Indian FIFA official favours foreign coaches

Kannur, Kerala, May 31 (UNI) FIFA appeals committee member P P Lakshmanan today said foreign coaches should be inducted for imparting training to Indian football teams to boost the sport in the country.

Addressing a press conference here, he said football has a great future in the country and more importance should be given to popularising it.

Asian countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar had good teams, but India is lagging behind with no proper coaching and basic facilities needed for training, the FIFA official said.

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