Star Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri offered some words of encouragement to Bengaluru FC, Sudeva Delhi FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, and the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC), who will begin their Premier League Next Generation Cup campaign against touring teams today at Reliance Corporate Park (RCP).
The Indian organizations that finished in the top four in the recently concluded National Championship of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) have qualified for this thrilling competition.
Each of the four Indian teams has its own narrative, and they are all eager to make a statement and demonstrate their resolve against the visiting clubs, West Ham United FC, Everton FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, and Stellenbosch FC. Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian national football team, has also provided them with a tremendous amount of encouragement.
Sunil Chhetri motivates PL Next Generation Cup Indian footballers
Last year, two RFDL teams had the opportunity to travel abroad and compete with the finest. This year, Wolves, Stellenbosch, West Ham, and Everton will compete against Sudeva, RFYC, ATK Mohun Bagan, and BFC. I wish you all the best,” Chhetri was quoted as saying by ISL.
He reassured the players that the footballing community has their backs and is closely monitoring their performances by saying, “To our four semifinalists, who will be competing against the finest in Europe, best of luck! Enjoy! Yes, we will all be watching, so be sure to give it your all!”
Prior to the finals, Chhetri spoke a few inspiring words to the Bengaluru FC players in preparation for their championship match against Sudeva Delhi FC.
The Blues prevailed over the Delhi team in a penalty shootout by a score of 4-3, but Chhetri’s motivational talk had a significant impact on the players as well.
Huidrom Thoi Singh, the Bengaluru midfielder who claimed the Golden Ball in the RFDL, stated that Chhetri is a significant role model for Indian players.
“Yes, Chhetri is a tremendous role model for the Indian athletes. Thoi praised the athlete for his encouraging words to junior players like himself.