A Mumbai-based lawyer and football enthusiast, Tushar Sinha, expressed concerns over the potential closure of the Neville D'Souza ground in Bandra West. Originally an exhibition space, the ground transformed into a professional-level football facility in 2018, offering young players access to a FIFA-standard artificial turf, stands, dressing rooms, and other facilities. Sinha grew up near the ground and has been involved with Mumbai football since 2013. He fears that the proposed change in land reservation from a playground to a convention and exhibition center could take away the ground's legal protection as a playground and threaten its existence, leaving limited spaces for children, amateur players, and young footballers to experience professional football in Mumbai. The BMC has approved the proposal, but it still requires Maharashtra government approval. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court has temporarily halted further steps regarding this matter. Sinha argues that losing the Neville D'Souza ground would hinder the development of local football talent in a city like Mumbai, where better facilities are crucial for nurturing young players and bridging the gap between European and Indian footballing opportunities.