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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 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

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, 3 weeks ago

Know how special this match is for India: Midfielder Sahal Samad

Hindustan Times

“If Chhangte doesn’t make that sprint, no goal. Huge credit to him and to Chhetri bhai for making that pass without even looking at me.” Sahal Abdul Samad is recreating India’s equaliser against Kuwait in the final of the 2023 SAFF Championship, one that forced a tie-breaker from where Gurpreet Singh Sandhu emerged last action hero. I would like to …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

AIFF report card: More misses than hits after SAFF high

Hindustan Times

The decision of the All India Football Federation to charter a plane for the men’s national team three days before its annual general meeting is like a penalty save late in the game that might lift a team. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey’s assurance to head coach Igor Stimac of a “no-compromise stand,” which included flying direct to Abha in Saudi …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Against Kuwait, India may start Manvir for Chhangte

Hindustan Times

India begin their journey in another qualifying cycle of the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup with an away game against Kuwait at Kuwait City’s Jaber Al-Ahmed stadium on Thursday. India could start with Manvir Singh instead of Lallianzuala Chhangte “This match has nothing to do with the games we played because a lot of things have changed …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026

The Hindu

The All India Football Federation announced the contract extension of Igor Stimac, the head coach of India’s men’s national football team, until 2026, on Thursday. “At the same time, if we are able to qualify for the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, then an automatic extension of another two years.” Mahesh Gawli, a former India international and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

India has enough resources to become one of the best football nations in Asia: Arata Izumi

The Hindu

The Indian men’s football team, having won three trophies in 2023, failed to live up to its expectations in the King’s Cup, last week. Moreover, the All India Football Federation, is also looking for ways to allow players of Indian origin to find a way to represent the tricolour, to make India an Asian powerhouse under Vision 2047. Sportstar caught …

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1 year, 3 months ago

King’s Cup 2023: ‘Robbed’ of final berth, India confident of beating Lebanon in third-place match

The Hindu

Heartbroken but head held high after its penalty shootout loss to Iraq in the semifinals, India would look to continue its recent domination against Lebanon when it faces off in the third-place match of Kings Cup here on Sunday. India and Lebanon has played against each other three times this year and Stimac’s side has won twice -- though one …

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1 year, 5 months ago

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time

The Hindu

Fresh from clinching the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneshwar, India had to shift base immediately to Bengaluru for the SAFF Championship. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri relished the prospect of an added challenge and welcomed the idea of having Lebanon and Kuwait, saying that facing tougher teams will only help India sharpen its skills ahead of facing heavyweights such as Syria, Uzbekistan …

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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

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 …

India Team Asian Iran Long Camp 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 …

India Asian Camp Cup Chhetri Stimac

1 year, 5 months ago

Indian football is finding its feet

Hindustan Times

Two tournaments, two titles and a return to the top 100 in FIFA rankings. And it did in the final round of the Asian Cup qualifiers in 2022 in Kolkata; India playing their best against Hong Kong. Also, players are often used in different positions at the clubs from where they play in the national team – used as a …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Indian football on a roll: Takeaways from India’s SAFF and Intercontinental wins

The Hindu

India added its latest feather to its cap by winning the SAFF Championship for the ninth time by beating Kuwait 5-4 on penalties in the final. Having already clinched the Intercontinental Cup before the SAFF win, the lengthy national camp has been a success for Igor Stimac, giving the Blue Tigers valuable experience and game time as part of their …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise

The Hindu

India head coach Igor Stimac said that the SAFF Championship win was proof of what the team can achieve when given time and space to work. “This was good, we created memories and we proved once again to everyone when we are given time to work together, to create an environment which can produce results for Indian football, then we …

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1 year, 5 months ago

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?

