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

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, 1 week ago

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

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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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7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac Announces Second List of 15 Probables for Bhubaneswar Camp

News 18

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday announced his second list of 15 probables for the Bhubaneswar camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 preliminary joint qualification round 2 matches against Kuwait and Qatar. The 15 players from the second list, comprising players from Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG, who contested the ISL Cup …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Igor Stimac announces second list of 15 probables for Bhubaneswar camp ahead of FIFA WC 26 qualifiers

The Hindu

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Tuesday, announced his second list of 15 probables for the Bhubaneswar camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 matches against Kuwait and Qatar. The 15 players from the second list, comprising players from Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG, who contested the ISL Cup …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp

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Igor Stimac has named 26 players in the first list for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar from May 10. Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac on Saturday announced his first list of 26 probables for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar. The top …

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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 …

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10 months, 1 week ago

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Hindustan Times

All things considered – lack of time to prepare, no GPS vests, injuries to key players, being in the toughest group of the Asian Cup – India’s slide to 117 in the Fifa rankings, their worst in seven years, was disappointing but not surprising. India coach Igor Stimac reacts during a match India lost 0-2 to Australia, 0-3 to Uzbekistan …

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11 months ago

I’d love Kerala to invest in licensing stadiums for hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac

The Hindu

Igor Stimac chose to talk about the return of competitive games for the Indian national team in Kerala, imploring the government to get a license for the FIFA World Cup qualifying games. The South Indian state enjoys remarkable popularity of football, with Malayali fans making headlines during the FIFA World Cup as well as the AFC Asian Cup. “I would …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup, wants match against Iran, Japan or Saudi

Hindustan Times

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand to have a long camp of at least four weeks ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best teams in the continent. Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing …

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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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1 year, 5 months ago

Kalyan Chaubey: National team has made remarkable progress in terms of fitness and endurance

The Hindu

The senior men’s national team has made remarkable progress in terms of fitness and endurance which it could prove by winning three tournaments in a span of three months, said the All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey. Chaubey said that the national team will have further scope to improve as it plays tournaments like the King’s Cup and the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Igor Stimac receives another red card, joins fans in stands to witness India concede late equalizer

India TV News

The Indian football team had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in their latest South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 match against Kuwait on Tuesday, June 27. In a third straight game for India, players from both teams were involved in an on-field brawl and once again Indian head coach was shown a red card, twice in his …

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1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Kuwait Football Highlights, SAFF Championship: India 1-1 Kuwait; Chhetri scores, Stimac sent off

The Hindu

Preview India will face its toughest test yet at the SAFF Championship when it takes on Kuwait in the final Group-A contest at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. India made eight changes against Nepal and struggled, especially in the first half, before winning 2-0. “We made a lot of changes in the last game to make sure we’ve …

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1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: Top spot up for grabs as India takes on Kuwait

The Hindu

India will face its toughest test yet at the SAFF Championship when it takes on Kuwait in the final Group-A contest at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. RELATED | Spotlight on Naorem Mahesh after performance against Nepal at SAFF Championship 2023 Kuwait may be ranked 143 in the world – 42 places below India – but that number …

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1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championships: India head coach Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait

The Hindu

Head coach Igor Stimac will return to the India dug out in the game against Kuwait on Tuesday after serving one-match ban for his red-card offence against Pakistan in the home side’s SAFF Championships opener here. South Asian Football Federation General Secretary Anwarul Huq told PTI that Stimac’s offence was not serious enough to attract a ban of more than …

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1 year, 6 months ago

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

The Hindu

There is a mix of hope and expectation as the senior Indian men’s football team goes through the paces in the unrelenting summer heat, trying to put its best foot forward in the continental competition — the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup which starts early next year. Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup: Sunil Chhetri’s India takes on Mongolia

The Hindu

The Indian senior national men’s football team will take on Mongolia on the opening day to restart its quest to regain the crown in the Intercontinental Cup, which gets underway here at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday. The tournament resumes after a three-year hiatus owing to the pandemic and comes as an important event when the senior Indian team is …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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

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

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac Announces Second List of 15 Probables for Bhubaneswar Camp

Igor Stimac announces second list of 15 probables for Bhubaneswar camp ahead of FIFA WC 26 qualifiers

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp

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

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

I’d love Kerala to invest in licensing stadiums for hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac

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

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games

India football team coach Igor Stimac breaks silence on astrologer controversy: 'Time to put all cards on table'

Igor Stimac requests ISL clubs for longer national team camps before World Cup Qualifiers, AFC Asian Cup

Sunil Chhetri backs Igor Stimac's 4-week camp ahead of Asian Cup, wants match against Iran, Japan or Saudi

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

Kalyan Chaubey: National team has made remarkable progress in terms of fitness and endurance

Watch: Igor Stimac receives another red card, joins fans in stands to witness India concede late equalizer

India vs Kuwait Football Highlights, SAFF Championship: India 1-1 Kuwait; Chhetri scores, Stimac sent off

SAFF Championship: Top spot up for grabs as India takes on Kuwait

SAFF Championships: India head coach Stimac to serve just one-match ban, to return at helm against Kuwait

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Intercontinental Cup: Sunil Chhetri’s India takes on Mongolia

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

Playing in Manipur a Moment of Joy for Indian Men's Football Team, Says Igor Stimac

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac