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Indian football grappling with a midfield conundrum
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian football grappling with a midfield conundrum

The Hindu  

During the Indian Super League knockout match between Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters in April this year, Ahmed Jahouh executed a pass few would dare to attempt at 1-1 in extra time. In the last seven ISL seasons, as the duration of the league expanded beyond three months, several midfielders have shown promise, but none have secured a central or …

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AFC Asian Cup: Coach Igor Stimac names 50-man probables list for Qatar tournament
1 year ago

AFC Asian Cup: Coach Igor Stimac names 50-man probables list for Qatar tournament

India Today  

The Indian football team on Tuesday announced a list of the 50-member probable list for the big AFC Asian Cup campaign in Qatar in January. Veteran forward Sunil Chhetri is among the probables with all eyes on the legendary skipper's future after the AFC Asian Cup. INDIA PROBABLES FOR AFC ASIAN CUP Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Vishal Kaith, …

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'Don't ask about results in Asian Cup': Igor Stimac's blunt statement might ruffle feathers in AIFF
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't ask about results in Asian Cup': Igor Stimac's blunt statement might ruffle feathers in AIFF

India TV News  

India head coach Igor Stimac has made his stance clear on the upcoming Asian Cup set to be played in Doha. Hardly 10 days of preparation before the competition like Asian Cup won't be enough as Igor Stimac had asked for a month long camp. Stimac also made it clear that he would be happy if none of his players …

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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 …

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‘Why the coach wants a long camp is…’: India midfielder Apuia weighs in on Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Why the coach wants a long camp is…’: India midfielder Apuia weighs in on Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup

Hindustan Times  

Almost two months after winning the SAFF Championships in Bangalore and sending the country into a frenzy, the Indian men's football team will be back in business in September. Mumbai City midfielder Apuia Ralte in action at the ongoing Duran Cup In Thailand the team will face Iraq, ranked 29 places above India in the FIFA rankings. But with the …

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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 …

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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 …

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Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup

India Today  

India's football captain Sunil Chhetri backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs enough preparation time to face the continent's best teams. Chhetri, who will compete in his final Asian Cup in Doha, will also play in at least one international friendly match against a top-seven-ranked …

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'Been a Long Wait': Indian National Team Face Myanmar in Manipur's Debut International Fixture
1 year, 9 months ago

'Been a Long Wait': Indian National Team Face Myanmar in Manipur's Debut International Fixture

News 18  

For a first-time visitor, Imphal may come across as a small sleepy city, but in the context of Indian football, the state capital of Manipur is nothing short of a powerhouse. They could see me play for India in our home town, that’s something special,” Manipur’s Suresh Wangjam told the All India Football Federation website. “These games should serve the …

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India Face Maldives in Must-win SAFF C'ships Match, Stare at Worst Show Since 2003
3 years, 2 months ago

India Face Maldives in Must-win SAFF C'ships Match, Stare at Worst Show Since 2003

News 18  

Male: Unbeaten still but hugely disappointing so far, a beleaguered India face hosts Maldives in their last round-robin league match of the SAFF Championships here on Wednesday, knowing well that nothing less than a win will save them from elimination. A draw or a loss will send India out of reckoning for the final of the regional tournament and that …

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Indian football news: Stimac keen to help Jhingan get into form ahead of Croatia move
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian football news: Stimac keen to help Jhingan get into form ahead of Croatia move

The Hindu  

Indian men's team coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday said he "may consider" releasing defender Sandesh Jhingan from national commitments to play club football in Croatia. "Having in mind that the Croatian league has already had five rounds, and the players are fit, we are thinking as to how we can help Sandesh get into form as soon as possible, and …

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India's heavy defeat against UAE puts focus on Igor Stimac's work; other takeaways
3 years, 8 months ago

India's heavy defeat against UAE puts focus on Igor Stimac's work; other takeaways

Firstpost  

What began with a sense of excitement and expectation, ended with an embarrassing defeat against UAE for India in the international friendly. India’s international friendlies against Oman and UAE marked the return to international football for the Blue Tigers after a long gap of 15 months. After a poor first half against Oman in the first match where they conceded …

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ISL 2021: Seven years of Chhetri, where are the other Indian strikers?
3 years, 9 months ago

ISL 2021: Seven years of Chhetri, where are the other Indian strikers?

The Hindu  

Seven long years have passed, as have seven seasons of the Indian Super League. Chhetri netted eight goals in 20 games this season — a campaign that was poor considering Bengaluru FC’s standards — and finished as the seventh-highest scorer. It has to be a team effort.” How does one not pose this question though, considering the dearth of Indian …

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Sunil Chhetri motivated enough to keep going: Stimac
4 years, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri motivated enough to keep going: Stimac

The Hindu  

Indian football head coach Igor Stimac feels that talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri is motivated enough to keep going and remains “very valuable” for guiding the national team youngsters. Asked if Chhetri can play for another three-four years, Stimac told PTI: “He is motivated enough to keep going and very valuable to our youngsters with his attitude, professionalism and a positive …

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