Under Manolo Marquez, India could return to being a manager’s side
1 month ago

Under Manolo Marquez, India could return to being a manager’s side

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez, an Indian Super League Cup-winning coach and now the man in charge of 125th-ranked India, has seen better days in this part of the world. That was my first training camp.” Marquez has been a proven goldsmith for Indian youngsters, honing Aakash Mishra, Poojary, Rohit Danu and Jay Gupta among others and his understanding of what a team means could prove crucial for India in the long run. Making India a manager’s team again For the longest time, the Indian football team has been known for star players such as Bhaichung Bhutia, I.M. | Photo Credit: Focus Sports/ ISL Marquez, who made Hyderabad a somebody from nobody in the ISL, could make India a manager’s side again instead of piggybacking on success through certain players – read power centres – over decades. The Indian national team has been searching for a striker since Sunil Chhetri’s retirement and Marquez will have to procure or sculpt that elusive No.

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ISL 2024-25: Manolo Marquez’s Goa looks to fourth consecutive win against tottering Hyderabad
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ISL 2024-25: Manolo Marquez’s Goa looks to fourth consecutive win against tottering Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez, FC Goa’s head coach, will be back at the home of his former club, which he had guided to emerge as the Indian Super League Cup champion in 2022. HFC’s tactician Thangboi Singto said that his team had been improving on the offensive outputs and hoped that similar efforts would bear the desired results against Goa. On the …

Manolo Marquez disappointed with draw against Malaysia but certain that India will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027
1 month ago

Manolo Marquez disappointed with draw against Malaysia but certain that India will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027

The Hindu  

India coach Manolo Marquez looked visibly unhappy talking to the press after the 1-1 draw with Malaysia but maintained his optimism about qualifying for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The draw almost secured India’s spot in Pot 1 for the draw ahead of the Asian Cup third-round qualifiers, with the team scheduled to play its next match in March 2025. …

India vs Malaysia LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch IND v MAS friendly match; Preview; Predicted lineups
1 month ago

India vs Malaysia LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch IND v MAS friendly match; Preview; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

PREVIEW The highs and lows for Indian football, in the last year, resemble a transverse wave. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | INDIA VS MALAYSIA LIVE SCORE, FRIENDLY MATCH It peaked with the excitement of playing in a second successive Asian Cup in January and fell to its lowest in June after being eliminated from the race for the next World …

India vs Malaysia: Manolo Marquez seeks morale-boosting first win with Blue Tigers
1 month ago

India vs Malaysia: Manolo Marquez seeks morale-boosting first win with Blue Tigers

The Hindu  

The highs and lows for Indian football, in the last year, resemble a transverse wave. Under new coach Manolo Marquez, the Blue Tigers did little to their fortune as they failed in their Intercontinental Cup defence in his first tournament in charge. After Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, former India coach Stimac and now Marquez have tried Manvir Singh in that position, …

Indian football team needs to improve in everything to beat Malaysia: Coach Manolo
1 month ago

Indian football team needs to improve in everything to beat Malaysia: Coach Manolo

India Today  

The Indian football team has failed to win their last three matches and coach Manolo Marquez said his squad needs "to improve in everything" during an international friendly against familiar opponents Malaysia on Monday. Monday's clash against Malaysia will be their final match of the year, and a failure to win would leave India winless in 11 consecutive games in …

Gurpreet shows faith in coach Manolo Marquez, says qualifying for Asian Cup 2027 ‘the bare minimum’
1 month, 1 week ago

Gurpreet shows faith in coach Manolo Marquez, says qualifying for Asian Cup 2027 ‘the bare minimum’

The Hindu  

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, one of India’s captains and goalkeepers, trod the path of optimism while talking about India’s chances to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Talking to reporters before India’s international friendly against Malaysia in Hyderabad on November 18, he said: “Qualifying for the Asian Cup is something we should be achieving. Marquez, who won the Indian Super …

India football team faces coach's wrath after going down 0-3 to Syria: 'I am angry, don't like teams that are scared'
3 months, 1 week ago

India football team faces coach's wrath after going down 0-3 to Syria: 'I am angry, don't like teams that are scared'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Manolo Marquez minced no words and tore into the team after their poor show against Syria in the final league match of the Intercontinental Cup on Monday. Winners of the title in 2018 and last year, India's elimination from the Cup signals throws a dampener to Marquez's stint as coach, which began in July after Igor Stimac …

Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri: Indian Super League Has Been One of the Most Important Tournaments in My Lifetime
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru FC Captain Sunil Chhetri: Indian Super League Has Been One of the Most Important Tournaments in My Lifetime

News 18  

Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri hailed the Indian Super League as one of the most important tournaments he has participated in, ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 campaign of the competition. It has grown outstandingly well from an eight-club two-month-long league to now running for the whole year, with the talents that it has produced,” Chhetri said whilst speaking …

Intercontinental Cup: Manolo Marquez Says 'Must Play Competitive Games to Improve'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Intercontinental Cup: Manolo Marquez Says 'Must Play Competitive Games to Improve'

News 18  

After a heartbreaking exit in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June, it’s time to start from scratch for India under newly-appointed head coach Manolo Marquez. Marquez has stressed on the importance of obtaining good results in the upcoming three FIFA International Match Windows to keep India’s place in Pot 1 ahead of December’s draw. The …

Indian players have to be stronger mentally, says coach Marquez
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian players have to be stronger mentally, says coach Marquez

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Taking charge of the Indian men’s football team is an unenviable task at the best of times. Spain’s Manolo Marquez has been handed this stern challenge after getting a three-year contract from the All India Football Federation last month. Addressing his first press conference as India coach at a plush hotel in the national capital, Marquez didn’t seem …

'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team
4 months, 1 week 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 appointed as India men's football team head coach
5 months ago

Manolo Marquez appointed as India men's football team head coach

Hindustan Times  

The AIFF on Saturday confirmed that Manolo Marquez has been appointed as the Indian men's football team's head coach. The Spanish football manager is currently in-charge of FC Goa in the Indian Super League, and AIFF stated that Marquez will remain the manager of the club throughout the 2024-25 season, while also handling the responsibilities of the Indian football team. …

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 …

'Cheete ki chaal...': Rohit Sharma gets 'T20 World Cup' backing after being shown no mercy over abysmal IPL 2024 run
7 months, 1 week ago

'Cheete ki chaal...': Rohit Sharma gets 'T20 World Cup' backing after being shown no mercy over abysmal IPL 2024 run

Hindustan Times  

It was his diminishing returns with the bat over the last few IPL seasons that led to Mumbai Indians removing Rohit Sharma from the captaincy role for the 2024 season. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma walks off the field after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in Kolkata, India, Saturday …

ISL 2023-24 Semifinal: Manolo Marquez hopes to continue his dream run with the Gaurs against Mumbai City FC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

ISL 2023-24 Semifinal: Manolo Marquez hopes to continue his dream run with the Gaurs against Mumbai City FC

The Hindu  

Two-time Indian Super League finalist and the 2019-20 Shield winner FC Goa fell into a trough after the mid-season departure of head coach Juan Ferrando in 2021, finishing seventh and ninth in the last two seasons. The Gaurs finished the league stage third, three points behind Shield winner Mohun Bagan Super Giant and is playing Mumbai City FC for a …

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

ISL: Manolo Marquez to Leave Hyderabad FC at End of Season
1 year, 8 months ago

ISL: Manolo Marquez to Leave Hyderabad FC at End of Season

News 18  

Indian Super League franchise Hyderabad FC’s head coach Manolo Marquez will be leaving his position at the end of the 2022-23 season. The Spanish coach, who led Hyderabad to a historic ISL title in the 2021-22 season, and a semifinal in the current season, had informed the club of his decision to leave in advance. Hyderabad FC owner Varun Tripuraneni …

