VIDEO: Why is India not playing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is in full swing and the football fever has gripped India, while the Indian national team is not part of the extravaganza.

CNN-IBN ask why India failed to qualify for the finals in Brazil as part of a special feature entitled “The Indian Football Mystery”.

Administrators, officials, players and others faced the CNN-IBN team to talk about India’s struggle to gain international recognition.

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Chris Punnakkattu Daniel

I'm a creative mind working in football management, consulting and media with more than 20 years of experience in football business and sports media. I love travelling, photography and share things I like. Consultancy, Project Management and Public Relations for professional football clubs, federations, media and corporates on (Indian) football. Indian football expert, writer and blogger. Strategic Advisor to Women's Bundesliga 2 side FSV Gütersloh 2009. Former COO cum Assistant Editor-in-Chief of IndianFootball.Com and its parent company. [+ Read more]