2024 Reporter Diaries:  Hoping for one regular day of Indian football - Aashin Prasad, Sportstar
1 week, 3 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 time. The message is loud and clear from the fans#[email protected]/cifmnSdYnG — Aashin Prasad March 26, 2024 Later in June, after beating Kuwait away, India failed to ride the wave of a rousing atmosphere produced by fans at the Salt Lake Stadium in the reverse fixture. More reporter diaries from Sportstar: Pranay Rajiv: When smog couldn’t stop a special 10-wicket haul in a Ranji game Ayan Acharya: A memorable World Cup with storms of all kinds Lavanya Lakshminarayanan: Celebrating an underdog’s win with a global community Shayan Acharya: A milestone match set against the snow-capped brilliance of Dharamsala Santadeep Dey: Trysts of a laid-back Bong with the languid charms of domestic cricket Neeladri Bhattacharjee: Asian Cup turns Doha into a carnival of music, food and football philosophies But the night possibly set Indian football back once again, ending in more agony after a goalless draw.

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You aren’t a dyed-in-the-wool Bengali if you don’t exhibit a proclivity for ‘lyadh’. Tranquility on the work trail | Photo Credit: Santadeep Dey The Diary, a true-blue Bong, therefore loves covering domestic red-ball cricket — a format where no one seems to be in a hurry. True access | Photo Credit: Santadeep Dey The same players, who communicate via forwarded …

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The Hindu  

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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 …

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
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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
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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
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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
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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 …

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 …

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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 …

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

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India TV News  

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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
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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
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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 …

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'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 …

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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. …

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. …

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1 year ago

Indian Football in 2023: Home Comfort and Roar from the Stands to Continental Debacle

News 18  

After a tumultuous 2022, 2023 had a lot of like a promising year for Indian football. On the domestic front, ATK Mohun Bagan won the 2022-23 Indian Super League title, with Mumbai City FC clinching the ISL League Winner’s Shield. Indian men’s team head coach Igor Stimac became the centre of a storm after he was show-caused by the All …

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 …

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 …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of World Cup 2023 with an ankle injury as India have named Prasidh Krishna as his replacement. Notably, Pakistan are facing New Zealand in a virtual quarterfinal and Australia are up against England. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup 2023, Prasidh Krishna called in India all-rounder Hardik Pandya …

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1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on October 16: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

England were thrashed by Afghanistan as they failed to counter the opposition's spin threat on a balanced Delhi surface which had something for everyone in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories England suffer a shock loss at the hands of Afghanistan to lose their second game in World Cup 2023 Afghanistan won only their second …

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 …

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 …

Kapil Dev predicts India to win 2023 World Cup, hails Shubman Gill
1 year, 3 months ago

Kapil Dev predicts India to win 2023 World Cup, hails Shubman Gill

The Hindu  

Former captain Kapil Dev believes India is ready to win the ODI World Cup at home but he doesn’t want to put the favourite tag on the hosts as a lot would depend on luck. I feel so happy that nowadays in all continents our fast bowlers are taking all 10 wickets, that’s the cherry on the cake,” said India’s …

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 …

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 …

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report

Firstpost  

The report said that Stimac had paid the astrologer a sum of about “Rs 12-15 lakh”. Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac sought the help of an astrologer to determine the team’s playing XI for an Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in June 2022, a report in The Indian Express said on Tuesday. The game against Afghanistan was a …

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time

The Hindu  

Preview When Sunil Chhetri, a 39-year-old forward, outweighs every national team forward in terms of fitness and goal-poaching, it is an obvious problem Igor Stimac and his team would like to think ahead about. The Blue Tigers rode on his winner against Vanuatu in the Intercontinental Cup, and he was the Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner in the SAFF …

India TV Sports Wrap on August 24: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year, 4 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on August 24: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The third and final T20I between India and Ireland got washed out due to rain. R Praggnanandhaa will be in focus as he locks horns against Magnus Carlsen in the tie-breaker final of Chess World Cup while Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Chirag-Satwik and Gayatri-Treesa pair to play in pre-quarters round. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories All eyes …

India TV Sports Wrap on August 17: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year, 4 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on August 17: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The cricketing world witnessed complete furore after cricket fans slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for omitting former captain and the World Cup-winning skipper of 1992 Imran Khan from a celebratory video uploaded on August 14. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories PCB deletes 'abridged' video devoid of Imran Khan; launches new one after backlash intensifies The Pakistan Cricket Board deleted …

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 …

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 …

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture

India TV News  

8 matches in the past 12 months and 9 itself in the month of June 2023. After thumping Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final, Sunil Chhetri men's next assignment is the SAFF Championship at home. All said these tournaments are just preparations for the team for the bigger coming ahead and none more than the AFC Asian Cup. India's …

KL Rahul injury update: Comeback date set for India batter ahead of World Cup?
1 year, 6 months ago

KL Rahul injury update: Comeback date set for India batter ahead of World Cup?

