Tanay Apte

Decoding the Downfall of Maharashtra Men’s Football Part 3: On The Brink (2020-Present Day)

Maharashtra men’s football faces decline post-2020, exposed by Santosh Trophy failures, shrinking talent pathways, and uncertain professional futures.

Decoding the Downfall of Maharashtra Men’s Football Part 2: Illusion of Progress (2010-2020)

Maharashtra men’s football saw visibility rise between 2010 and 2020, but short-term planning, club collapses and weak pathways led to decline.

Decoding the Downfall of Maharashtra Men’s Football Part 1: Success Without Succession (2000-2010)

Maharashtra football thrived in the 2000s, yet poor succession planning, fading institutions, and neglect quietly set the stage for its decline.

Indian Football doesn’t need the next Sunil Chhetri; it needs the next Syed Abdul Rahim

Indian football’s future depends on strong coaching and scouting systems, not individual stars, as structural gaps continue to stall long-term player development.