Landmark collaboration between Amuzi Sports and AFA Internacional brings Argentina’s world-renowned football philosophy, international coaching expertise and global player-development opportunities to India
KOLKATA, 13 November 2026: In a major boost to Indian football, Amuzi Sports has launched Asia’s first Argentine Football Centre of Excellence in Kolkata in partnership with AFA Internacional, the official player-development programme backed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The initiative aims to introduce India to Argentina’s celebrated football methodology, culture, values and structured player-development system.
Headquartered in Kolkata, Amuzi Sports is a phygital sports ecosystem that spearheaded the initiative to bring this prestigious international football development programme to India. The organisation will lead its expansion across the country, creating a sustainable platform for nurturing young football talent through professional training and international exposure.
The programme will establish football schools and academies in collaboration with local partner clubs. Players across different age groups will receive structured training under coaches trained by AFA Internacional, following the methodology and principles of the Argentine National Team.
The Centre of Excellence will offer a comprehensive development framework featuring intensive training sessions, immersive football experiences combining sporting and cultural activities, and international tournaments for age groups ranging from Under-10 to Under-20. The programme will also provide professional development pathways, opening new avenues for aspiring footballers to progress in their careers.
A significant highlight of the initiative is its talent identification programme. Through evaluation sessions at official centres and partner clubs, promising young Indian footballers will have opportunities to be shortlisted for advanced training and exposure in Argentina, enabling them to experience the country’s renowned football ecosystem firsthand.
AFA Internacional was represented at the launch by a distinguished delegation that travelled to Kolkata, led by its Commercial & Strategic Alliances Director, along with its Methodology Coordinator and Local Methodology Lead.
The launch ceremony also featured an exclusive fireside chat moderated by eminent sports journalist Mr. Goutam Bhattacharya, with members of the AFA Internacional delegation. The discussion explored the vision behind bringing Argentina’s football development model to India, the global expansion of AFA Internacional’s methodology and Amuzi Sports’ ambition to establish a sustainable football development ecosystem across the country.
The conversation highlighted key aspects of the collaboration, including the establishment of the Centre of Excellence, the development of football academies and partner-club networks, professional coaching, knowledge transfer, international training programmes and systematic talent identification.
The initiative is expected to create new opportunities for aspiring Indian footballers to access international-standard coaching, experience Argentina’s distinctive football culture and pursue greater exposure within the global football landscape.
Through this strategic partnership, Amuzi Sports and AFA Internacional aim to strengthen grassroots football development in India while building a long-term pathway for young talent to connect with Argentina’s globally acclaimed football heritage.
The launch marks a significant milestone in Indo-Argentine sporting collaboration, positioning Kolkata as a key destination for international football development and reinforcing the growing ambition to elevate Indian football through global partnerships and professional training methodologies.
