Curtorim, Jan. 16 -- Former national India football coach Armando Colaco shared his views regarding the current state of Indian football, highlighting the decline of national pride, the lack of opportunities for Indian players, the importance of promotion and relegation, putting Indian coaches at the helm, and the growing positives in women's football.

During his tenure with the national team, India recorded memorable results against strong Asian sides, including the historic 2-1 victory over Qatar in 2011. Reflecting on India's present standing as a footballing nation and what is needed to regain consistency, Colaco pointed to a fundamental shift in the mindset of players.

"I don't differentiate between the old and the new generation, ...