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Bajaj rejects AIFF role again after U-turn over Fernandes
Ranjit Bajaj has rejected the team manager role for India's U-15 World Cup festival campaign barely a day after initially accepting it, Times Now News reports. Bajaj's second U-turn came after coach…
The Story in Brief
Ranjit Bajaj has rejected the team manager role for India's U-15 World Cup festival campaign barely a day after initially accepting it, Times Now News reports. Bajaj's second U-turn came after coach Bibiano Fernandes accepted the head coach position, which Bajaj had earlier turned down.
A senior AIFF Executive Committee member criticised Bajaj, saying he applies for jobs despite constantly attacking the federation. The committee member questioned Bajaj's record, noting that his academy's international youth tournament wins come against second-string sides from European clubs. Bajaj said he refused because he and Fernandes have conflicting philosophies that would confuse the players.
The Indian Opinion
The cycle of blame between Ranjit Bajaj and the AIFF distracts from the real question of whether either side can build a competitive youth setup. Bajaj's claim of a better training method deserves scrutiny, but the AIFF is right to ask why he applies for roles under coaches he refuses to work with. The U-15 tournament will test whether this friction affects the team's performance on the field.
Source: timesnownews.com
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