ISL Semifinal: Hyderabad FC banking on home advantage against ATK Mohun Bagan
1 year, 9 months ago

ISL Semifinal: Hyderabad FC banking on home advantage against ATK Mohun Bagan

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez expects a stiff challenge as his side hosts ATK Mohun Bagan in the first leg of of the Indian Super League semifinal in the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Thursday. Let’s see if we get to qualify for the final of the ISL the same as last season,” Marquez said ahead of the first leg. …

Durand Cup, ISL and Super Cup, if mixed, would benefit Indian Football: HFC head coach Marquez
2 years, 3 months ago

Durand Cup, ISL and Super Cup, if mixed, would benefit Indian Football: HFC head coach Marquez

The Hindu  

When Hyderabad FC beat Neroca FC 3-0 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday, it looked like just another day at the office for the Nizams. 🔥 ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ 🔥 🔝 of @thedurandcup Group C and into the Quarterfinals we go 👊 And there's plenty more to come.#IndianOilDurandCup#మనహైదరాబాద్#HyderabadFC 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/W9NKmsYusy — Hyderabad FC August 30, 2022 Hyderabad …

ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC needs a positive approach this season - Marquez
3 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC needs a positive approach this season - Marquez

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC needs to adopt a positive approach in the new season of the Indian Super League to improve on last season’s performance, head coach Manolo Marquez said on Thursday. In a virtual media briefing from Goa, Marquez said the objective for his team would be to perform “much better” than last season. Listen in to our season preview on …

3rd-place Finish for India in Asian Cup Qualifiers Well Deserved: Hyderabad FC Coach
3 years, 5 months ago

3rd-place Finish for India in Asian Cup Qualifiers Well Deserved: Hyderabad FC Coach

News 18  

Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC’s Spanish head coach Manuel Marquez is all praise for the Indian national football team after its performance in the combined FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers in Doha earlier this month. Following their 0-1 loss to Asian champions Qatar, the Sunil Chhetri-led India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 before drawing Afghanistan …

India need to sustain momentum against Afghanistan: Manvir Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

India need to sustain momentum against Afghanistan: Manvir Singh

Hindustan Times  

Forward Manvir Singh says the Indian football team needs to sustain the momentum in the upcoming 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifier against Afghanistan, having beaten Bangladesh in the previous outing. Manvir Singh and Sunil Chhetri India rode on a Sunil Chhetri brace to down Bangladesh 2-0 here on Monday for their first away win in a …

ISL 2020-21: It was a very satisfying season for all of us at Hyderabad FC, says coach Marquez
3 years, 9 months ago

ISL 2020-21: It was a very satisfying season for all of us at Hyderabad FC, says coach Marquez

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC coach Manolo Marquez says he is immensely proud of his boys after the team finished fifth in the seventh edition of the Indian Super League. And, cannot specifically pin point as to what went wrong in eventually not making it to the knock-out phase.” Talking about his take aways from the season, he said, “There are definitely a …

ISL 2020-21: Meteoric Akash Mishra gets national team call-up
3 years, 9 months ago

ISL 2020-21: Meteoric Akash Mishra gets national team call-up

The Hindu  

It was after Hyderabad FC’s first game of the 2020-21 Indian Super League season when the team won 1-0 that head coach Manolo Marquez said league debutant Akash Mishra would go on to become the best left-back in India. RELATED| On current form, no player in the position is better than Mishra, who has played every single minute of the …

ISL 2020-21 news: Manolo Marquez signs two-year extension with Hyderabad FC
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21 news: Manolo Marquez signs two-year extension with Hyderabad FC

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez has signed a two-year extension, the Indian Super League club announced on Wednesday. There will be more pressure, but if we work hard, and strive to improve like we did in this season, we can surely have a good one,” he added Since Marquez took over at HFC, the club has kept six clean …

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC Head Coach Manuel Marquez Signs Two-year Extension
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC Head Coach Manuel Marquez Signs Two-year Extension

