Mumbai Football Fraternity Furious As BMC Proposes Converting Neville DSouza Ground Into Convention Centre

BMC proposed converting Mumbai's Neville D'Souza Football Ground into a convention and exhibition centre.

The ground is the city's only dedicated FIFA-standard facility and hosts nearly 2,000 matches annually.

Football stakeholders say the plan prioritises commerce over sport and would damage grassroots football development.

Mumbai Football Association officials warned they may pursue legal action if authorities do not engage.

The land belongs to MHADA; community demands preserving the ground and building the convention centre elsewhere.