Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end

Firstpost  

India men’s national football team coach Igor Stimac paid the price for massively inconsistent results with his job but his five-year tenure did have some positives to contribute to the Indian football ecosystem. It took a week but the All India Football Federation finally wielded the axe and sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the India men’s national football team on Monday, putting a stamp on what seemingly the majority of fans had been demanding for a long time. The decision follows the crushing end to another FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign and while India were robbed of a chance against Asian champions Qatar in their last game after giving a tough fight, the Blue Tigers’ inability to churn out results against lower-ranked sides like Afghanistan and Kuwait cost them history – a chance to play in the third round of the Qualifiers for the first time. Igor Stimac sacked: Top 5 candidates for India head coach role Lallianzuala Chhangte’s goal against Qatar last Tuesday was India’s first from open play since November 2023.

India World Indian Indian Football Indian Players End Coach 2023 Cup Chhetri Kuwait Igor Qatar Football Team Fifa World Cup Stimac Igor Stimac Qualifiers  coach  sacked  2023  india  indian  end  world  stimac  notsogood  igor  qualifiers  great  football  team  cup  disappointing

History of this topic

2024 Reporter Diaries:  Hoping for one regular day of Indian football - Aashin Prasad, Sportstar
1 week, 5 days ago

2024 Reporter Diaries:  Hoping for one regular day of Indian football - Aashin Prasad, Sportstar

The Hindu  

2024 hasn’t been kind to this reporter. Many a sun set in Indian football this year | Photo Credit: Aashin Prasad But it’s India’s failed World Cup qualification campaign that still rankles. The Asian Cup group stage exit was along expected lines, but there was still hope of watching India make the third round of the qualifiers for the first …

The future will show how right I was, says former India football coach Stimac
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The future will show how right I was, says former India football coach Stimac

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: India is still “we”, the players, “our boys”. Igor Stimac may have settled with All India Football Federation but he hasn’t separated from the country he coached for over five years. “For me it was not about losing a certain amount of money…the AIFF president didn’t understand that when I asked for some time after which I said would …

Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head coach of Indian football men’s team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head coach of Indian football men’s team

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation appointed Indian Super League Trophy winning coach Manolo Marquez as the head coach of the Indian men’s team to succeed Igor Stimac, on Saturday. Marquez is currently the head coach of ISL side FC Goa, which he joined in 2023, and will continue his role at the club till 2025, while also shouldering the responsibility …

Igor Stimac vs AIFF: Indian football body strongly counters sacked coach's allegations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Igor Stimac vs AIFF: Indian football body strongly counters sacked coach's allegations

India Today  

The All India Football Federation has officially responded to recent comments made by former Head Coach Igor Stimac, clarifying the reasons behind the termination of his contract. At a chaotic press conference on Friday, former head coach Igor Stimac leveled numerous accusations against the AIFF. Throughout his tenure, the AIFF claims to have provided Stimac full support, including autonomy in …

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s football team fell further in latest FIFA rankings, with the Blue Tigers ranked 124th in the update released on June 20, dropping three spots from the previous standings. It was its worst ranking since March 9, 2017, when it was 132nd and the first after the exit of head coach Igor Stimac, who was shown the door …

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Days after India lost to Qatar in their last World Cup qualifier, their head coach Igor Stimac has been sacked. The AIFF statement said that the decision was taken because of India’s disappointing World Cup qualification campaign. “Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a …

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India coach Igor Stimac was fired on Monday, four days after the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended. qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the AIFF said in a statement. In March came a shock World Cup qualifying home …

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

ABP News  

The All India Football Federation announced on Monday its decision to sack head coach Igor Stimac. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," the AIFF statement read after a meeting charied by Vice …

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on June 17 sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior's men's team following a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match. Noting the disappointing outcome …

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India fails to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India fails to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Live Mint  

After a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, the All India Football Federation sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior men's team on 17 June. Appointed head coach of the Indian football team in 2019, Igor Stimac was given an extension in 2023 by the sport's apex body. "Noting the disappointing outcome of …

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after India's exit from World Cup qualifiers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after India's exit from World Cup qualifiers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation on Monday sacked senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw. Stimac, who was appointed as the head coach in 2019, …