India TV News  

Injury and Indian players are going hand in hand at the moment with several players on the sidelines. The likes of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah missed the recently concluded WTC Final against Australia due to different injuries. Among them, Rahul was one of the players to sustain a thigh injury during the indian Premier League …

Playing in Manipur a Moment of Joy for Indian Men's Football Team, Says Igor Stimac
1 year, 9 months ago

Playing in Manipur a Moment of Joy for Indian Men's Football Team, Says Igor Stimac

News 18  

Playing the two matches of the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament in Imphal will be a joyous moment for the Indian men’s football team, feels head coach Igor Stimac. The Indian men’s football team arrived in Imphal on Tuesday amidst much fanfare, as they look to prepare for their game against Myanmar the following day, which kicks off at 6 pm …

Indian men’s football team’s head coach Igor Stimac seeks 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian men’s football team’s head coach Igor Stimac seeks 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup

The Hindu  

KOLKATA The stakeholders of Indian football should come together to find solutions to the problems besieging the national team and the country’s football calendar in general, feels the senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac. While asserting that there should be a minimum of four weeks of training camp for the national team before the start of the Asian Cup …

Igor Stimac on impediments to Indian football, progress of the national team, and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Igor Stimac on impediments to Indian football, progress of the national team, and more

The Hindu  

Indian football has attained a standard of professional stability but what it needs now is the thrust to move forward. The onward momentum can only be achieved by bringing about drastic changes to the country’s major football leagues, feels Igor Stimac, head coach of India’s national men’s football team. How much has the national men’s football team progressed ever since …

Igor Stimac Urges Indian Men's Football Team to Play ‘Confidently’ against Singapore
2 years, 3 months ago

Igor Stimac Urges Indian Men's Football Team to Play ‘Confidently’ against Singapore

News 18  

A confident Indian men’s football team will look to take on Singapore in their first FIFA international friendly in the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament at the Thong Nhat Stadium in the Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on Saturday. Head coach Igor Stimac sounded confident yet cautious on the eve of India’s first meeting with Singapore in 10 years. …

Stimac: Indian football calendar cannot be dependent on IPL and broadcast
2 years, 6 months ago

Stimac: Indian football calendar cannot be dependent on IPL and broadcast

The Hindu  

Indian men’s national team coach Igor Stimac stated that the uncertainty within the All India Football Federation was not beneficial to the national team’s plans for the year ahead. Stimac stressed that only the prosperity of the national team can help ‘India fall in love with football and not the ISL’ and that he has had his hands tied throughout …

Indian football | Head coach Stimac slams AIFF crisis after Asian Cup qualification
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian football | Head coach Stimac slams AIFF crisis after Asian Cup qualification

The Hindu  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the messy state of affairs grappling the national federation, a day after his side qualified for AFC Asian Cup for the second consecutive time. Stimac's side celebrated its qualification with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong later in the day as it finished with three wins to top …

India coach Stimac hits out at AIFF after historic Asian Cup qualification
2 years, 6 months ago

India coach Stimac hits out at AIFF after historic Asian Cup qualification

The Hindu  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the messy state of affairs grappling the national federation, a day after his side qualified for the AFC Asian Cup for the second consecutive time. While an immediate suspension by FIFA because of third-party intervention is out of the cards, Stimac questioned the timing of the issue, which has …

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Coach Igor Stimac Warns against Complacency, Calls for Support from Fans
2 years, 7 months ago

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Coach Igor Stimac Warns against Complacency, Calls for Support from Fans

News 18  

Indian men’s football team coach Igor Stimac warned against complacency and asked the fans to come in numbers to support the team as they start their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers campaign at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan from Wednesday. “We are expecting football fans to come in numbers to stand with the national team to push the boys to be …

Stimac backs India to qualify for Asian Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Stimac backs India to qualify for Asian Cup

The Hindu  

KOLKATA Despite all odds, Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac is backing his side to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup. “Only bad thing was Zambia cancelling the match.” Tangri to replace Ritwik Stimac said that centre-back Deepak Tangri would replace Ritwik Das as the latter was ruled out due to chicken pox. Most of all, for me, is …

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