The Bayern Munich midfielder has expressed his excitement ahead of his team’s tour to India for Baichung Bhutia’s testimonial game.
Thomas Muller has revealed his desire to promote football in India ahead of Bayern Munich’s trip to Delhi for Baichung Bhutia’s testimonial game.
Bayern will take on the Indian national side on Tuesday, January 10, at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The purpose of the game is to pay tribute to the legendary Indian footballer, and all the proceeds will go to the flood affected people of Bhutia’s
home town, Sikkim.
Muller believes that in a country of 1.2 billion people, football can play a major role in bringing people together. He believes that it is a perfect time to promote the game in the country especially when the whole nation is looking forward to seeing their
hero in action for one last time.
The 22-year-old insisted that football can replace cricket and hockey as the most watched sport in India, as the youth is extremely passionate about the game.
While talking to Hindustan Times, the attacker further added:
“It’s perhaps the right time for my club and our premier partner Audi to take the initiative to encourage football in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/India-c750. Imagine, what will happen to football if a nation with 1.2 billion people becomes obsessed with the game.”
“I came through the FC Bayern youth development programme and perhaps that’s why I have high hopes from the tour to India. We have heard so much about your country’s recent achievement in cricket and its rich history in hockey.” Muller concluded.
The midfielder-c*m-striker also reserved special praise for Bhutia, and applauded him for all his achievements for his country. The German insisted that it is one of the proudest moments of his career to share the pitch with a great player like Bhutia.
Muller is expecting a big fan turnout on Tuesday, and reckons that it will help in building special affection between the two nations. The ‘Best Player’ at the 2010 FIFA World Cup is looking forward to the event, hoping to leave the sub-continent on a positive
note.
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