Mumbai Warriors captain Ryan Giggs (centre) battles for the ball with Delhi Dragons players during the Premier Fustal opening match at NSCI Dome, Worli yesterday. Dragons won 4-3. Pic/Bipin Kokate

In less than three weeks, India will host its first ever FIFA event where 24 teams from across the globe will descend on sub-continent shores to vie for the U-17 World Cup. Football has always played second fiddle to cricket in India, but Man United legend Ryan Giggs believes the sport, if received the right exposure, can emerge from the shadows of cricket. Giggs is in the city to lead Mumbai Warriors in Season 2 of Premier Futsal.