Praful Patel said his election to the FIFA Council will help football in India by providing more tournaments, international friendlies, and exposure for Indian players. As the first Indian on the FIFA Council, Patel believes it means India will have a stronger voice in world football and the ability to operate closer to developed football nations. Patel won with a record margin of 38 out of 46 votes at the Asian Football Confederation congress in Kuala Lumpur, signifying India's rising place in global football.
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Praful Patel said his election to the FIFA Council will help football in India by providing more tournaments, international friendlies, and exposure for Indian players. As the first Indian on the FIFA Council, Patel believes it means India will have a stronger voice in world football and the ability to operate closer to developed football nations. Patel won with a record margin of 38 out of 46 votes at the Asian Football Confederation congress in Kuala Lumpur, signifying India's rising place in global football.
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Says his induction into world
football’s apex body will help the
game in India Praful Patel on Saturday said his unprecedented election to the FIFA Council means more tournaments, international friendlies and exposure for India, besides a chance to operate in close proximity to the developed football nations. All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Patel won with a record- breaking margin, securing 38 out of the 46 votes at the 29th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) congress in Kuala Lumpur. “This signifies India’s place in world football. This will give us more voice. We would look to get more tournaments, international friendlies, exposure for our kids,” Praful told PTI during an interview. This will also help in terms of football ed