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams

India TV News  

The All Indian Football Federation on Monday sacked the current Indian head coach Igor Stimach from his post after India's FIFA World Cup dream ended. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," said …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
7 months ago

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait
7 months ago

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri remains focused on the work at hand ahead of his farewell match against Kuwait on Thursday, June 6. The legendary Indian footballer has appealed to everyone not to make it about him or his last game as India take on Kuwait in the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. India face Qatar, the 34th-ranked …

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait

The Hindu  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Thursday, named a 27-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6. Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest.” The remaining players will continue to train in Bhubaneswar until May 29, after which, they will travel …

Indian football’s favourite villain Stimac fast running out of credit
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian football’s favourite villain Stimac fast running out of credit

The Hindu  

As Igor Stimac opened the door to the press conference hall after India’s reversal against Afghanistan, he stumbled at the doorway before finding his feet and making his way to the dais. I will answer them when the job is completed in June.”Stimac after India’s 1-2 loss to Afghanistan After some questionable selection calls in Abha in the goalless draw …

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round

Firstpost  

India have never reached the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. India men’s football team manager Igor Stimac said he will resign from the position if they fail to reach the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Even before the Asian Cup got underway in January, Stimac had prioritised qualification to the third round which …

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance

News 18  

Milestone man Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India hope to overcome their struggles in front of the goal in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan here on Tuesday. Having played his first International in 2005, he has so far earned 149 international caps, 93 goals and 11 trophies for …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side’s chances, who will play two back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan. Once we all get there, we will start talking about how to win the game from the very first second.” India begun its FIFA World Cup 2026 and …

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit

Firstpost  

The Indian football team’s AFC Asian Cup campaign came to an end on a heart-breaking note. The Blue Tigers had a horrendous outing at the AFC Asian Cup this time in Qatar as they bowed out without even registering a single point. Following the disappointing series of performances, India coach Igor Stimac shared an emotional post on social media platform …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck

Hindustan Times  

Where the last World Cup began, at a stadium that resembles a nomad’s tent, India will close their group stage in the 2024 Asian Cup on Tuesday. For the first time since reaching Doha Stimac has a full squad For a team which conceded five goals and scored none in two games at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, that could mean …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

News 18  

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a “coupe of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. “We do have a couple of players with some issues after the Australia game, so …

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac

News 18  

Igor Stimac says that India’s massed ranks of vocal fans can be the difference when his underdogs face a tough Uzbekistan test at the Asian Cup in Qatar on Thursday. “We are expecting a huge number, an even bigger number now in this match,” the India coach, a former international defender for Croatia, said on Wednesday. Stimac, part of the …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac 'Not So Happy With the Result' vs Australia But Proud of India's Fight
11 months, 4 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac 'Not So Happy With the Result' vs Australia But Proud of India's Fight

News 18  

Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac counted the positives after the Blue Tigers’ 2-0 loss to Australia in their opening Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday. These goals didn’t come out of Australia’s brilliant display or action; it came just because of our irresponsibility at certain times," …

India a giant out of its slumber but will take 4 years to enter Asia top 10: Igor Stimac
1 year ago

India a giant out of its slumber but will take 4 years to enter Asia top 10: Igor Stimac

India Today  

Igor Stimac has claimed that India are definitely a footballing giant out of its sleep but will take another four years to enter the top 10 in Asia. Since Stimac's appointment in 2019, the Indian team has broken into the top 100 in the FIFA rankings for the second time in only three decades. Speaking to AFP, Stimac said that …

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
1 year ago

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac played down Blue Tigers' chances at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Sunday, December 31. The Serbian coach said that he is not focusing on the results at the Asian Cup and added that India's final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers 2026. After the …

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac
1 year ago

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

Doha: Landing on Saturday evening, India became the first of the 23 visiting teams to arrive in Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks until the Blue Tigers’ first game against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his boys have no time to waste. On 7th January, we will have a training game among us.” …

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup
1 year ago

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team landed at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Saturday for the AFC Asian Cup, to a rousing welcome from the fans in Qatar. Head coach Igor Stimac, who had arrived the day prior, lauded the fans for their warm welcome, promising a strong showing from the Blue Tigers despite numerous injuries plaguing the side. …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar

