Archive · 20 Nov 2025
East Bengal Urges PM Modi to Revive Indian Football Amidst ISL Uncertainty and Low FIFA Rankings
East Bengal, a famous Indian football club, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help improve Indian football.
They said the Indian team's ranking is very low, and there are problems with the top football league in India.
They want the league to start soon and for more people to invest in football.
They also mentioned an upcoming sports event in India where they want football to be better.
East Bengal, a prominent Indian football club, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking help to revive Indian football
The club highlighted the Indian team's record low FIFA ranking of 142nd and the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL) season
East Bengal expressed concern about the lack of clarity on the ISL season schedule, causing distress among players, clubs, and fans
The club attributed the decline in Indian football to problematic administration and lack of investment over the past few years
East Bengal referenced the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, emphasizing the need to bolster football ahead of the event
- Who
- East Bengal football club
- What
- Wrote to PM Narendra Modi seeking help to revive Indian football
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to declining FIFA rankings and uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League
Supporters of Indian Football
Critics of Indian Football Administration
Performance of Indian Football
Supporters of Indian Football
Disappointing but can be improved
Critics of Indian Football Administration
Reflects deeper issues in Indian football administration
- Indian Team's FIFA Ranking
- 142nd
- Number of IFA Shield Titles by East Bengal
- 29
- Upcoming Sports Event
- 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
