It's about time ...

Let's face it, I spend a lot of time pointing out, and at times just bashing, FIFA and their failings. While it makes good fodder, it is also somewhat one sided, as FIFA does some really good things in the name of The Game as well. Following is a good example:

FIFA sets ball rolling on grassroots mission

BANGALORE: FIFA's mission to reach the innards of India's football-frenzied populace got a fillip on Monday at the launch of its one-of-a-kind Futuro III Instructors' Course in Bangalore, aimed at promoting the sport among children at the grassroots in South Asia.

The six-day seminar, which ends on Saturday, features 18 participants — 12 of whom have been nominated from Afghanistan, Bangladesh,Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka — and will be trained by FIFA instructor Vincent Subramaniam from Singapore and AFC instructor Chan Hiu Ming from Hong Kong. ...

See the whole story here, from The Times of India.