The Hindu  

India coach Igor Stimac, for a chance, did not appear apoplectic after a loss. AS IT HAPPENED | INDIA VS QATAR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS HIGHLIGHTS “Let’s stop talking about the Asian Cup. Stimac had posted on X, requesting a longer national camp ‘throughout November and December’ for the qualifiers and the Asian Cup, which could not reach fruition …

World Cup qualifier: Fighting India go down to superior Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup qualifier: Fighting India go down to superior Qatar

Hindustan Times  

Starting blues in each half ended India’s unbeaten record at home. Naorem Mahesh Singh in action with Pedro Miguel To goals in the fourth and 46th minutes from Moustafa Tarek Mashal and Almoez Ali and Yusuf Abdurisag’s 85th minute header, India replied by dollops of desperate defending and at least three chances, two of them in the first half, when …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Qatar snap India's 15-game unbeaten run at home with 3-0 win
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Qatar snap India's 15-game unbeaten run at home with 3-0 win

India Today  

India's 15-game unbeaten run at home came to an end at the hands of Qatar, who defeated Igor Stimac's men 3-0 in Bhubaneswar in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on November 21. However, the Indian goalkeeper couldn't keep hold of the ball and Almoez Ali would bundle it into the back of the net in the 47th minute. Qatar would …

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026
1 year, 3 months ago

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation announced the contract extension of Igor Stimac, the head coach of India’s men’s national football team, until 2026, on Thursday. “At the same time, if we are able to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, then an automatic extension of another two years.” Mahesh Gawli, a former India international and …

Merdeka Cup 2023: Igor Stimac names provisional 26-man India squad
1 year, 3 months ago

Merdeka Cup 2023: Igor Stimac names provisional 26-man India squad

The Hindu  

India football men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Friday, named a provisional 26-man India squad for the Merdeka Cup 2023, to be played in Malaysia from October 13-17. The Merdeka Cup 2023 will be a four-team affair with hosts Malaysia, Palestine and Tajikistan being the other teams and it will be played on a knockout basis. India provisional 26-man …

Indian football: Igor Stimac quashes astrologer allegations; will decide on his future in two days
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian football: Igor Stimac quashes astrologer allegations; will decide on his future in two days

The Hindu  

Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian men’s national football team, quashed all rumours about him consulting an astrologer for team selection, following India’s elimination from the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Several media reports before the Asian Games had alleged that Stimac’s process of team selection involved consultation with an astrologer for picking a side before the AFC …

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 21: India beats Bangladesh football team 1-0; India Women lose to Chinese Taipei 1-2
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 HIGHLIGHTS, September 21: India beats Bangladesh football team 1-0; India Women lose to Chinese Taipei 1-2

The Hindu  

September 21, 2023 13:14 IND vs BAN PREVIEW Even just a month before the Asian Games, when the All India Football Federation announced a strong squad for the tournament, it was hard to envisage the Indian men’s team’s chances of going all the way here in Hangzhou. But with a ‘third or fourth choice’ team’ in his own words, head …

India has enough resources to become one of the best football nations in Asia: Arata Izumi
1 year, 3 months ago

India has enough resources to become one of the best football nations in Asia: Arata Izumi

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s football team, having won three trophies in 2023, failed to live up to its expectations in the King’s Cup, last week. Moreover, the All India Football Federation, is also looking for ways to allow players of Indian origin to find a way to represent the tricolour, to make India an Asian powerhouse under Vision 2047. Sportstar caught …

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou

News 18  

The Indian football team set to travel to China for the Asian Games 2023, will likely miss the presence of head coach Igor Stimac for the event in Hangzhou. The Blue Tigers get their Asian Games challenge underway on the 19th of September as they take on hosts China, and will be guided by India U23 coach Clifford Miranda. Croatian …

India football team coach Igor Stimac breaks silence on astrologer controversy: 'Time to put all cards on table'
1 year, 3 months ago

India football team coach Igor Stimac breaks silence on astrologer controversy: 'Time to put all cards on table'

Firstpost  

Igor Stimac has hinted that he will be making some big revelations while also adding that he remains committed to making India a football nation. Amid the controversy of him taking help from an astrologer to pick the team for Asia Cup qualifiers, the Indian football team’s head coach Igor Stimac has hinted that he will be making some big …

India's football coach Igor Stimac opens up on astrologer controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

