Indian Men’s Football Team Coach Igor Stimac Names 26 Probables for Merdeka Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Men’s Football Team Coach Igor Stimac Names 26 Probables for Merdeka Cup 2023

News 18  

Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac, on Friday, named a list of 26 probables 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 are the other teams. The 26 member probable list are as follows – Goalkeepers:Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kate and Dheeraj Singh. Midfielders:Jeakson Singh, Suresh Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Rohit Kumar, Sahal Abdul Samad, Brandon Fernandes, Lalianzuala Chhangte, Udanta Singh, Vikram Pratap Singh, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Liston Colaco and Nandhakumar Sekar.

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India's 26-Strong Squad for Malaysia Clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's 26-Strong Squad for Malaysia Clash

Firstpost  

India will be looking to begin their 2024 FIFA International Friendly campaign with a match against Malaysia. The match will be held at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on November 18. The Indian team will be without several key players due to the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but head coach Manolo Marquez has named a strong squad …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu  

Bengaluru FC goalkeeper and one of the veterans of the Indian football team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, was named the captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Qatar on June 11. The FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match will be played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium …

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

Live Mint  

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata, India’s head coach, Igor Stimac, has finalized a squad of 27 players for the skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last game. “Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest,” he added. The group’s top two teams will …

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 …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac Announces Second List of 15 Probables for Bhubaneswar Camp
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac Announces Second List of 15 Probables for Bhubaneswar Camp

News 18  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday announced his second list of 15 probables for the Bhubaneswar camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary joint qualification round 2 matches against Kuwait and Qatar. The 15 players from the second list, comprising players from Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG, who contested the ISL Cup …

Igor Stimac announces second list of 15 probables for Bhubaneswar camp ahead of FIFA WC 26 qualifiers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Igor Stimac announces second list of 15 probables for Bhubaneswar camp ahead of FIFA WC 26 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Tuesday, announced his second list of 15 probables for the Bhubaneswar camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches against Kuwait and Qatar. The 15 players from the second list, comprising players from Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG, who contested the ISL Cup …

Four I-League Players in List of India Probables Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Four I-League Players in List of India Probables Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Four I-League players were among a 26-member probables list announced on Saturday by India coach Igor Stimac for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification round two matches against Kuwait and Qatar. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 Aizawl FC’s forward …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp

Firstpost  

Igor Stimac has named 26 players in the first list for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar from May 10. Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac on Saturday announced his first list of 26 probables for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar. The top …

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey
10 months, 1 week ago

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Hindustan Times  

All things considered – lack of time to prepare, no GPS vests, injuries to key players, being in the toughest group of the Asian Cup – India’s slide to 117 in the Fifa rankings, their worst in seven years, was disappointing but not surprising. India coach Igor Stimac reacts during a match India lost 0-2 to Australia, 0-3 to Uzbekistan …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
11 months 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 …

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
11 months, 3 weeks 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 2023: India's 26-member squad announced by head coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India's 26-member squad announced by head coach Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of marking their fifth appearance in the Asian Cup. The Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, announced India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of …

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, …

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Merdeka Cup 2023: IND Lose 2-4 in Semis, MAS Through to Final
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Malaysia Highlights, Merdeka Cup 2023: IND Lose 2-4 in Semis, MAS Through to Final

News 18  

India vs Malaysia Merdeka Cup 2023 semifinal: The Indian men’s football team is set to return to action after their Asian Games assignment as they gear up to face Malaysia in the semifinal of Merdeka Cup 2023. The India vs Malaysia Merdeka Cup fixture will be played at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, October 13. …

India vs Malaysia, Merdeka Cup semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: India suffers shock 2-4 defeat to Malaysia
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Malaysia, Merdeka Cup semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: India suffers shock 2-4 defeat to Malaysia

The Hindu  

PREVIEW In search of its first title win in the Merdeka Tournament, a confident Indian football team will look to spring a surprise on in-form host Malaysia in the opening game, here on Friday. While India’s last appearance was in the Asian Games wherein it exited from the competition in the round of 16, the Igor Stimac-coached side will have …

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 …

Merdeka Cup 2023: Igor Stimac names provisional 26-man India squad
1 year, 2 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 …

Asian Games 2023: Indian football looks for silver lining in Hangzhou; Mandhana eyes win in cricket’s quarterfinal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indian football looks for silver lining in Hangzhou; Mandhana eyes win in cricket’s quarterfinal

The Hindu  

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. The Indian men’s football team will look to turn the tides when it faces Bangladesh in its second match in the …

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15, 2023, announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Speaking on the development, AIFF President Mr Kalyan Chaubey said, “It is indeed a positive development on the eve of the Asian Games as the reliable …

World Cup 2023: No surprises expected in Team India’s squad announcement
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: No surprises expected in Team India’s squad announcement

The Hindu  

Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma — the two additional members of India’s 17-member squad along with Sanju Samson, the travelling reserve, are set to miss out from India’s ODI World Cup squad. India World Cup 2023 Squad Announcement: Live Updates The remaining 15 squad members of the Asia Cup, are set to lead India’s quest of repeating the heroics of …

World Cup 2023 India Squad, Check Who's in, Players Dropped
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023 India Squad, Check Who's in, Players Dropped

