'Hope This Can Happen Soon' Yan Dhanda, Former Liverpool Youth Star, Shows Interest to Represent Indian Football Team in Response to AIFF General Secretary Shaji Prabhakaran's Tweet
Prabhakaran later responded to Dhanda's tweet and wrote, "Thanks Yan, happy to read your response. Let’s discuss this. Wishing you all the success." Earlier, Rio Ferdinand had called for the youngster's selection in the Indian national team.
Yan Dhanda, a player of Indian origin and a former Liverpool youth star, expressed his interest in playing for the Indian national football team as he responded to a tweet from All India Football Federation (AIFF) Shaji Prabhakaran, which was a response to Rio Ferdinand praising the youngster. Dhanda explained that giving up his passport would mean he could not play for European football clubs due to India's FIFA ranking. Instead, he suggested that "permitting OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards" would allow him to represent the Indian team. It all started when Ferdinand lauded the Dhanda and shared a video of him playing for Ross County. In a tweet, Ferdinand had written, "Love it @yandhanda… surely @indianfootball national team," while tagging Prabhakaran and AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey. Prabhakaran responded to the tweet, stating that he would love for Dhanda to represent the Indian team but for that, he would have to apply for an Indian passport and give up his current nationality.
Yan Dhanda Hopeful of Representing Indian Football Team
Rio Ferdinand Calls for Yan Dhanda's Selection in Indian Team
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