Indian football news: Nice that we are all fighting for a place in the team, says Sunil Chhetri
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian football news: Nice that we are all fighting for a place in the team, says Sunil Chhetri

The Hindu  

The Indian captain Sunil Chhetri said the national football team is shaping well under a brave and knowledgeable coach like Igor Stimac and hoped that the side will get a settled look before the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup get underway in September. It is fine now that we are each fighting for a place and giving our coach the choices to have the right balance in the side,” the Indian captain said ahead of his team’s crucial match against DPR Korea in the ongoing Intercontinental Cup on Saturday. Read: 'The leagues aren't helping Indian players' The captain appreciated his coach’s approach saying that Stimac is the “bravest” coach he has seen in his long association with the National team and is the right man to encourage the youngsters. “This tournament is very important for the team because it pits closely ranked opponents allowing a fair assessment of our abilities,” the captain asserted.

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Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football
1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football

Hindustan Times  

For India’s football standards to improve, it is important to find talented footballers at the age of six or so and get them to train in good academies with adequate facilities. Schools also have to play a role by increasing the number of weekly PE periods, said Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri Excerpts… India’s ranking …

The future will show how right I was, says former India football coach Stimac
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team
5 months ago

'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team

India TV News  

The newly appointed head coach of the Indian men's football team Manolo Marquez is aware of the fact that his days at the helm of Indian football are going to be full of challenges. His international exit has created a massive void in Indian football and the first and foremost challenge for Marquez will be to fill that gap as …

Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as head coach of Indian football men’s team
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?
7 months ago

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?

Firstpost  

As India captain Sunil Chhetri prepares to bid adieu to international football after a memorable 19-year career, we take a look at the secrets to his success. The end of India’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait will also bring curtains down on Sunil Chhetri’s 19-year-old international career. Even if the Blue Tigers fail to achieve ‘Mission 3rd Round’ …

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait
7 months ago

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri remains focused on the work at hand ahead of his farewell match against Kuwait on Thursday, June 6. The legendary Indian footballer has appealed to everyone not to make it about him or his last game as India take on Kuwait in the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. India face Qatar, the 34th-ranked …

Careers of boys can change with June 6 game: Stimac
7 months, 1 week ago

Careers of boys can change with June 6 game: Stimac

The Hindu  

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac on Sunday said the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait could “change the careers” of his players and described it as a “huge game”. “So, we work on all aspects needed for our boys to be on top of their form in this game.” The head coach added: “There are two key points …

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's AFC Asian Cup exit
11 months, 2 weeks 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
1 year 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 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
1 year ago

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

News 18  

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

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri, who is third in the list of active footballers who have scored most goals in international matches, harbours hope to lead India to the FIFA World Cup. His eyes light up and a broad grin spreads across his face as he considers the prospect of India making history and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first …

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026
1 year, 3 months ago

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation announced the contract extension of Igor Stimac, the head coach of India’s men’s national football team, until 2026, on Thursday. “At the same time, if we are able to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, then an automatic extension of another two years.” Mahesh Gawli, a former India international and …

Indian football: Igor Stimac quashes astrologer allegations; will decide on his future in two days
1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Sunil Chhetri's off-field efforts to make a difference
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri's off-field efforts to make a difference

Hindustan Times  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri has undoubtedly been the most prominent figure for over a decade now. On Friday, the All India Football Federation announced that senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and three other players had been added to India’s squad for the Asian Games. With the continental event being held outside the FIFA window from September 19, …

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 …

Sunil Chhetri disappointed with team selected for Asian Games, says 'things have gone awry'
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 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 requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 5 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, 5 months ago

Stimac makes ‘sincere request’ to ISL clubs after East Bengal, Mumbai City refuse to release players for India U-23 camp

Hindustan Times  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Saturday “sincerely requested” all the Indian Super League clubs to release selected players for long preparatory camp ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup. The Blue Tigers are scheduled to take part in four major tournaments – AFC U23 qualifiers, Asian Games, World Cup Qualifiers and AFC Asian …

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs to release players for Asian Games, U23 Asian Cup qualifiers
1 year, 5 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 …

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer

The Hindu  

Nothing corrodes peak athletic performance quite like time. Big numbers by Sunil Chhetri 92 international goals — Highest for India, third-highest active goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Only the fourth Indian to score a hat-trick against Pakistan, the other three being Puran Bahadur Thapa, IM Vijayan, and Jeje Lalpekhlua 142 international matches — The most …

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’

The Hindu  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri’s name towers above everyone else on the list of all-time goal scorers’ list. It may not be feasible for a premium player like Sandesh Jhingan or Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to play the ISL, 10 to 13 matches for the country, the Super Cup, and the Durand and Rovers Cups, but we have …

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity

The Hindu  

Just over five years ago, when India was competing in the four-nation Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai, Sunil Chhetri made an impassioned plea urging fans to come and watch national team matches at the stadium. Whether it is table tennis, badminton or cards… he is just super competitive ”PRADHYUM REDDYFormer assistant coach, Bengaluru FC Chhetri is that Indian side’s centre of …

Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Demand Of 4-Week Camp Ahead Of Asian Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Demand Of 4-Week Camp Ahead Of Asian Cup

ABP News  

New Delhi: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp before the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best sides in the continent. The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha, also pitched for at least …

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri

The Hindu  

It started with the Tri-Nation win in Manipur, then the Intercontinental Cup victory in Bhubaneshwar, and culminated with the SAFF Championship win in Bengaluru. But, with the King’s Cup, Merdeka Cup, and Asian Cup rapidly approaching, Blue Tigers captain Sunil Chhetri said “this is just the start”, and there is a long way to go before India can establish itself …

Indian football is finding its feet
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football is finding its feet

Hindustan Times  

Two tournaments, two titles and a return to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. And it did in the final round of the Asian Cup qualifiers in 2022 in Kolkata; India playing their best against Hong Kong. Also, players are often used in different positions at the clubs from where they play in the national team – used as a …

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'
1 year, 6 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 …

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 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 …

Indian football team faces crucial nine months in a bid for greatness
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team faces crucial nine months in a bid for greatness

Live Mint  

“The best 45 minutes from India in the last five decades.” This is how the national football coach Igor Stimac described India’s second half performance at the 2023 Intercontinental Cup final against Lebanon on Sunday. But while it is debatable if India indeed played the best 45 minutes of football in the last 50 years, Stimac’s team certainly brought the …

Stimac to coach India in Asian Games, new coach for U-23 qualifiers
1 year, 7 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, …

Sunil Chhetri wants India to take inspiration from Morocco for tough Asian Cup group
1 year, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri wants India to take inspiration from Morocco for tough Asian Cup group

Firstpost  

India have a tough group to contend with in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup where they have been pitted in Group B against Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria. This will be India’s fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup and for the first time, they have reached consecutive editions of the continental event. The Bengaluru FC player also added that coach …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

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 …

Sunil Chhetri asks players to focus on football instead of FIFA ban threat
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunil Chhetri asks players to focus on football instead of FIFA ban threat

The Hindu  

Seasoned striker Sunil Chhetri on Sunday advised fellow players to continue giving their best on the pitch and not worry about FIFA’s threat of suspension on Indian football. Earlier this month, world football governing body FIFA had threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its right to host the women’s U-17 World Cup in October due to a third …

After ‘fruitful’ discussion with CoA, Igor Stimac seeks camp, friendlies in September
2 years, 6 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: Indian football calendar cannot be dependent on IPL and broadcast
2 years, 6 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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 …

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