Striker Michael Chopra pursues AIFF D-License course

Mumbai July 12 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters F.C forward Michael Chopra is reportedly pursuing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) D-License course to take up a future coaching role in India.

"Yes he (Michael Chopra) is doing his D-License course. We don t know his plans but yes he is doing the course" Western India Football Association (WIFA) CEO Henry Menezes who conceptualised the D-License course in India was quoted as saying by Goal.com.

The AIFF D-Licence allows the holder to take up a coaching role at the grassroots level of football which includes college and school teams district and Inter-city championships.

Chopra has scored once in 19 appearances for Kerala Blasters.

Chopra who has played for Newcastle United in the English Premier League (EPL) represented England from the U-15 to the U-21 level.

--IANS
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