India, April 5 -- The world stood still on April 3 as Minerva Academy FC completely shattered Liverpool FC with a 6-0 win at the MIC Cup in Spain. Nevertheless, the most amazing thing about this "Giant Killing" story is not the score, but the fact that three weeks ago, this team nearly didn't get to Europe in the first place! In a prophetic video on March 16, the owner Ranjit Bajaj made a desperate and humble request for help, showing that he even mortgaged his only personal property to make sure these boys can carry the flag for India.

Today, as the country is enjoying the result that has rewritten Indian football, Bajaj's heartfelt cry is a poignant reminder of the personal sacrifices needed to sustain the Indian dream.

The Cost Of Gl...