FIFA U17 World Cup: India is a football country now, says Infantino

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Kolkata today. Image Source: XtraTime

Kolkata: Football in the country got a huge boost today as FIFA President Gianni Infantino proudly announced that, “India is a football country now.”

The FIFA President arrived in the city today morning for his three day trip to the city. Mr Infantino will be present at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday for the FIFA U17 World Cup final between England and Spain.The FIFA President will also attend a FIFA Council Meeting on Friday following which he will attend a function hosted by the AIFF.

The FIFA President looked in a jovial mood , waving his hands as he came out if the Netaji Subhash International airport. He was received at the airport by AIFF Senior Vice President Subrata Dutta and General Secretary Kushal Das. Mr Infantino was accompanied by CONMEBOL & CONCACAF Presidents.