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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

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 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, 2 weeks 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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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu

Bengaluru FC goalkeeper and one of the veterans of the Indian football team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, was named the captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Qatar on June 11. The FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match will be played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

After Sunil Chhetri's retirement, India announce new captain for crucial WC qualifier clash against Qatar

India TV News

India's new football captain has been announced for the do or die clash against Qatar on June 11. Sunil Chhetri called it quits after the previous game against Kuwait which ended in a draw and India will now have to play without him against Qatar. Meanwhile, his successor, at least for a game, has been named goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Goalkeepers’ form could be a worry in India's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait

Hindustan Times

Preparations for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Kuwait, which will also be Sunil Chhetri’s final match for India, are on track. The save percentages of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, India’s first choice between the sticks, and third goalie Vishal Kaith were 67 and 61 respectively in ISL10. Stimac preferred Singh over Sandhu for the World Cup qualifier at home against Qatar …

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6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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7 months ago

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

Live Mint

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata, India’s head coach, Igor Stimac, has finalized a squad of 27 players for the skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last game. “Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest,” he added. The group’s top two teams will …

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9 months, 1 week ago

No chartered flight for Stimac’s squad to Saudi Arabia for World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan

Hindustan Times

The All India Football Federation will not send its senior national men’s team on a chartered flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia. Confirmation came on Wednesday less than one week after AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey had promised India head coach Igor Stimac of flying directly for India’s World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan on March 21. The development comes after last …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac

Hindustan Times

Igor Stimac said on Thursday that Kolkata was his preferred venue for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6. India's head coach Igor Stimac The Salt Lake stadium can hold almost 66,000 people and Stimac wants the crucial match on which could hinge India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 qualifiers, to be at …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Which players can make it to the India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023?

The Hindu

India will start 2024 with the AFC Asian Cup which will be played in Qatar from January 11. India’s Amrinder Singh denies a chance to Qatar’s Almoez Ali in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Midfielders: Jeakson Singh, Suresh Singh, Lalengmawia Ralte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Brandon Fernandes India’s most important midfielder in recent tournaments has been Jeakson …

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1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar

The Hindu

India coach Igor Stimac, for a chance, did not appear apoplectic after a loss. AS IT HAPPENED | INDIA VS QATAR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS HIGHLIGHTS “Let’s stop talking about the Asian Cup. Stimac had posted on X, requesting a longer national camp ‘throughout November and December’ for the qualifiers and the Asian Cup, which could not reach fruition …

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1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup qualifier: Fighting India go down to superior Qatar

Hindustan Times

Starting blues in each half ended India’s unbeaten record at home. Naorem Mahesh Singh in action with Pedro Miguel To goals in the fourth and 46th minutes from Moustafa Tarek Mashal and Almoez Ali and Yusuf Abdurisag’s 85th minute header, India replied by dollops of desperate defending and at least three chances, two of them in the first half, when …

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1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA WC qualifiers: Manvir Singh injury may force India to reset against Qatar

Hindustan Times

This is probably the only Indian city where the words “World Cup” do not evoke only despair. But given that India are up against Asian champions Qatar who “destroyed”, as per India head coach Igor Stimac, Afghanistan 8-1, hope needs to be tempered by a dollop of reality. In that World Cup qualifier away, Gurpreet Sandhu made 11 saves and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report

Firstpost

The report said that Stimac had paid the astrologer a sum of about “Rs 12-15 lakh”. Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac sought the help of an astrologer to determine the team’s playing XI for an Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in June 2022, a report in The Indian Express said on Tuesday. The game against Afghanistan was a …

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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 …

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2 years, 6 months ago

India 4-0 Hong Kong Highlights: AFC Asian Cup qualifier, India beats Hong Kong after 29 years

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's live blog of the India vs Hong Kong AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group D match played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. Yapp, however, saves it and Chhetri knows he could have beat the keeper then 50' Ashique delivers another cross for Chhetri, but Yapp gets a touch on full stretch to deflect the ball …

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2 years, 6 months ago

India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Chhetri, Sahal goals guide Blue Tigers to 2-1 win

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the India vs Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup qualifier Group D match played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. 59' Faisal tries to cross the ball inside the box but it is blocked well by Roshan and the ball goes out for an Afghanistan corner. MATCH PREVIEW India will be looking to consolidate its …

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2 years, 9 months ago

India coach Igor Stimac confident of improved performance from his goalkeepers

Firstpost

Gurpreet and star centre back Sandesh Jhingan are in line to captain the side in the two friendlies in the absence of Sunil Chhetri, who has pulled out of the matches due to injury. New Delhi: He is a bit concerned about his goalkeeper’s inconsistent show so far in this season, but Indian men’s football team coach Igor Stimac said …

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3 years, 2 months ago

India Coach Stimac Supports FIFA's Biennial WC Plan but Wants to Know if There's Financial Reasons

News 18

India football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday supported FIFA’s plan to hold the World Cup every two years but said he would want to know if the world body is looking for “more money” for itself with such a move. FIFA revealed its detailed plan last month, after meeting with retired players, to redraft the calendar of international …

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

AIFF sacks head coach Igor Stimac

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

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

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

Qatar vs India: Gurpreet Sandhu named captain after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

After Sunil Chhetri's retirement, India announce new captain for crucial WC qualifier clash against Qatar

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

Goalkeepers’ form could be a worry in India's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait

Careers of boys can change with June 6 game: Stimac

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

No chartered flight for Stimac’s squad to Saudi Arabia for World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac

Which players can make it to the India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2023?

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar

World Cup qualifier: Fighting India go down to superior Qatar

FIFA WC qualifiers: Manvir Singh injury may force India to reset against Qatar

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac sought astrologer's help to select playing XI in June 2022: Report

Stimac one of the best managers I played under: Chhetri

India 4-0 Hong Kong Highlights: AFC Asian Cup qualifier, India beats Hong Kong after 29 years

India vs Afghanistan Highlights AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Chhetri, Sahal goals guide Blue Tigers to 2-1 win

India coach Igor Stimac confident of improved performance from his goalkeepers

India Coach Stimac Supports FIFA's Biennial WC Plan but Wants to Know if There's Financial Reasons