The Hindu

India beat Lebanon on penalties to make it to its ninth consecutive SAFF Championship final, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on July 1. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: India vs Kuwait, SAFF Championship final LIVE After 120 minutes of tense football, neither of the teams could find a breakthrough as spot-kicks ultimately determined the winner. As India’s assistant …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Need a minimum of four weeks to prepare for Asian Cup: Anirudh Thapa

Hindustan Times

Anirudh Thapa is not sure of his place in the Asian Cup squad next January but what he is sure about is the time India will need to get ready for the continent’s biggest men’s football event. File Photo of Anirudh Thapa ISL has foreign players in “crucial places” and “every time we come to a camp, we need to …

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1 year, 5 months ago

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final

The Hindu

Match Preview One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. On Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'

Firstpost

Late on Friday night, when MG Road in Bengaluru was bustling with partygoers, India men’s football team coach Igor Stimac found out about his two-match ban for collecting a red card against Kuwait in a game that ended 1-1. 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓶 𝓫𝓮𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝓶 🧘🏽‍♂️ The #BlueTigers 🐯 were in good spirits during the last training session before the semifinal battle …

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1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India coach Igor Stimac slapped with two-match ban, $500 fine for red-card in Kuwait game

Firstpost

India men’s head coach Igor Stimac was penalised on Friday following yet another altercation with match officials in the 2023 SAFF Championships in Bengaluru, getting slapped with a two-match ban along with a US$500 fine. Stimac was also fined USD 500 as the SAFF Disciplinary Committee deemed it a fit case for suspending him for more than one match. Stimac’s …

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1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon

The Hindu

One of the reasons the 2023 SAFF Championship welcomed two West Asian sides in Kuwait and Lebanon was to make the tournament more competitive. The India – Kuwait game on Tuesday fit the billing, and India nearly edged the contest before an unfortunate own goal denied it a famous win. Recent history suggests that India has the edge, having beaten …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Will AIFF rein in Stimac after his recent run-ins with referees on the sidelines?

The Hindu

After being sent off during the India-Pakistan SAFF Championship football match for impeding a throw-in, head coach Igor Stimac was an unrepentant man. Shaji Prabhakaran, the AIFF Secretary General, refused to comment and told The Hindu that the matter would be “dealt with internally.” There is a chance that the SAFF disciplinary committee — which is expected to decide in …

India Match Coach Stimac

1 year, 5 months ago

Stimac to learn touchline fate on June 29

The Hindu

The exact nature of Igor Stimac’s punishment for his red card against Kuwait in the SAFF championship match will be known by Thursday, June 29, Sportstar has learned. The Indian head coach, who already served a one-match suspension after seeing a red card in India’s opening against Pakistan, will be absent for the Blue Tigers’ semifinal clash against Lebanon for …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: India’s draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 feels like a loss

The Hindu

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri did what he does best – score goals. SAFF Championship: Stimac gets second red card, assistant coach Gawli slams referees “The feeling that comes to my mind right is a feeling of loss because, at the last moment, we conceded that goal. Once we see the video, we will probably know it better.” Chhetri …

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

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

Know how special this match is for India: Midfielder Sahal Samad

AIFF report card: More misses than hits after SAFF high

Against Kuwait, India may start Manvir for Chhangte

Igor Stimac stays: AIFF extends contract of Indian football men’s team coach till 2026

India has enough resources to become one of the best football nations in Asia: Arata Izumi

King’s Cup 2023: ‘Robbed’ of final berth, India confident of beating Lebanon in third-place match

India conquers SAFF Championship for the ninth time

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

India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup

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

Indian football is finding its feet

Indian football on a roll: Takeaways from India’s SAFF and Intercontinental wins

Igor Stimac on SAFF Championship triumph: See what we can do when given time, won’t take responsibility for results otherwise

India vs Kuwait: Why is Igor Stimac not in the dugout for SAFF Championship 2023 final?

Need a minimum of four weeks to prepare for Asian Cup: Anirudh Thapa

LBN 0(2) vs IND 0(4) Highlights: India beats Lebanon in penalties; enters SAFF Championship 2023 final

SAFF Championship 2023: Igor Stimac's absence looms over India's 'Mission Lebanon'

SAFF Championship 2023: India coach Igor Stimac slapped with two-match ban, $500 fine for red-card in Kuwait game

SAFF Cup: Spicy semifinal on the cards as India takes on Lebanon

Will AIFF rein in Stimac after his recent run-ins with referees on the sidelines?

Stimac to learn touchline fate on June 29

Sunil Chhetri: India’s draw against Kuwait in SAFF Championship 2023 feels like a loss