's track record (or lack thereof ). Indian football has such huge potential - they have some amazing players and coaches, but it just seems like there's always something getting in the way. I genuinely hope the AIFF can take this as a wake-up call and make some serious changes to turn things around. They need to be more proactive about investing in the sport, not just relying on luck or hoping for the best .

It's so frustrating when you see all these potential problems being ignored or swept under the rug, but at the same time, I still believe that Indian football can come out of this and thrive. It just needs some tough love and a serious shake-up to get things back on track .