India's football coach Igor Stimac opens up on astrologer controversy

India TV News  

India's football coach Igor Stimac has finally broken his silence on the ongoing controversy of taking assistance from an astrologer to pick the Indian team for the Asia Cup qualifiers. Meanwhile, there are reports that the All India Football Federation reached out to an astrologer to make the final call on team selection in Asian Cup qualifiers among others in …

Igor Stimac show caused by AIFF for breach of agreement
1 year, 4 months ago

Igor Stimac show caused by AIFF for breach of agreement

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac for making comments construed as a breach of agreement by his employers. Hitting out at some of the ISL clubs for their unwillingness to release players for the national camp in preparation for the Asian Games, World Cup Qualifiers and the …

Stimac makes ‘sincere request’ to ISL clubs after East Bengal, Mumbai City refuse to release players for India U-23 camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Stimac makes ‘sincere request’ to ISL clubs after East Bengal, Mumbai City refuse to release players for India U-23 camp

Hindustan Times  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Saturday “sincerely requested” all the Indian Super League clubs to release selected players for long preparatory camp ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup. The Blue Tigers are scheduled to take part in four major tournaments – AFC U23 qualifiers, Asian Games, World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian …

Igor Stimac Reunites With Real Madrid's Luka Modric While On Vacation
1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac Reunites With Real Madrid's Luka Modric While On Vacation

News 18  

Indian national football team head coach Igor Stimac got to visit his former player and Real Madrid’s Luka Modric while he was out on vacation. One day our 🇮🇳 National Team will reach this level 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/kzIVxH68Vq — Igor Štimac July 11, 2023 He added: “Hope our National Team will reach this level.” Stimac was appointed as the Indian national …

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup

India TV News  

Echoing his coach Igor Stimac's strong demand, India captain Sunil Chhetri has highlighted the importance of having a long preparatory camp ahead of crucial tournaments like the Asian Cup. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup, that is why Stimac have spoken about long camps. Chhetri wants to play one top Asian team ahead …

Indian football is finding its feet
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football is finding its feet

Hindustan Times  

Two tournaments, two titles and a return to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. And it did in the final round of the Asian Cup qualifiers in 2022 in Kolkata; India playing their best against Hong Kong. Also, players are often used in different positions at the clubs from where they play in the national team – used as a …

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise
1 year, 6 months ago

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac said that the SAFF Championship win was proof of what the team can achieve when given time and space to work. “This was good, we created memories and we proved once again to everyone when we are given time to work together, to create an environment which can produce results for Indian football, then we …

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?

The Hindu  

India beat Lebanon on penalties to make it to its ninth consecutive SAFF Championship final, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on July 1. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final LIVE After 120 minutes of tense football, neither of the teams could find a breakthrough as spot-kicks ultimately determined the winner. As India’s assistant …

Will AIFF rein in Stimac after his recent run-ins with referees on the sidelines?
1 year, 6 months ago

Will AIFF rein in Stimac after his recent run-ins with referees on the sidelines?

The Hindu  

After being sent off during the India-Pakistan SAFF Championship football match for impeding a throw-in, head coach Igor Stimac was an unrepentant man. Shaji Prabhakaran, the AIFF Secretary General, refused to comment and told The Hindu that the matter would be “dealt with internally.” There is a chance that the SAFF disciplinary committee — which is expected to decide in …

Stimac shown red card during India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship game
1 year, 6 months ago

Stimac shown red card during India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship game

The Hindu  

Indian football coach Igor Stimac was shown a red card during his side’s SAFF Championship group game against Kuwait on Tuesday. Igor Stimac sitting with the fans after being sent off for the second time in #SAFFChampionship2023#INDKUWpic.twitter.com/jOBfNYePFo — Aneesh Dey June 27, 2023 The Croatian continued on with his protests and was eventually sent off in the 81st minute, with …

Intercontinental Cup India beats Vanuatu head coach Igor Stimac looks at the bigger picture
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup India beats Vanuatu head coach Igor Stimac looks at the bigger picture

The Hindu  

The second match of the Intercontinental Cup football where a newly-strung Indian side struggled to beat a modest Vanuatu opened a vault of riddles for the national head coach, Igor Stimac. Just when Stimac decided to rotate his players making nine changes compared to the side that beat Mongolia 2-0 in the opening match, the team’s performance plummeted. In the …

Discover Related