Stimac: Constant changes, injuries make a coach's job difficult
2 years, 6 months ago

Stimac: Constant changes, injuries make a coach's job difficult

The Hindu  

Despite all odds, Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac is backing his side to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup. RELATED | “Only bad thing was Zambia cancelling the match.” Stimac informed that centre-back Deepak Tangri would replace Ritwik Das, who is ruled out due to chicken pox. Especially coming out and collecting crosses.” About forward Sunil Chhetri, Stimac said the whole team needed to play well to create chances for Chhetri to score goals. Stimac said even though the Indian Super League provided a good stage, the youngsters getting good salaries there needed to be protected. “Salaries bring comfort and comfort brings weakness, weakness brings possible problems of disappearing soon.” On I-League champion Gokulam Kerala coach Vincenzo Annese reportedly claiming that some of his players could play in the National side, Stimac said, “They had a great season, but let's stay realistic.

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The future will show how right I was, says former India football coach Stimac
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, …

Stimac unlikely to step down
6 months, 1 week ago

Stimac unlikely to step down

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac is unlikely to step down as head coach of the senior India men’s football team. A member of the India contingent in Doha quoted Stimac as saying that he was heartbroken after Tuesday’s contentious 1-2 defeat to Qatar that ended India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but happy with the spunk …

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

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

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

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

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: 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, 3 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 …

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Will AIFF rein in Stimac after his recent run-ins with referees on the sidelines?
1 year, 5 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 …

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 5 months ago

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri has gotten off to a blinder of a start at the SAFF Championships in Bangalore, having already scored 4 goals in India’s 2 games, including a hat-trick against Pakistan. Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after winning a football match against Nepal He scored again in India’s match against Nepal, the first as the hosts beat …

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 …

Stimac to coach India in Asian Games, new coach for U-23 qualifiers
1 year, 6 months ago

Stimac to coach India in Asian Games, new coach for U-23 qualifiers

The Hindu  

A new coach will take charge of the Indian team for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September, but national senior side head coach Igor Stimac will be at the helm during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzou, China, the All India Football Federation said. “There is no other international tournament for the senior side during the Asian Games, …

We could’ve won by a bigger scoreline, says Stimac after India’s win against Myanmar
1 year, 9 months ago

We could’ve won by a bigger scoreline, says Stimac after India’s win against Myanmar

The Hindu  

India edged Myanmar 1-0 in the opening game of the Hero Tri-Nation International football tournament, but head coach Igor Stimac opined that the scoreline could have been wider given the host’s complete dominance in the game. While many would not have expected Chhetri to play the entire 90 minutes in Imphal just four days after a gruelling Indian Super 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 …

Sunil Chhetri may be playing his last season: Indian football team coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri may be playing his last season: Indian football team coach Igor Stimac

India Today  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac feels that talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri may be playing the last season of his illustrious career. Obviously, Sunil may be playing his last season, and definitely his last Asian Cup," Stimac said. "I'm quite sure that the upcoming months will be the best for Sunil Chhetri," he was quoted as saying on the …

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 9 months ago

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac

India TV News  

Head coach of India's Football team, Igor Stimac reckons the country's talismanic player Sunil Chhetri could be playing the last season of his illustrious career. I'm quite sure that the upcoming months will be the best for Sunil Chhetri," Stimac said according to official AIFF website. For the unversed, Sunil Chhetri has third most international goals to his name among …

Igor Stimac on impediments to Indian football, progress of the national team, and more
2 years, 1 month 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 set to remain India senior men’s team coach till AFC Asian Cup 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Igor Stimac set to remain India senior men’s team coach till AFC Asian Cup 2023

The Hindu  

India men's senior team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday signed a contract extension that will see him stay in charge of the team till the end of the AFC Asian Cup 2023. “We have had a very good run in the qualifiers, and we want to make sure that we keep building ourselves up till the Asian Cup and …

Indian Team Announced for Hung Thinh Tournament, Coach Igor Stimac Upbeat
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Team Announced for Hung Thinh Tournament, Coach Igor Stimac Upbeat

News 18  

Fresh from the Durand Cup triumph with Bengaluru FC, veteran Sunil Chhetri will lead the Indian attack in the upcoming Hung Thinh friendly football tournament in Vietnam, as coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named a 23-member squad. 🚨 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨Here are the 2️⃣3️⃣ #BlueTigers 🐯 🇮🇳 who will travel to Vietnam 🇻🇳 to take part in the Hung Thinh …

Stimac to continue as Indian men’s football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July
2 years, 3 months ago

Stimac to continue as Indian men’s football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

The Hindu  

Croatian Igor Stimac is set to continue as Indian football team head coach with the Technical Committee of All India Football Federation on Sunday recommending the extension of his contract till the end of AFC Asian Cup in July next year. “In the first agenda of the meeting, the Technical Committee recommended the extension of Senior Men’s Team Head Coach …

After ‘fruitful’ discussion with CoA, Igor Stimac seeks camp, friendlies in September
2 years, 5 months ago

After ‘fruitful’ discussion with CoA, Igor Stimac seeks camp, friendlies in September

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Igor Stimac has sought an at least two-week preparatory camp in Kerala and a friendly against Kerala Blasters prior to internationals between September 19-27, the last available FIFA window in the World Cup year. Prior to the virtual meeting with Stimac, the CoA had an online discussion with Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh. Prior to …

Stimac one of the best managers I played under: Chhetri
2 years, 6 months ago

Stimac one of the best managers I played under: Chhetri

The Hindu  

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said head coach Igor Stimac is one of the best tacticians he has played under and the team is "very comfortable" playing under the Croatian whose contract is expiring in September. The 54-year-old Stimac guided India to a historic Asian Cup berth when the Sunil Chhetri-led side made the cut as Group D …

Igor Stimac Furious With AIFF Management and Leadership
2 years, 6 months ago

Igor Stimac Furious With AIFF Management and Leadership

News 18  

Igor Stimac warned that Indian football is a decade behind Asia’s best and threatened to quit as national coach unless there are “drastic” changes. The management problems were compounding a chronic lack of football development that has left India “eight to 10 years behind the top-eight Asian countries”, Stimac said. Stimac took aim at the AIFF’s stalled leadership transition a …

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, 6 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, 6 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 …

We're the favourites to progress from the Group, says Stimac on Asian Cup qualifiers
2 years, 9 months ago

We're the favourites to progress from the Group, says Stimac on Asian Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

India football head coach Igor Stimac feels the team is the favourite to progress from its Asian Cup qualification group but has urged his side to earn the results on the pitch. He is a great player and whenever he comes, he is phenomenal for us but we can’t be too reliant on him.” Gurpreet, who had a tough outing …

India Coach Stimac Supports FIFA's Biennial WC Plan but Wants to Know if There's Financial Reasons
3 years, 2 months ago

India Coach Stimac Supports FIFA's Biennial WC Plan but Wants to Know if There's Financial Reasons

News 18  

India football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday supported FIFA’s plan to hold the World Cup every two years but said he would want to know if the world body is looking for “more money” for itself with such a move. FIFA revealed its detailed plan last month, after meeting with retired players, to redraft the calendar of international …

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