In this Thursday, June 30, 2011 photo, children participate in a practice session of soccer at a stadium on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. The popularity of football is making giant strides in cricket-crazy India, and it is not limited to watching top class matches on television. Mushrooming local academies are flooded with youngsters who aim to turn professional at the first opportunity and are even venturing to Europe in a bid to enhance their skills. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)