Overview
- Matthaus said India must upgrade the quality of youth coaches to produce better players and results.
- He pressed for coach education to begin at the school level, invoking a “good teacher, good student” approach.
- He proposed bringing legends, ex-players and reputed coaches to India to train local coaches.
- He cited Cape Verde’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup to question why a far more populous India remains absent.
- He delivered the remarks in Kolkata as chief guest at a women’s tournament, and reports identify him as the Bengal Super League’s brand ambassador.