Indian footballers had lost the golden opportunity to play in the FIFA World Cup in 1950 when they qualified but did not go to Brazil. After 67 years, Indian football will be seen globally in a World Cup when the Indians will face USA on the opening day of the under-17 World Cup here on Friday here. To inspire the colts, former India stalwarts IM Vijayan and Carlton Chapman were present in the practice session here yesterday. Sources close to the Indian team said that both the former national footballers spoke to the young guns and motivated them to go all out to create history.

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