Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, U23 Asian Cup qualifiers
1 year, 7 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 Games, World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup. We as a nation want to be able to put our best players on the pitch against the footballing giants of Asia and the World and show them that we are not to be taken lightly.” Earlier, Sportstar had reported that multiple Indian Super League clubs have written to the All Indian Football Federation, expressing their hesitation to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers as the matches were in the middle of the domestic season and outside the FIFA international window. RELATED: Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City, East Bengal among several ISL clubs hesitant to release players for U-23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers All players in the Asian Games squad and most in the list of probables for the U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers are from ISL clubs, including the national team captain Sunil Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC and is expected to lead India at Hangzhou 2022.

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India starts training for Asian Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri back; what is Manolo Marquez saying?
2 weeks ago

India starts training for Asian Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri back; what is Manolo Marquez saying?

The Hindu  

The Indian senior men’s team arrived in Shillong on Friday, ahead of its first match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers against Bangladesh. And the limelight unsurprisingly remains on former captain Sunil Chhetri, who returned from international retirement to help the National side in the March international window. The Indian squad held a 45-minute gym session on Saturday morning …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait
10 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
10 months, 3 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 …

Four I-League Players in List of India Probables Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
10 months, 3 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 …

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

Can not expect national team to do Wwell in AFC asian cup when Best ISL Clubs Are Losing To Bangladesh Malaysia Igor Stimac
1 year, 1 month ago

Can not expect national team to do Wwell in AFC asian cup when Best ISL Clubs Are Losing To Bangladesh Malaysia Igor Stimac

ABP News  

New Delhi: India football head coach Igor Stimac feels the national team cannot be expected to shine in tournaments like the Asian Cup until the best clubs of the country keep losing to sides from Bangladesh and Maldives. In the report he submitted to the All India Football Federation, Stimac said the national team's performance in the Asian Cup in …

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit
1 year, 2 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 …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
1 year, 2 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 …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Firstpost Exclusive: Robin Singh discusses Indian football team at Asian Cup and Chhetri's legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

Firstpost Exclusive: Robin Singh discusses Indian football team at Asian Cup and Chhetri's legacy

Firstpost  

The Indian football team is an underdog in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 which also includes one of the best Asian sides — Australia. While most won’t give India even an outside chance in a tough group, former Indian football star Robin Singh feels that the team, which has “transformed” under the guidance of coach Igor Stimac, …

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
1 year, 2 months 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 …

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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: Sandesh Jhingan says India 'fear no team' ahead of Australia clash
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Sandesh Jhingan says India 'fear no team' ahead of Australia clash

India Today  

India defender Sandesh Jhinghan has said that the team does not fear any opposition ahead of their AFC Asian Cup opener against Australia at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on January 13. Sunil Chhetri will lead India's 24-member squad in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup. Speaking ahead of the tournament, as quoted by PTI, Jhingan said the team …

India Unveils 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

India Unveils 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

ABP News  

The Indian football team are preparing for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023, slated to commence in the second week of January 2024. On December 30, 2023, Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian Football Team, unveiled the 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. India’s AFC Asian Cup 2023: Player Squad Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India's 26-member squad announced by head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 2 months 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, 3 months 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, …

Which players can make it to the India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023?
1 year, 4 months ago

Which players can make it to the India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023?

The Hindu  

India will start 2024 with the AFC Asian Cup which will be played in Qatar from January 11. India’s Amrinder Singh denies a chance to Qatar’s Almoez Ali in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Suresh Singh, Lalengmawia Ralte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Brandon Fernandes India’s most important midfielder in recent tournaments has been Jeakson …

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026
1 year, 5 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, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Asian Games an opportunity for youngsters to prove themselves: Igor Stimac
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games an opportunity for youngsters to prove themselves: Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

India men’s national team head coach Igor Stimac stressed that the Asian Games will present an opportunity for younger players in his squad to prove their mettle, ahead of the team’s departure for Hangzhou, China for the Asian Games. Asian Games: Jhingan, Chinglensana and Lalchungnunga added to India squad Speaking to the media ahead of the team’s departure, Stimac said, …

Igor Stimac: Don’t be surprised if Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan don’t play against China in Asian Games 2023
1 year, 6 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 …

ISL 2023-24: Why is the Indian Super League match FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC rescheduled?
1 year, 6 months ago

ISL 2023-24: Why is the Indian Super League match FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC rescheduled?

