India, Nov. 28 -- Indian football finds itself in an extremely brief position in 2025, as a freefall down the FIFA rankings for the men's national team combined with a domestic football structure in complete turmoil makes for some painful reading for fans of the world's biggest sport in its most populous country. However, there might be a glimmer of hope yet, as Indian fans have something to celebrate: many miles away, a footballing prodigy of Indian origin making waves in England, and earning a chance to come through at one of the world's most historic clubs.

9-year-old Urban Negi, of Indian origin with family from the subcontinent, is making waves in England as he signed for Everton Academy earlier this year. A precocious talent who gr...