Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Demand Of 4-Week Camp Ahead Of Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Demand Of 4-Week Camp Ahead Of Asian Cup

ABP News  

New Delhi: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp before the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best sides in the continent. The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha, also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven ranked country in Asia such as Iran, Japan or Saudi Arabia before the continental showpiece. Chhetri, who was named the most valuable player after emerging as the top scorer in the SAFF Championships, also said the team needs to play at least one international friendly against a country ranked in the top-six or seven in the continent, ahead of the Asian Cup. "If we get at least two or three important international friendly games before the Asian Cup, including at least one against a country ranked in top six or seven in Asia, that will give us a good picture of ourselves and will make us more ready.

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FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar
7 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar

The Hindu  

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar in Doha on June 11. An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that …

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 …

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today
7 months ago

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today

Live Mint  

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri is set to bid farewell to international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today i.e. Ahead of today's match, Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric has also sent a special message for Sunil Chhetri. In a post shared by India Senior Football Team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, “Hi Sunil, I want to …

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 …

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 players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's AFC Asian Cup exit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's AFC Asian Cup exit

New Indian Express  

AL KHOR : India ended their Asian Cup campaign pointless and goal-less, and head coach Igor Stimac admitted that his team needs players with confidence in front of opposition goal, a significant statement considering the likely retirement of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri in the next few years. It's no secret that the Indian team lacks a quality striker, apart from …

Sunil Chhetri's Team India ends Asian Cup without a point or goal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri's Team India ends Asian Cup without a point or goal

Hindustan Times  

And so it ended, without a goal scored and a point won. India's forward #11 Sunil Chhetri leaves the pitch after being substituted The biggest scare for India in the first half didn’t come directly from a Syrian attack. If Iraq’s Rebin Solaka’s tackle on Takuma Asano of Japan was the best of the 2024 Asian Cup, the one on …

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: Time for more attacking impetus against Uzbekistan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Time for more attacking impetus against Uzbekistan

New Indian Express  

As such, Igor Stimac’s focus will be cutting out the mistakes that cost India dear in their previous game. Uzbekistan dominated Syria with 65 percent possession in their last game and had many shots on goal, but Syria are also a physical side and played a 4-4-2 formation with strong counterattacks.” The defenders in blue did a wonderful job in …

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, 3 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," …

Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac looked surprised. We haven’t come here just to participate.” Crucial to doing all of the above would be eliminating fear and sticking to their ideas, “never mind who the opponents are.” That is how India won three tournaments last year and beat Kuwait away in the World Cup qualifiers. No.” Getting Ali, Singh and Sahal back for the …

Want to have the biggest underdogs’ result in the first game: Sunil Chhetri
1 year ago

Want to have the biggest underdogs’ result in the first game: Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

A short video on X, formerly Twitter, posted by All India Football Federation shows Sunil Chhetri playing keepy-uppy. The post on the India national teams’ official handle is captioned: “What pure joy looks like.” India's Sunil Chhetri during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Qatar Chhetri is less than seven months from his fifth decade and the oldest …

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 …

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024
1 year ago

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024

News 18  

Team India head into a tough AFC Asian Cup 2024 challenge in high spirits on the back of an eventful year that saw a rapid rise in the standards of Indian football. Igor Stimac’s men are grouped alongside heavyweights Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B of the continental trophy and will look to make it through the group stages. …

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. …

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri and Indian Football Team Get Rousing Welcome from Fans
1 year ago

AFC Asian Cup: Sunil Chhetri and Indian Football Team Get Rousing Welcome from Fans

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team got a rousing welcome in Qatar, as the Sunil Chhetri and co. landed in Doha for the AFC Asian Cup. #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/AL383kbE4E— AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 December 30, 2023 Igor Stimac had earlier announced India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup, which kicks off in Doha on January 12. Expecting great support from …

AFC Asian Cup: Coach Igor Stimac names 50-man probables list for Qatar tournament
1 year ago

