German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, fondly known as Der Titan in footballing circles for his legendary standing beneath the bar, supplied a complete perception into Indian soccer throughout an occasion within the metropolis on Friday. From the institution of a structured youth set-up to the popularisation of home function fashions, the previous Bayern Munich FC stalwart is satisfied that sure tangible measures can assist elevate the standing of Indian soccer.
Special final recreation in Kolkata
Interestingly, after traversing the size and breadth of Europe throughout his 21-year skilled profession, Kahn had hung his boots on the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, in 2008 when the Bavarians performed Mohun Bagan in a pleasant. “My retirement recreation in Kolkata, taking part in your last recreation in entrance of 125,000 individuals cheering your identify, was particular. The pleasure of individuals for soccer right here is one thing I’ll always remember. So, there’s monumental potential for Indian soccer to develop,” Kahn, 54, mentioned throughout a media interplay on the BD Somani International School in Cuffe Parade on Friday.
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He got here up with an elaborate plan to enhance Indian soccer. “Everything should begin with youth improvement. You want a great construction the place gamers can progress to play professionally. There should be a particular schooling system with a curriculum to coach gamers.”
Kahn, who comes from the land of legends like Gerd Muller and Uwe Seeler, insisted that function fashions are essential. “When I began off as a youth footballer, I had large function fashions. They gave me the fitting orientation into the game. So, why not develop Indian gamers into turning into such inspirations?
Marketing plans later
“First, the game itself has to develop on the highest stage from the Indian Super League [ISL]. Then it’s a lot simpler to construct a advertising and marketing and leisure machine round it,” Kahn concluded.
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