News 18  

Hyderabad FC Head Coach Manuel ‘Manolo’ Marquez has signed a two-year extension, the club announced on Wednesday. There will be more pressure, but if we work hard, and strive to improve like we did in this season, we can surely have a good season, next year as well,” he added Hyderabad FC co-owner Varun Tripuraneni said, “We are extremely delighted …

ISL 2020-21: David Williams' brilliant strike helps ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21: David Williams' brilliant strike helps ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC

Firstpost  

Bengaluru FC played their hearts out to score an equaliser but looked clueless against an organised ATKMB defence Margao: David Williams struck a peach of a goal to open his account and help ATK Mohun Bagan beat heavyweights Bengaluru FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League on Monday. Bengaluru FC played their hearts out to score an equaliser but looked …

ISL 2020-21: Most Indian young players have shown high standards, says Hyderabad FC coach
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21: Most Indian young players have shown high standards, says Hyderabad FC coach

The Hindu  

After clinching a win against SC East Bengal in its last Indian Super League fixture, Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez says he has faith in the Indian youngters. READ: Hyderabad eases past SC East Bengal “The preparations for the Mumbai game will be similar to what have been so far,” he said. In fact, most of the young Indian …

ISL 2020-21, HFC vs SCEB talking points: 'Roca's rookies', East Bengal's reality - ISL news - Sportstar
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21, HFC vs SCEB talking points: 'Roca's rookies', East Bengal's reality - ISL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC came back from a goal down to beat SC East Bengal 3-2 in the Indian Super League at the Tilak Miadan on Tuesday. Aridane Santana struck twice within a minute and Halicharan Narzary added a third as Hyderabad maintained its unbeaten start to the season. MATCH REPORT 1) 'Roca's rookies' can play In five matches so far, Hyderabad …

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC Vary of Bengaluru FC Defence and Counter-attack, Says Coach Manuel Marquez
4 years ago

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC Vary of Bengaluru FC Defence and Counter-attack, Says Coach Manuel Marquez

News 18  

Hyderabad FC got off to a dream start in the Indian Super League 2020-21 season with a 1-0 win over Odisha FC, which enabled them to keep their first-ever clean sheet in the ISL. May be we can do that for the first two games but for the third game, we have to use more players because it is necessary …

ISL 2020-21: 'Pity that No People in Stands', Says Hyderabad FC Coach Manuel Marquez
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: 'Pity that No People in Stands', Says Hyderabad FC Coach Manuel Marquez

News 18  

Hyderabad FC had a dreadful debut in the Indian Super League last season and it upto head coach Manuel Marquez to turn it around for them this season. In the bubble, we can’t meet too many people, we only get to spend time during food and such.” FIRST GAME PREPARATION Hyderabad begin their season against Odisha FC on Monday and …

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC coach Marquez wants to start on a winning note
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21: Hyderabad FC coach Marquez wants to start on a winning note

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez feels it is important to start the campaign on a winning note. But, again, I would love to see my team win all the remaining games even if it were to lose the first game,” he said. READ| Marquez revealed that he had undergone 20 to 25 COVID-19 tests since he left Spain for …

ISL 2020-21 news, Hyderabad FC preview: Coach Marquez to focus on a rebuild
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 news, Hyderabad FC preview: Coach Marquez to focus on a rebuild

The Hindu  

Stung by the reversals in its debut season last year that saw it finish at the bottom of the table with 10 points from 18 matches, winning just two and losing 12, Hyderabad FC has initiated many moves aimed at all-round improvement with an emphasis on the youth, hoping they will blend with experience players in the 2020-21 season. RELATED| …

Hyderabad FC appoints Manuel Marquez as new head coach - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad FC appoints Manuel Marquez as new head coach - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Hyderabad FC has appointed experienced Spaniard Manuel 'Manolo' Marquez as the new head coach for the upcoming Indian Super League season. “The 51-year-old, who previously worked at the helm in the Spanish La Liga and the Croatian top-flight, is signed up for one year and will be with HFC till the end of 2020-21 season,” co-owner Varun Tripuraneni said in …

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