AFC Asian Cup: Coach Igor Stimac names 50-man probables list for Qatar tournament

India Today  

The Indian football team on Tuesday announced a list of the 50-member probable list for the big AFC Asian Cup campaign in Qatar in January. Veteran forward Sunil Chhetri is among the probables with all eyes on the legendary skipper's future after the AFC Asian Cup. INDIA PROBABLES FOR AFC ASIAN CUP Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith, …

Igor Stimac talks of fight in Asian Cup, focus on qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Igor Stimac talks of fight in Asian Cup, focus on qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

India’s preparation for the 2024 Asian Cup is likely to begin on December 30 when the players assemble in Doha. India football coach Igor Stimac The official, who requested anonymity to protect relationships, ruled out friendlies to prepare for Asia’s showpiece event citing lack of time and risk of injury. “Australia are better than Qatar,” he said after India’s 0-3 …

'Don't ask about results in Asian Cup': Igor Stimac's blunt statement might ruffle feathers in AIFF
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't ask about results in Asian Cup': Igor Stimac's blunt statement might ruffle feathers in AIFF

India TV News  

India head coach Igor Stimac has made his stance clear on the upcoming Asian Cup set to be played in Doha. Hardly 10 days of preparation before the competition like Asian Cup won't be enough as Igor Stimac had asked for a month long camp. Stimac also made it clear that he would be happy if none of his players …

Sunil Chhetri: We are stronger and better prepared for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri: We are stronger and better prepared for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri believes his team is “strong” and “more prepared” than previous occasions to make it to the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers as the players have had good game time under their belts this year. The 39-year-old Chhetri will lead India into Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC …

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri, who is third in the list of active footballers who have scored most goals in international matches, harbours hope to lead India to the FIFA World Cup. His eyes light up and a broad grin spreads across his face as he considers the prospect of India making history and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first …

Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan turn coaches on field, guiding India into round of 16 in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan turn coaches on field, guiding India into round of 16 in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

From the outside, the Indian men’s team making the round of 16 of the Asian Games after a 1-1 draw to Myanmar, a team ranked 59 places below it, seemed like the bare minimum. AS IT HAPPENED: India vs Myanmar football, Asian Games Highlights Among the group of 21, 17 players and the backroom staff arrived less than 24 hours …

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive
1 year, 3 months ago

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

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 coach Igor Stimac has his task cut …

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 …

Igor Stimac: Don’t be surprised if Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan don’t play against China in Asian Games 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Igor Stimac: Don’t be surprised if Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan don’t play against China in Asian Games 2023

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac said that since his side will not have any training sessions, it intends to use the travelling time for tactical preparation, ahead of its Asian Games opening fixture in Hangzhou on Tuesday. “Don’t be surprised if I leave out Sunil and Jhingan for the first game.”Stimac on India’s team plans against …

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri questioned whether it would be too challenging to send the requested two players from each team after all the negotiations with the coach. Sunil Chhetri is not too happy with the Indian men’s football squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023. But for now, I think we should all come together and make sure the best team reaches …

How can the Indian football team line-up in Asian Games with just three defenders in the squad?
1 year, 3 months ago

How can the Indian football team line-up in Asian Games with just three defenders in the squad?

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday, announced a revised Indian football squad for the Asian Games, with several players from the previously announced team missing because their respective clubs in the Indian Super League refused to release them. READ | Chhetri part of Indian football team’s revised Asian Games squad, 13 players omitted from original squad The 18-member squad …

Chhetri appeals for best possible team for Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Chhetri appeals for best possible team for Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

“Either the team doesn’t go, or we field the best possible team. Because it is the Asian Games.” That is Sunil Chhetri’s point of view about leading a squad of Indian Super League irregulars to the continental showpiece event. China’s under-23 team has played 12 games and they will be joned by three senior players, said Chhetri. From that squad …

