Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has supported Indian footballers' appeal to FIFA and the Union government regarding the crisis in Indian football, attributing the situation to years of mismanagement and neglect. Players expressed fear and desperation, stating the sport faces a humanitarian, sporting, and economic crisis due to governance failures. They emphasized their appeal is not political but a last resort to salvage the game and ensure a future for all stakeholders, stating, "We just want to play football."