Intro:

Mumbai forward Manuel D'Souza and Atlético de Kolkata defensive midfielder Ofentse Nato preview their Indian Super League curtain-raiser.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Manuel D'Souza, Mumbai FC

"The people are trying to increase the popularity of the sport and it's not the no one sport (here in India). We will see. There is nothing you can judge after two or three weeks. It's a long term procedure and in the next two or three years they want more popularity of the sport. It depends a little bit on the tournament. If the tournament is really well played and attractive for the fans -- then we will see."

SOUNDBITE (English) Ofentse Nato, Atletico de Kolkata

"I will not single out one player. As you know, football is a team sport. We are playing for the whole team."