'I Only Care If India Wins': Ranjit Bajaj Rants Against ISL Clubs & Fans, Says Creators Got Paid To Campaign Against Him | VIDEO

Indian football administrator Ranjit Bajaj, founder of Minerva Punjab, launched a scathing attack on a segment of content creators, fans, and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs. In a social media video, Bajaj accused a handful of these content creators - four or five - of instigating a campaign against him. He claimed these creators had previously received retainers from football entities FSDL and Reliance, which had since ended.

Bajaj dismissed claims that he was responsible for the ISL's shutdown, asserting that his absence was not the reason for its closure.

His criticism extended to the low expectations surrounding Indian football. Bajaj questioned why merely qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup or winning the SAFF Championship was deemed a significant achievement, considering India's previous victories in these tournaments and Asian Games. "Your standard is participation in Asian Cups?" he asked, advocating for higher expectations of winning rather than just qualifying.

Bajaj also targeted fans and content creators for celebrating victories over weaker teams like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, suggesting these results should not set the benchmark for Indian football. He argued this culture of limited success was a contributing factor to India's stagnation in football.

Turning his criticism towards ISL clubs, Bajaj pointed out that despite their superior facilities, substantial financial resources, better infrastructure, and superior coaching staff, these clubs were still not consistently producing a large number of Indian internationals. He also highlighted that despite opposition from the AIFF, his academy continued to be more successful in nurturing players for the national team.

Regardless of the backlash, Bajaj remained unfazed, stating his focus was solely on India's success. He emphasized that his future decisions over the next 15 years would be guided by whether they could contribute to India's long-term goals, stating, "I don't care if you all love me or hate me, I only care if India wins."