Maybe the headline wasn't so misleading after all. Mohun Bagan U15s have been drawn in the same group as Manchester United U15s. Still, the draw was only made yesterday, so I was kind of right too.
The group:
1. Manchester United FC (England)
2. Ferencvárosi TC (Hungary)
3. Athletic Bilbao (Spain)
4. São Paulo FC (Brazil)
5. Mohun Bagan AC
On a personal level, it's the worst possible draw. Mohun Bagan, an Indian club, facing my beloved Red Devils for a chance to progress in the competition. Ah what the hell - come on you Mariners!
It's unlikely that the youngsters will cause any upsets, but the experience of playing at the highest level will be invaluable. Who knows, maybe this is the platform for one or two of them to showcase their talent and sign for a European club. It would be just the shot in the arm that Indian football needs.
Update: Mohun Bagan have lost their opening match 4-1 to Manchester United, after taking an early lead through David Lalrinmuana. They play São Paulo at 4:30 p.m. GMT. Tomorrow, they face Ferencvárosi at 9:30 a.m. and Athletic Bilbao at 3:30 p.m. GMT.
The group:
1. Manchester United FC (England)
2. Ferencvárosi TC (Hungary)
3. Athletic Bilbao (Spain)
4. São Paulo FC (Brazil)
5. Mohun Bagan AC
On a personal level, it's the worst possible draw. Mohun Bagan, an Indian club, facing my beloved Red Devils for a chance to progress in the competition. Ah what the hell - come on you Mariners!
It's unlikely that the youngsters will cause any upsets, but the experience of playing at the highest level will be invaluable. Who knows, maybe this is the platform for one or two of them to showcase their talent and sign for a European club. It would be just the shot in the arm that Indian football needs.
Update: Mohun Bagan have lost their opening match 4-1 to Manchester United, after taking an early lead through David Lalrinmuana. They play São Paulo at 4:30 p.m. GMT. Tomorrow, they face Ferencvárosi at 9:30 a.m. and Athletic Bilbao at 3:30 p.m. GMT.
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