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India's men's team T20 World Cup win, Gukesh becoming the world champion in Chess beating Ding Liren, Neeraj Chopra continuing to shine at the Olympics bagging a silver medal in Javelin throw, Indian Men's hockey team securing their second consecutive bronze at the Olympics. Indian sports experienced countless of highs in 2024 as the country took a step forward in …

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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 …

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5 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee as AIFF ‘bypassed’ the panel

Hindustan Times

Legendary Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday told the All India Football Federation's executive committee that he is resigning from his membership of the technical committee, alleging that the panel was "bypassed" while appointing the national men's team head coach. Bhaichung Bhutia Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who is currently in charge of Indian Super League side FC Goa, was on Saturday …

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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 …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

AIFF responds to Igor Stimac's allegations, says former head coach has 'sole intent of maligning' federation

Hindustan Times

The All India Football Federation has issued a response to the remarks made by Igor Stimac following his dismissal as head coach of the Indian men’s team earlier this month. India coach Igor Stimac during FIFA World Cup qualifier During a tumultuous interaction with the media on Friday, the former coach levelled multiple accusations against the AIFF and its president, …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Igor Stimac vs AIFF: Indian football body strongly counters sacked coach's allegations

India Today

The All India Football Federation has officially responded to recent comments made by former Head Coach Igor Stimac, clarifying the reasons behind the termination of his contract. At a chaotic press conference on Friday, former head coach Igor Stimac leveled numerous accusations against the AIFF. Throughout his tenure, the AIFF claims to have provided Stimac full support, including autonomy in …

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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 …

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6 months ago

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better: Sacked India coach Igor Stimac hits out at AIFF President

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Ousted India football coach Igor Stimac on Friday launched a stinging attack on AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, saying the sooner he leaves the post, the better it would be for the future of football in the country, where the globally loved sport is not growing at all. During a lengthy online press conference on Friday, Stimac said Indian …

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6 months ago

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit

The Hindu

The Indian men’s football team fell further in latest FIFA rankings, with the Blue Tigers ranked 124th in the update released on June 20, dropping three spots from the previous standings. It was its worst ranking since March 9, 2017, when it was 132nd and the first after the exit of head coach Igor Stimac, who was shown the door …

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6 months ago

Igor Stimac to hold press conference on Friday to 'open the cards' on his sacking

Firstpost

Former India men’s football team coach Igor Stimac will address the Indian media on Friday at 2 PM IST. Igor Stimac, who was recently sacked as India men’s football team coach, will be hosting a press conference on Friday, the Croatian confirmed on Thursday. Stimac, who has also threatened to sue AIFF, took to X on Thursday to announce that …

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6 months ago

Why Igor Stimac’s ouster could put AIFF on backfoot

Hindustan Times

Approval for Igor Stimac’s contract was given by the core committee of the All India Football Federation with president Kalyan Chaubey kept in the loop, according to document accessed by HT. India coach Igor Stimac Valid till June 2026, Stimac’s contract was terminated by AIFF on Monday with the offer of three months’ salary as compensation. “The CC Members under …

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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 …

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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 …

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6 months ago

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — India coach Igor Stimac was fired on Monday, four days after the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended. qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the AIFF said in a statement. In March came a shock World Cup qualifying home …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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6 months 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, …

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6 months 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 …

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6 months, 1 week ago

If Igor Stimac is sacked, AIFF could have to pay $3,60,000 as compensation; move unlikely

Hindustan Times

Igor Stimac is unlikely to step down as head coach of the senior India men’s football team. A member of the India contingent in Doha quoted Stimac as saying that he was heartbroken after Tuesday’s contentious 1-2 defeat to Qatar that ended India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but happy with the spunk …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Stimac unlikely to step down

Hindustan Times

Igor Stimac is unlikely to step down as head coach of the senior India men’s football team. A member of the India contingent in Doha quoted Stimac as saying that he was heartbroken after Tuesday’s contentious 1-2 defeat to Qatar that ended India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers but happy with the spunk …

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6 months, 1 week ago

'Don't Just Need Hook But Crook as Well': Indian Football Fraternity Distraught After 'Injustice' in FIFA WC 2026 Qualifier Clash Against Qatar

News 18

Team India had to bow out of the race for historical progress to the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the very first time in a cruel manner as a refereeing blunder resulted in the Blue Tigers crashing out of the tournament following their 1-2 loss against Qatar at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on …

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6 months, 1 week ago

India suffer controversial 1-2 defeat to Qatar as Round 3 dreams face dramatic end

India Today

India were handed a 2-1 defeat to Qatar in their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash on June 11 in Doha, which came in the most controversial of manners. However, the ball which ultimately led to Aymen's goal had clearly travelled outside the line before being rolled into the net, much to the utter frustration of India goalkeeper and skipper Gurpreet …

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6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

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Top 5 controversies that shook Indian sports in 2024

The future will show how right I was, says former India football coach Stimac

Bhaichung Bhutia says he is resigning from technical committee as AIFF ‘bypassed’ the panel

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

AIFF responds to Igor Stimac's allegations, says former head coach has 'sole intent of maligning' federation

Igor Stimac vs AIFF: Indian football body strongly counters sacked coach's allegations

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

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better: Sacked India coach Igor Stimac hits out at AIFF President

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit

Igor Stimac to hold press conference on Friday to 'open the cards' on his sacking

Why Igor Stimac’s ouster could put AIFF on backfoot

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India fails to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac after India's exit from World Cup qualifiers

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams

If Igor Stimac is sacked, AIFF could have to pay $3,60,000 as compensation; move unlikely

Stimac unlikely to step down

'Don't Just Need Hook But Crook as Well': Indian Football Fraternity Distraught After 'Injustice' in FIFA WC 2026 Qualifier Clash Against Qatar

India suffer controversial 1-2 defeat to Qatar as Round 3 dreams face dramatic end

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