You’d expect Carlos Amadeu to be under some pressure from the public back home, considering that the South American nation measures success by World Cup titles. But hosting the Under-17 World Cup, does not guarantee transformation of the sport in the country. Yet over a decade later, the trio combined to win the senior World Cup in 2006 — football’s ultimate prize. Still coaches dub the transition of a player to the senior level an ‘achievement’ despite success at a youth level. Manchester United, for one, cannot wait for their forward Angel Gomes to return from England duty once the World Cup concludes.

Source: Indian Express September 27, 2017 21:29 UTC