Threat of Fifa ban looms over India and Chhetri’s hopes of passing Lionel Messi | sportyneaw
"Threat of Fifa ban India " Turmoil within the Indian Football Association might result in a ban, and national coach Igor Stimac has warned those in charge to 'wake up.' Indian Football Team Ban Sunil Chhetri, India's famous striker, would be second only to Cristiano Ronaldo in the list of highest active international goalscorers if Estonia had not conceded five goals to Lionel Messi this month. After scoring four goals in the just-completed third round of qualification for the 2023 Asian Cup, the 37-year-old has 84 points, two behind the Argentinian. This haul helped India win all three games and qualify for the continent's premier event for the second time. Chhetri is anxious, though, that he may not be able to compete in the event – and not because there is now no host, after China's decision last month to surrender those responsibilities. The fear is that India may be sanctioned by FIFA. "I hope everything turns out well for the sport and...