By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: In a momentous occasion for sports in Odisha, Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna warmly welcomed the eminent former manager of Arsenal Football Club and Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA, Arsene Wenger upon his arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport on Monday night. He was also accompanied by AIFF officials.
As the Indian Football Team prepares to clash with Qatar on the 21st of November in their crucial Round 2 encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualification campaign at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Arsene Wenger’s arrival adds to the fervour as he is all set to inaugurate the historic AIFF- FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme. The initiative is the first of its kind in India and aims to boost the growth
Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna said, “It is an honor to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Arsene Wenger, a legendary figure in global football, to the passionate and football-loving state of Odisha. His presence amplifies the significance of the occasion as we eagerly anticipate the inauguration of the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy. This marks a historic moment for Odisha and India, showca