Deccan Chronicle  

The official announcement of India's ODI World Cup 2023 team is anticipated to occur today. In an earlier announcement regarding the Indian squad for the Asia Cup, Agarkar hinted that the ODI World Cup lineup would follow a similar pattern. Among the returning players, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul have all secured positions in India's World Cup squad. …

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 …

India drawn against host Malaysia in Merdeka Tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

India drawn against host Malaysia in Merdeka Tournament

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national football team is set to play in the Merdeka Cup 2023 in the October FIFA international window, at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Indian Football Calendar, Men: AFC Asian Cup, Merdeka Cup, Indian Super League lined up in 2023-24 The Blue Tigers will face the host, Malaysia, in the semifinal and …

Lalit Upadhyay among forwards left out as India name squad for Asian Champions Trophy
1 year, 4 months ago

Lalit Upadhyay among forwards left out as India name squad for Asian Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Manpreet Singh will return to the midfield after being named as a defender in the European leg of the Pro League while Lalit Upadhyay and four other forwards have been left out as India announced their squad for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy. Veteran PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak have been named as the team's goalkeepers Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh …

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 5 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 …

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, …

Igor Stimac names provisional India squad ahead of Tri-Nation International Football Tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Igor Stimac names provisional India squad ahead of Tri-Nation International Football Tournament

The Hindu  

Igor Stimac announced a provisional 23-man squad for the India senior national football team camp that begins in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Blue Tigers will train in Kolkata in a five-day camp, before travelling to Imphal, where they will play the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament, at the Khuman Lampak Stadium from March 22 to 28, with Myanmar …

India will play in Merdeka Cup, don’t listen to fake news: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran
1 year, 11 months ago

India will play in Merdeka Cup, don’t listen to fake news: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran

The Hindu  

India will be part of the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia when it restarts, Shaji Prabhakaran, the general secretary of the All India Football Federation confirmed on Saturday. India finished as the runner-up at the Merdeka Cup twice, in 1959 and 1964, with the former campaign seeing the Blue Tigers remain unbeaten throughout the tournament. And it was clarified that India …

India squad for Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul return; Jasprit Bumrah misses with injury
2 years, 4 months ago

India squad for Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul return; Jasprit Bumrah misses with injury

Firstpost  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India named a 15-member squad for the 2022 Asia Cup that gets underway on 27 August. New Delhi: India have named a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup to be captained by Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli has returned to the setup as has KL Rahul but Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel miss out …

Asian cup qualifiers: Igor names 41 probables for camp
2 years, 8 months ago

Asian cup qualifiers: Igor names 41 probables for camp

India TV News  

The Indian men's national football team head coach Igor Stimac, on Tuesday, named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June. India has been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 final round qualifiers. Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Ashutosh Mehta, Asish Rai, …

Igor Stimac Names Probable 41 for Camp Ahead of Asian Cup 2023 Final Round Qualifiers
2 years, 8 months ago

Igor Stimac Names Probable 41 for Camp Ahead of Asian Cup 2023 Final Round Qualifiers

News 18  

On Tuesday, the Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June. India have been drawn alongside Hong Kong, Afghanistan, and Cambodia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 final round qualifiers. Defenders: Pritam Kotal, Ashutosh Mehta, Asish Rai, Hormipam …

Coach Igor Stimac Says He's 'Confident India Will Qualify for 2023 AFC Asian Cup'
3 years, 6 months ago

Coach Igor Stimac Says He's 'Confident India Will Qualify for 2023 AFC Asian Cup'

News 18  

With less than a week to go for India’s first match in the World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers against Qatar, coach Igor Stimac on Friday advocated the importance of making up for lost time on the training ground. “Qatar is a fully prepared team, Bangladesh finished their season on May 10, and 23 out of …

India coach Igor Stimac aiming for double benefit of experience, team combination from Oman, UAE friendlies
3 years, 8 months ago

India coach Igor Stimac aiming for double benefit of experience, team combination from Oman, UAE friendlies

Firstpost  

India’s match against Oman would bring an end to their COVID-19 exile from international football that has lasted over a year. With nine new first-timers like Akash Mishra, Liston Colaco, Ishan Pandita, Bipin Singh, and Lalengmawia, Stimac has made it clear that he is in search of new regulars for the international team. The friendlies are a precursor to India’s …

Igor Stimac names ten new players in 35-man probables list for Oman and UAE freindlies; preparatory camp from 15 March
3 years, 9 months ago

Igor Stimac names ten new players in 35-man probables list for Oman and UAE freindlies; preparatory camp from 15 March

Firstpost  

New Delhi: National football coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named 10 new players in his 35-member list of probables for India’s back-to-back international friendlies against Oman and the UAE to be played in Dubai on 25 and 29 March respectively. It will be great to meet some new young guns and to check how bright our future is with them.” …

Igor Stimac Names 35-member Preliminary Squad for Oman and UAE Friendlies
3 years, 9 months ago

Igor Stimac Names 35-member Preliminary Squad for Oman and UAE Friendlies

News 18  

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has named a 35-man probable list for the international friendlies against Oman and UAE are scheduled to be played on March 25 and March 29 respectively. 🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨#BlueTigers 🐯 head coach @stimac_igor has named the 3⃣5⃣-man list of probables for the International Friendlies against Oman 🇴🇲 & UAE 🇦🇪 in March.#BackTheBlue #IndianFootball— …

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