Liverpool Football Club to Launch India Soccer Academy
Liverpool Football Club, one of the world’s most famous football clubs with a huge following in Asia, on Wednesday announced the launch of its first official soccer academy in India. The Club, a domestic and European force since the Premier League began in 1992, has won seven major trophies since then, including the Champions League, Uefa Cup, two FA Cups and three League Cups. It aims to spread the “beautiful game” in the cricket crazy country and attract the youth to the sport.
The academy with the name ‘Steve McMahon Football Academy’ will be launched here in association with the British club, announced former England and Liverpool player Steve McMahon on Wednesday. Steve McMahon is a partner in the venture along with Liverpool and India’s Carnoustie Group, an infrastructure and hospitality company.
In the first leg four centres will be opened across Delhi and national capital region (NCR) with the Genesis school in Noida being the first, informed McMahon, who will be the head coach and chief mentor of the academy.
tribalfootball.com reported that the Reds, as Liverpool are known, had opened Abhijit Kadam Football Development Centre in a tie-up with the Abhijeet Kadam Memorial Foundation in Pune in 2009.
“I have been associated with this part of the world since last four-five years. The passion and commitment for the sport here is incredible. I approached my former club and they seemed to be interested too,” said McMahon.
“There has to be development programme for the aspiring kids, teaching them in the right way. And if even one of the kids from this academy makes a mark at the international level it will be a big achievement,” said the former football great, while insisting that things won’t happen overnight.
The Academy will be functional from the first week of October and envisages to enroll about 500 kids aged eight to 16 at each of its two centres.
“One of our goals as a team is to get the next Indian footballer to play, hopefully, for Liverpool Football Club,” said Mr. McMahon, who is a regular on Indian television screens as a, soccer pundit for ESPN Star Sports.
Asked why did the club chose Delhi instead of Kolkata, a city with much bigger fan base for the game, McMahon said, “It is just the beginning”. Liverpool will be looking for another campus in Delhi, and hopes to expand to Mumbai and Goa, as well as south and northeast India next year.
The football academy will be open to all and will charge a nominal amount as a fee from the kids. Scholarships will be provided to the talented kids. Profits, if any, will be spent into the development of infrastructure.
“Money is not the issue. We are not here for making money and if there is any profit it will be put into the development of infrastructre. The basic idea is to build a strong foundation and to help the youngsters grow properly,” he insisted.
Liverpool FC Soccer School Ambassabor, Steven Turner said it is great pleasure to step into India.
Turner said the club has got a huge fan base in Asia, including India, and the launch of a Liverpool Academy in the country is a way to bring a part of the international club to fans here.
The club will be investing its time and efforts in the upbringing of the sport in India and if we come across a talent, which deserves international exposure, we will put forward his case, informed Turner.
Meanwhile, McMahon said the current state of football in India was not a great one.
Emphasising upon the current ranking of the Indian football team, which is placed at 158th position in the international standings, McMahon said, “The sorry state of the game is also because of the lack of infrastructure. The team would definitely intend to make it better.”
He added that if the facility acts as a factor in improving the teams performance it will be a big plus.
McMahon said that though it is a private entity but it would welcome the prospect of working together with the All India Football Federation for the betterment of the game.
Mr. Turner who is also the head of Liverpool’s overseas academies, added that the club wants to have “a footprint in every continent in the next three years”.
He also hinted that Liverpool might tour India in 2013.
“There are lots of countries around the world that would love to host a game for Liverpool Football Club … we are trying to revisit Asia in 2013 and I’ve had several discussions with different people and we are trying to make a biannual visit to Asia,” Mr. Turner said.
“Bearing in mind that we are in the process of trying to develop something in India, it’s certainly not out of the question that India would be considered as a potential venue for the future,” he added.
In recent times, Indian businesses have also forayed into English soccer. Indian steel dynasty, the Mittal family, owns the remaining third of QPR, while Pune-based chicken company Venky’s bought Blackburn Rovers in November 2010, reported the Wall Street Journal.
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Shanks
Now this is what you call proper foward thinking ownership, not like the two bit owners we had before.
Just need Mr Ayre to sought us a tracksuit deal out now as well , with Warrior or another sports brand.
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Dennis Thomas
Sir,
i want to know whether those who have just turned 16 can apply for football academy
I do hope that i get a suitable reply for this as early as possible
Narayanan Nampoothiri . K
sir
i want to know the up to date news of the academy that is launch in India. i’m intrested in football
i want know about how can i join in the academy ?
sir kindly replay as soon as possible
with regards
NNK
Mayur Salvi
Sir i m really interested in playin football n want to make my passion as my lif and profession…..
Sir please kindly tell me the exact date so that i can apply to join this acadmey where i can live my real life……..
With regards
Mayur salvi
teijas
hello sir , i am teijas i am really interested in joining the football academy and taking my football to the next level , i hope to one day play at the top most level , plz send me the details of enrolement
JOSIAH
SIR I AM A NIGERIAN I AM IN LOVE WITH FOOTBALL PLEASE CAN YOU MAKE DREAM COME THROUGH?