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League 2023-24 match between FC Goa and Hyderabad FC on September 22 has been rescheduled by FSDL, the body organising the league. The decision comes after two crucial players of both the teams, Sandesh Jhingan and Chinglensana Singh, were called up for national duty in the Asian Games, set to be played in Hangzhou, China, from September …

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach
1 year, 6 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 …

India has enough resources to become one of the best football nations in Asia: Arata Izumi
1 year, 6 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 …

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Asian Games: In Indian football team's 18-member squad, Azfar Noorani's selection raises questions
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games: In Indian football team's 18-member squad, Azfar Noorani's selection raises questions

Firstpost  

It is difficult to understand why AIFF have picked an 18-member squad for Asian Games when India are scheduled to play three matches in a space of six days besides the selection of Azfar Noorani ahead of some other top performers causes surprise. The original squad was announced as early as 1 August by Igor Stimac and that included top …

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Sunil Chhetri part of Indian football team’s revised Asian Games squad, 13 players omitted from original squad
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri part of Indian football team’s revised Asian Games squad, 13 players omitted from original squad

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri has been included in the revised 17-member Indian men’s football team squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. All Indian Football Federation, the national governing body of the sport, announced the squad on Wednesday and thanked the clubs in the Indian Super League and the FSDL for releasing the players for the continental event. The other …

“We have respect for the national team” - East Bengal head coach Cuadrat on releasing Indian players for Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

“We have respect for the national team” - East Bengal head coach Cuadrat on releasing Indian players for Asian Games

The Hindu  

East Bengal head coach Carles Cuadrat has affirmed that his club has respect for the Indian national team and will be releasing players ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. I’ve worked with Saudi Arabia’s national team in the past, so I know clearly about how the calendar works for the clubs.” “Everything is under control. It will remain organized in …

India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players
1 year, 6 months ago

India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

The Hindu  

India’s prospects for the 2023 Asian Games football competition turned bleak after the All India Football Federation and the Indian Super League clubs failed to reach an agreement regarding the release of players by the clubs for the multidisciplinary continental meet. “I urge all clubs to continue supporting our national teams, especially in the upcoming months packed with some major …

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players
1 year, 6 months ago

India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

The Hindu  

India’s prospects for the 2023 Asian Games football competition look bleak after the All India Football Federation and the Indian Super League clubs failed to reach an agreement regarding the release of players by the clubs for the multidisciplinary continental meet. East Bengal wanted the ISL to start after the Asian Games, and since it did not happen, sources from …

Asian Games: India reportedly without Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games: India reportedly without Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Firstpost  

India will field an under-23 team without senior players, and the squad’s composition will see significant changes. The Indian men’s football team for the upcoming Asian Games could undergo significant changes, as a new set of players might replace those originally selected to represent India in the tournament in Hangzhou. Consequently, India will field an under-23 team without senior players, …

ISL 2023-24 not postponed as FSDL rejects AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s plea, will begin during Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

ISL 2023-24 not postponed as FSDL rejects AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s plea, will begin during Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian Super League, organised under the aegis of Football Sports Development Limited will start on September 21, as the apex body rejected the plea of Kalyan Chaubey, the President of the All India Football Federation, to defer the starting date by 10 days. “All stakeholders have formally agreed to the schedule’s dates and structure, which incorporates necessary breaks to …

AIFF Urges ISL Clubs to Release Asian Games-bound Footballers
1 year, 6 months ago

AIFF Urges ISL Clubs to Release Asian Games-bound Footballers

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has urged the 10 Indian Super League franchises to release players selected for the upcoming Asian Games, keeping the “national interest in mind”. “We very much understand that this Asian Games is outside the FIFA window, and you are not obliged to release the players,” AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran wrote in a letter to …

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games 2022-bound footballers
1 year, 6 months ago

AIFF urges ISL clubs to release Asian Games 2022-bound footballers

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has urged the 10 Indian Super League franchises to release players selected for the upcoming Asian Games, keeping the “national interest in mind”. “We very much understand that this Asian Games is outside the FIFA window, and you are not obliged to release the players,” AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran wrote in a letter to …

Igor Stimac show caused by AIFF for breach of agreement
1 year, 6 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 …

AFC U-23 qualifiers: Coach Miranda requests clubs to release players after only 12 out of 28 join national camp
1 year, 7 months ago

AFC U-23 qualifiers: Coach Miranda requests clubs to release players after only 12 out of 28 join national camp

The Hindu  

More than half of the footballers called for the national camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of the AFC U-23 Championships qualifiers did not turn up and head coach Clifford Miranda on Sunday appealed to the clubs to release their players. READ - Indian Football Team full Schedule with Asian Games: Dates, squad, men’s and women’s teams “Only five clubs have released …

Asian Games 2023: India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctions 634 athletes for 38 sports
1 year, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctions 634 athletes for 38 sports

India TV News  

India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sanctioned 634 athletes for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 on Friday, August 25. The return of cricket and Indian football teams' surprise qualification boosts India's number in the upcoming tournament and also their hopes to finish high in the medal standings. The Indian football team also qualified for the tournament after getting an …

Asian Games is our priority in September, says Igor Stimac
1 year, 7 months ago

Asian Games is our priority in September, says Igor Stimac

The Hindu  

India Head Coach Igor Stimac said the Indian national football team’s priority will be the Asian Games during a conversation with the AIFF Media Team on Monday. The national team will be travelling abroad for the first time this year when they head to Thailand for the Kings Cup, but the coach said the focus will very much be on …

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

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