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games

News 18  

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri was the only notable face in the 18-member Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games as All India Football Federation finally managed to stich a second-rung team, but there is still a big question mark on head coach Igor Stimac accompanying the team. Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named …

Asian Games: Chhetri to lead India's football team
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Chhetri to lead India's football team

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri is the only over-24 player in the list of 17, five short of what teams are allowed, released by the All India Football Federation on Wednesday for the men’s squad in the Asian Games. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri reacts after winning the match against Pakistan There is no mention of the head coach in the report on AIFF’s …

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 …

‘Why the coach wants a long camp is…’: India midfielder Apuia weighs in on Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Why the coach wants a long camp is…’: India midfielder Apuia weighs in on Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup

Hindustan Times  

Almost two months after winning the SAFF Championships in Bangalore and sending the country into a frenzy, the Indian men's football team will be back in business in September. Mumbai City midfielder Apuia Ralte in action at the ongoing Duran Cup In Thailand the team will face Iraq, ranked 29 places above India in the FIFA rankings. But with the …

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup

Firstpost  

Igor Stimac has requested ISL clubs to release players for a longer duration in order to help the national team perform better. Making a case for longer national camps throughout November and December before World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup, Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac has urged Indian Super League clubs to support the players as they …

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 requests ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, U23 Asian Cup qualifiers
1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, U23 Asian Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian men’s football team, took to social media to request Indian Super League clubs to release players for the Asian Games and the U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. “I urge all clubs to continue supporting our national teams, especially in the upcoming months packed with some major tournaments - AFC U23 qualifiers, Asian …

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer

The Hindu  

Nothing corrodes peak athletic performance quite like time. Big numbers by Sunil Chhetri 92 international goals — Highest for India, third-highest active goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Only the fourth Indian to score a hat-trick against Pakistan, the other three being Puran Bahadur Thapa, IM Vijayan, and Jeje Lalpekhlua 142 international matches — The most …

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’

The Hindu  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri’s name towers above everyone else on the list of all-time goal scorers’ list. It may not be feasible for a premium player like Sandesh Jhingan or Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to play the ISL, 10 to 13 matches for the country, the Super Cup, and the Durand and Rovers Cups, but we have …

Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup, wants match against Iran, Japan or Saudi
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup, wants match against Iran, Japan or Saudi

Hindustan Times  

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand to have a long camp of at least four weeks ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best teams in the continent. Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing …

Sunil Chhetri Opens Up on What Keeps Him Going and He Why is Not Chasing 100 Goals for India
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Opens Up on What Keeps Him Going and He Why is Not Chasing 100 Goals for India

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri led India to their ninth SAFF Championship title after helping clinch the 2023 Intercontinental Cup, with the team playing nine games in a span of around 24 days. All of this has come together for me to play 100 games and as I said before, there’s only one me and it’s such an outstanding feeling. ” Up next …

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri

The Hindu  

It started with the Tri-Nation win in Manipur, then the Intercontinental Cup victory in Bhubaneshwar, and culminated with the SAFF Championship win in Bengaluru. But, with the King’s Cup, Merdeka Cup, and Asian Cup rapidly approaching, Blue Tigers captain Sunil Chhetri said “this is just the start”, and there is a long way to go before India can establish itself …

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 captain Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup

India Today  

India's football captain Sunil Chhetri backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs enough preparation time to face the continent's best teams. Chhetri, who will compete in his final Asian Cup in Doha, will also play in at least one international friendly match against a top-seven-ranked …

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 …

Sunil Chhetri and India look for launchpad in SAFF Championship as Asian Cup campaign looms
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri and India look for launchpad in SAFF Championship as Asian Cup campaign looms

Hindustan Times  

India will be meeting familiar opponent Lebanon in the SAFF Championship 2023 semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, which will be the third encounter between the two sides in this month. Sunil Chhetri celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Pakistan Stimac had received a red card in the final Group A tie against Kuwait, …

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