It is a very natural thing now to see more Asian players playing in European leagues now. We have got the best from Japan (Takefusa Kubo) and South Korea (Lee Kang In) in La Liga now. But if you ask me, I think the best of Asian football is yet to come.
Honestly, I dare say Asian football is quite impressive after having played for Atletico Kolkata and Central Coast Mariners in India and Australia respectively. Even before that, I travelled to Asia a lot while playing for Barcelona as well. And of course now, with my current role as La Liga Ambassador, I continue to travel to Asia frequently too.
Junpiter Futbol (JPF) has the privilege to sit down and have a great chat with the former Head of Grassroots Football in All India Football Federation (AIFF). A lot has been touched on the grassroots football development in India, her involvement with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and not forgetting, the prestigious FIFA World U-17 Men’s Football Championship hosted by India in 2017.
Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) leveraged on the opportunity to showcase Taiwanese football by introducing English commentary in their weekly weekend live streamed match. And now with the increase in viewership, CTFA has doubled their effort with more matches coverage in English language too.
I’m a guy who likes to speak my mind. It may cause a lot of controversy, but I don’t like to be involved in politics. I like to be honest. If you want to be professional, you have to be professional. Everyone has their own duties to perform. I am a coach and I don’t like an official who has never kicked a ball to tell me what to do.
