Photo essay: Mizoram and its unparalleled passion for football
Forbes India travelled to Mizoram to understand how in recent years, the state has turned into a hotbed for young football talent. With the FIFA World Cup's final coming up, here are a few glimpses of the pure love for football in the region
Curated By: Mexy Xavier, Naini Thaker
A player from Venghnuai FC caught in action during the game. A lot of MPL clubs are backed by specific communities and cities in Mizoram. Teams go door-to-door in that community for crowdfunding, which adds a sense of ownership among people. For most Mizos, football is a community recreational activity. A professional or not, they play first for the love of football and then to win.
