The Indian Football Story | The World Is Yours To Take | Chapter 1

Many stories have been told about the glory years of the Indian national football team. But none of them are as famous, or as untrue, as the 1950 World Cup story. Why didn't the Indian team play at the 1950 World Cup? Was it because they played barefoot football, or was it something else? Together with Budweiser India, we're telling the story of the World Cup match that didn't happen.

Archival Footage Courtesy: FIFA

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[vinohekhuviachumi]

Dr. T Ao from Nagaland was the lad who captained the Indian team in the Olympics. His famous quote, "we play football, not boot ball". He was offered a contract from Arsenal FC however due to his medical studies he had to reject the offer.

[moinuddinkhan]

As an indian 🇮🇳Feeling really sad for the decline of Football & Hockey in my country.
Let's bring back the glorious days. 🔥

[rampauhzeliang]

Overwhelmed to watch my favourite news channel cover this story!
Proudly from the state of Dr. T Ao(First Captain of the Indian Olympic football team) 💜Nagaland

[koushikmukherjee]

I started following Indian football from 2006, comparing to that time yes Indian Football is definitely improving but the world football is improving with much more speed. Our players are not bad they just did not receive the proper training and coaching, there are 100s of indian origin players playing around the world just because they got the coaching right.

[rahulpanwar]

Hope India will qualify for WC within next 10 years. Really want India to compete with the best⚽️

[Zero.K]

I hope in future football becomes as big as cricket is here in India.

[halofanaticboy]

Interesting documentary. I didn't realize how big of a culture football is in India

[dayud]

In North East India, actually football is much more cherished than the usual cricket. The tribal people there are absolutely amazing players.

[avo]

Dr. Talimeren Ao famous for the quote till date "Indian play football not bootball" said to the France team. He is the 1st Indian Football team captain

[lucascores]

As a Chinese, I know Indians will get there much faster than us. You are determined and passionate about football. So yes, I am rooting for you!

[yasarkhan]

I am a Pakistani, and I want India to qualify for the world cup, this might make Pakistan take football seriously and I hope it will also qualify then.

[sattamsamratpanigrahi]

Glad to see more and more Independent news YT channels covering #IndianFootball although the timing isn't just a coincidence 😉😏...but still... We Indian Football fans deserve this much!!❤️

[sowrabsinha]

My friend is a football fanatic and he's someone whom I admire and because of that I started to have an interest in football too. Where I live(North East, India) football is more popular than any other sports here and I hope it will be popular in all over India too

[HumansofIndianFootball]

This is so beautifully made! Glad to see Indian football content on here. Thank you for making this.💙

[an.....]

Now I feel proud that even for nothing, I played football tournament in my journey school and after losing in semifinals, it was a great moments for us. And in my area many colleges, schools, government are giving their best in bringing football back to India and if you guess which state is doing it than it is west Bengal. People are crazy for football in Bengal and again football tournament is going to start in many parts of West Bengal.

[meenakshimehta]

Enjoyed watching !!!!Timing is perfect .An informative documentary with a clear message .

[engineersgadgetsurprise]

I have also heard those stories of Indian Football. Shyam Thapa and all.
But Now Seriously guys This story has to be heard by every Indian, and to be felt by every Indian Hearts ♥️.
Now common Our Indian Government and Corporates, please support this Football game. 🙏

[mrrshankar]

The first India captain in their maiden international tour was Gostha Pal, organised under the control of Indian Football Association (Bengal) before the formation of All India Football Federation in 1937. The first captain to lead India in their first AIFF organised international tour was Karuna Bhattacharya, kolkata who captained India in their first international match, against Australia on 3 September 1938.

[DJVSTAR]

India in the Asia cup 23 let’s support them there

[ghostfromsociety]

Fell in love with this channel . Asia will become Super Power