Tashi topgyal
Sir I’ve grown up watching Liverpool matches all i wanted to know is that i really love soccer i wanted to join any soccer academy i just need an opportunity I’m 19 sir plz help….!
Bhav Khatana
Sir,
I want to join you rsoccer academy in NOIDA. How to join? Iam ten years old.My dream is to become a soccer player
ashish joshi
how can i join this club. please sned me details.
Ashish
thaj
sir, my name is thaj, im an Indian. i have played soccer in dubai for several clubs, but now i have settled in india, oppurtunities for soccer lags here. i’m 20 years old, i wish to join your academy and prove myself . please send me a form to join your acadamy. hopefully, thaj
haolai
sir, i am 18 yrs old and wish to mke a perfct career in football. Isn’t thre any prog launch by the club cncern in india as of nw. I wsh and hope to get a positive response as soon as possible
haolai
sir cn u send me the required details so that i could enroll for ur club if my queries are positive enough
Modric
I’m the best in our village i’m 18 ..how can i join your academy
Alphine Caleb
sir m a 19yr old boy nd i want 2 join dis academy as i love football alot…i only want 2 knw as to hw do i join dis academy…so pls can u send me d procedures of hw i can join d academy…..plz guide me sir i am in need of guidance….
Arun George
Sir , my name is arun . I am 15 years old . I want to join in your academy at any cost . I devoted my life in football . Will you please contact me . My no is 9895719070 .
Arun George
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basu
i m 24 yr old engineering i m crazy 2 join liverpool football club which is 2 b launch in india..
basu
i love join this club…but i m 24 yrs old…so..?
Shaad
hello sir.
My name shaad. I currenttly stay in Oman. I am really interested football n i want to make football as my carrier. I have played for many clubs but i wanted to join LiverPool coz itz my fav club. Plzz send me procedure.
mihir
can i apply for it i am 11 years old
mohammad aijaz
sir
i don’t know about this sir but i want to joint u r academy what is the proc sir tell i want to play the football before this no any one support in india to play the football when i was saw ur websit i am very ex so plz tell me what is the proc to join to ur acadey
Blessing
sir please i want to know how to apply for this although am from Nigeria but am willing to join this academy .
Hope to hear from you soonest
Pranay
I am 14 years old and I am a very big fan of the liverpool football club . I would like to play for the club in future if possible. Please respond so that I can convince my parents to join the academy.
Prince osei owusu
I am a boy of 17 years of age.my name is prince osei owusu.i come from Ghana stay’s at kumasi in suame.i am a very talended footballer play’s as an attacking midfielder and as a striker. Plz help me to join ur academy sir.email me princetagoe1@gmail.com
Atul chandra
Sir, I am Atul from and i am 16 year old
I wish to join your academy because i want to become a footballer so how can i join your academy i hope reply from your side thanx
Avinash
Hello sir,
I am Avinash, I am really interested in joining the football academy and taking my football to the next level , i hope to one day play at the top most level , plz send me the details of enrollment, and is there a Football Academy in Bangalore,Karnataka.
aditya singhania
hello sir,
i am aditya ,i m really,really,really crazy for footballl……….only thing i hve ever dreamt of is being a proffesional footballler ………………….i m a big fan of robin vam persie and ur club………bt i dont know much about ur recently opened clubs in india…………plse help me sir i dont want to be a strugler whole life………….plse tell me how to gett admission in ur club………….i will wait for a hopefull response
aditya singhania
hi sir
plse reply
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MY CHILD IS 13 YEAR OLD,HIS HAS KEEN INTEREST IN FOOTBALL KINDLY TELL US HOW TO JOIN FOOTBALL ACADEMY , TERMS AND CONDTIONS KINDLY HELP US
ziaur rehman
please tell me how can get addmition in your club ……..i hope you will reply
Valentine
Hi sir,
my name valentine, am 21 n am a Nigerian, i will like to join your team sir in other to help me achieve my dream. Please send me the details on how join sir .. Hope to hear from you sir… God bless you sir.
Valentine.
GAUTAM NANDAKUMAR
Dear Sirs
This is really exciting news for me. My name is Gautam Nandakumar and from my school days I have been playing football and more than that, it is a passion. Now I am completing my second year graduate studies from Manipal Institute of Communications (Manipal University) and have been winning football and basketball tournaments for my college team. It would be great if I can be on the working rolls of your corporate house/ academy and also be able to play and contribute to growth of football sports activities in India and neighbouring countries. Hope to have your guidance/ views on this soon. Thanks and Regards..Gautam
shubhamkumar
this is the best club in the club
Sudhakar Ranjan
Hey i’m 15 .. even I want to join your academy please help me……
kumar rishabh
really intrested, age 19 ,pls snd the req infos and enrollment infos .
thanks.
