Khalid Jamil Takes Full Blame for India’s Football Woes

Indian football coach Khalid Jamil accepted responsibility for the team's recent defeats, including a historic loss to Bangladesh. The delay of the Indian Super League has contributed to India’s decline in FIFA rankings, prompting calls for an expedited start and a focus on emerging U-23 talent.

In a candid press conference, Indian football head coach Khalid Jamil took responsibility for the national team's spate of losses, including a mortifying defeat against Bangladesh for the first time in over two decades.

India's footballing stature has been on a downward spiral, with their FIFA ranking plummeting to 142. Jamil pointed to the stagnant state of the Indian Super League as a major factor contributing to the decline, urging for its immediate resumption.

In a bid to revitalize the squad, Jamil emphasized the necessity of integrating more overseas Indian players and U-23 talents into the team, while remaining optimistic about the future, including participation in the 2026 Asian Games.

(With inputs from agencies.)