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 up with Arata Izumi, a former India international born in Japan, and one of the players of Indian origin to play for India – after earning Indian citizenship – in an exclusive interview, discussing the growth of football in the country. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Do you think allowing players of Indian origin would improve the team’s performance or reduce chances for the youngsters within the country? Indian Football team head Coach Igor Stimac, greeting players after winning, during the SAFF Championship 2023 football semi-final match between India and Lebanon, in Bengaluru on July 01, 2023.

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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 …

Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head coach of Indian football men’s team
5 months ago

Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head coach of Indian football men’s team

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation appointed Indian Super League Trophy winning coach Manolo Marquez as the head coach of the Indian men’s team to succeed Igor Stimac, on Saturday. Marquez is currently the head coach of ISL side FC Goa, which he joined in 2023, and will continue his role at the club till 2025, while also shouldering the responsibility …

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves AIFF, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac
6 months ago

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves AIFF, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac

Hindustan Times  

Four days after he was unceremoniously sacked as the coach of India's men's football team, Igor Stimac launched a scathing attack on reigning All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey, saying the sooner he leaves the post, the better it would be for the future of football in the country. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey with former India head coach Igor …

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 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 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 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 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, …

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round
8 months, 4 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side’s chances, who will play two back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan. Once we all get there, we will start talking about how to win the game from the very first second.” India begun its FIFA World Cup 2026 and …

'We need 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: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
11 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 …

India a giant out of its slumber but will take 4 years to enter Asia top 10: Igor Stimac
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India a giant out of its slumber but will take 4 years to enter Asia top 10: Igor Stimac

India Today  

Igor Stimac has claimed that India are definitely a footballing giant out of its sleep but will take another four years to enter the top 10 in Asia. Since Stimac's appointment in 2019, the Indian team has broken into the top 100 in the FIFA rankings for the second time in only three decades. Speaking to AFP, Stimac said that …

'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: 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. …

Indian Football in 2023: Home Comfort and Roar from the Stands to Continental Debacle
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Igor Stimac Reunites With Real Madrid's Luka Modric While On Vacation
1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac Reunites With Real Madrid's Luka Modric While On Vacation

News 18  

Indian national football team head coach Igor Stimac got to visit his former player and Real Madrid’s Luka Modric while he was out on vacation. One day our 🇮🇳 National Team will reach this level 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/kzIVxH68Vq — Igor Štimac July 11, 2023 He added: “Hope our National Team will reach this level.” Stimac was appointed as the Indian national …

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 …

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 …

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise
1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac said that the SAFF Championship win was proof of what the team can achieve when given time and space to work. “This was good, we created memories and we proved once again to everyone when we are given time to work together, to create an environment which can produce results for Indian football, then we …

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'

Firstpost  

Late on Friday night, when MG Road in Bengaluru was bustling with partygoers, India men’s football team coach Igor Stimac found out about his two-match ban for collecting a red card against Kuwait in a game that ended 1-1. 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓶 𝓫𝓮𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓶 🧘🏽‍♂️ The #BlueTigers 🐯 were in good spirits during the last training session before the semifinal battle …

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 …

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, …

Sivasakthi Narayanan: Bengaluru FC superstar eyeing national team glory
1 year, 7 months ago

Sivasakthi Narayanan: Bengaluru FC superstar eyeing national team glory

The Hindu  

Sivasakthi’s story is one of overcoming heartbreak and setbacks and coming out the other side with stronger self-belief. No body.’ No one said — ‘It’s not a problem that you don’t have the height; we will give you a chance,’” remembers Sivasakthi. Sivasakthi was then playing for Raman Vijayan Soccer School in the Youth I-League, where his performances against BFC …

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 …

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 …

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. …

AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Extension of Igor Stimac's Contract Till AFC Asian Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Extension of Igor Stimac's Contract Till AFC Asian Cup

News 18  

The new technical committee of the All India Football Federation under the chairmanship of I.M Vijayan on Sunday recommended the extension of India men’s team head coach Igor Stimac’s contract till the AFC Asian Cup 2023. “In the first agenda of the meeting, the Technical Committee recommended the extension of Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Igor Stimac’s contract till the …

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 …

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