Anuj dangi
Sir i am anuj dangi from haryana. , i am 15 years old. Sir really interest in playing football. I read in jnv ….i read in class 10th.
vaibhav
i want to join this club and get membership of it what can i do to get that?
sunil kumar singh.y
i am 18 year old engineering student and i want to join your club .
Frank
I have been in contact with two footballplayers who have been achived their skills within the Dutch football schools of great Dutch clubs. They are very interested in this new initiative of Liverpool.
If interested please contact me for further information.
chris
HI SIR ,
I AM GOALKEEPER , AND MA AGE IS 15 NOW !! I AM INDIAN , BUT NOW I M IN RIYADH , MA GREATEST DREAM IS TO BE A GOOD GOAL KEEPER . I PLAYED MANY MATCH IN OUR SCHOOL CLUSTER MEET , I AM SCHOOL GOAL KEEPER .AND I PLAY MANY MATCH OUTSIDE . I TRAINED WITH Victor Manjila sir. Manjila played for Calicut University during his college days.[3] He started his professional career with the then popular Kerala based football club “Premier Tyres”, Kalamassery where former Indian goalkeeper K. P. Sethumadhavan was his teammate. He represented Kerala, as the goalkeeper, in the Santosh Trophy in 1971, 73, 74, 75, 76, and 79.
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Souvik
Sir, my name is Souvik. I’m from kolkata. I can’t live without football. But my family doesn’t understand that. I am 18 years old. I want to make a perfect career in football. Plz plz plz plz plz help me. I need a perfect guidance. Plz sir its my dream and i don’t want to let it go.
Souvik Sen
Dear Sir, my name is Souvik. I’m from kolkata. I can’t live without football. But my family doesn’t understand that. I am 18 years old. I want to make a perfect career in football. Plz plz plz plz plz help me. I need a perfect guidance. Plz sir its my dream and i don’t want to let it go.
iSikkim
To get admission, you can apply using the online website
liverpoolfc.tv/corporate/franchise-opportunities/international-football-academy/apply-now
This will enable you to get any other requirements given to you by a member of the team. The schools produce players that are world class in the game of soccer.
Ike
sir my name is IKE from NIGERIA plz sir i can,t eat without football i want to join the ACADEMY I want to be a grate player in Liverpool football club plz sir will be grateful if this come true i,m ready in football all time sir. plz i will be grateful if accept me. my regard to you sir
Harshal gaikwad
hai, I am Harshal my football is very good.In school i played reagnal leavel my position is right wing forword player please choose me sir, my number is 9021840686 Thankyou sir,
Harshal gaikwad
Sir, i realy interested in football i want to joine this fabulas club. I played so many level in nagpur but my age is 15
rajansh
one day i willbeat ronaldo!!
chris
hi sir, my name is Chris; i am 18 old. i am from D.R.Congo I do not have a long palmares in the field of football, but I think if you see me in a football field I will amaze you.While I want to play in your team. a good response from you would make me enormously well and you’ll never be disappointed
you can answer me in my email address: chrisvalentnkoy@yahoo.com
ahmed aslam
sir i want to join in your reputed club i am really loves to play football my age is 17 and i’m from thiruvarur,TAMILNADU.if you want to help me please contact me:8870297154
Freddy Fong To
Hi Sir, I live in Mauritius(Rodrigues) i am a left midfielder. I am very good,playing football is all my life.I have recently join a local football team in Rodrigues and i am the youngest player.i have 15 years old and i would be very very please if you give me the chance to apply and to join any of your academy.my favourite team is Liverpool FC and one day i would like to be in the Brendon Rodgers team.please let me life my dream.you can join me on the number above +2304727347 or email me to fongto.freddy@facebook.com .please take my letter into consideration.i will wait for you sir.
Pandhari Jadhav
My son recently given his SSC exam. and he is below 17. Last three years he is playing Football and wants make his career in only Football. Please help us any good school for Football. Please let us know.
deshratan singh
desratan singh
I love to play soccer but I believe that I can I was playing for my school and I love to play for club if you want I can pay myself for club and I can play daily love soccer love to play foot ball
deshratan singh
desratan singh
I love to play soccer but I believe that I can I was playing for my school and I love to play for club if you want I can pay myself for club and I can play daily love soccer love to play foot ball
Ashish kumar chhura
Hello sir..
Sir i was belong to a poor family but my dream was not poor sir.evry mint every secn i wish that i was playng 4 my country.my dream comes true when ur hands up n blessed me sir.i lv ftbl i hv no wrds to express sir but i hope u call me 1 day that u r the bst playr i hav evr seen…
Rayan Dutta
Sir i was belong to a poor family but my dream was not poor sir.evry mint every secn i wish that i was playng 4 my country.my dream comes true when ur hands up n blessed me sir.i lv ftbl i hv no wrds to express sir but i hope u call me 1 day that u r the bst playr i hav evr seen…;)
Akhil
Sir,
My dream is to become a Football Player. I want to play for my country and one day to lift the WC. I am a LFC fan too. I would be very pleased if you give me the chance to apply and to join any of your academy.Please inform me @ akhilkj.77@gmail.com.