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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?

On Tuesday, the men’s national team hit a low it hadn’t since away losses to Pakistan in 2005 and Guam in 2015. Sunil Chhetri fights for the ball with Afghanistan's Rahmat Akbari during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers No matter how many what-if moments you glean from the games against Afghanistan – Manvir Singh’s misses in both, Vikram Partap …

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11 months ago

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form

Hindustan Times

The triumph of the underdog is sport’s best story because it has every element of an unequal contest. Which is why it shouldn’t surprise that India couldn’t pull off one in the 2024 Asian Cup football tournament. India's starting eleven pose for the group picture before the start of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B football match Based …

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11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

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11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

News 18

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a “coupe of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. “We do have a couple of players with some issues after the Australia game, so …

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11 months, 1 week ago

We expect a high-pressing game from the very first minute against Uzbekistan: India coach Igor Stimac

The Hindu

A wounded tiger is a dangerous beast. India and its coach will be cautious of this very aphorism when it eyes its first points at the AFC Asian Cup 2023, against Uzbekistan at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Thursday. They didn’t gain the victory in the opening game of the tournament, which will have them under pressure,” Igor Stimac, …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac played down Blue Tigers' chances at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Sunday, December 31. The Serbian coach said that he is not focusing on the results at the Asian Cup and added that India's final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers 2026. After the …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup

News 18

The Indian men’s football team landed at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Saturday for the AFC Asian Cup, to a rousing welcome from the fans in Qatar. Head coach Igor Stimac, who had arrived the day prior, lauded the fans for their warm welcome, promising a strong showing from the Blue Tigers despite numerous injuries plaguing the side. …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

England's 2002 World Cup winger Sinclair to help India in Asian Cup

Hindustan Times

Trevor Sinclair, the former England winger who played in the 2002 World Cup, will be part of the coaching staff for India in the Asian Cup next month. Stimac, who won three tournaments with India in 2023 and notched up an away win in Kuwait in the World Cup qualifiers, has repeatedly said preparation time was too short for India …

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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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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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1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Malaysia LIVE streaming info: When and where to watch Merdeka cup semifinal match?

The Hindu

In search of its first title win in the Merdeka Tournament, a confident Indian football team will look to spring a surprise on in-form host Malaysia in the opening game, here on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: India vs Malaysia Merdeka Cup semifinal LIVE While India’s last appearance was in the Asian Games wherein it exited from the competition …

India Indian Malaysia Stimac Merdeka Cup

1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou

News 18

The Indian football team set to travel to China for the Asian Games 2023, will likely miss the presence of head coach Igor Stimac for the event in Hangzhou. The Blue Tigers get their Asian Games challenge underway on the 19th of September as they take on hosts China, and will be guided by India U23 coach Clifford Miranda. Croatian …

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1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time

The Hindu

Preview When Sunil Chhetri, a 39-year-old forward, outweighs every national team forward in terms of fitness and goal-poaching, it is an obvious problem Igor Stimac and his team would like to think ahead about. The Blue Tigers rode on his winner against Vanuatu in the Intercontinental Cup, and he was the Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner in the SAFF …

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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 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

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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1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF 2023 accused of ‘very very bad refereeing’

Live Mint

India's encounter with Kuwait in the SAFF Championship 2023 ended in a 1-1 draw, but it was marred by controversies and heated exchanges on the field. Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli expressed his disappointment with the refereeing, calling it "very bad" and suggesting that the standard of the tournament may suffer as a result. Head coach Igor Stimac, who had just …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Stimac shown red card during India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship game

The Hindu

Indian football coach Igor Stimac was shown a red card during his side’s SAFF Championship group game against Kuwait on Tuesday. Igor Stimac sitting with the fans after being sent off for the second time in #SAFFChampionship2023#INDKUWpic.twitter.com/jOBfNYePFo — Aneesh Dey June 27, 2023 The Croatian continued on with his protests and was eventually sent off in the 81st minute, with …

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1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan’s foreign players aim to make impact against India

The Hindu

If the mental pressure of being the lowest-ranked nation wasn’t enough, Pakistan’s journey to the 2023 SAFF Championships has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. Ahead of India’s opening SAFF Championship Group A match against Pakistan, Blue Tigers head coach Igor Stimac said, “Let’s not mislead the public” by creating the narrative that India will enjoy the upper hand …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup: Indian football headed in right direction, bigger challenges await

The Hindu

The Intercontinental Cup—a friendly tournament that started in 2018 with India winning the inaugural title—had seen the Blue Tigers finish bottom in the last edition of the tournament in 2019. Four years later, India beat Lebanon for the first time in 46 years in the final of the same tournament, winning its second Intercontinental Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India face Lebanon in a possible prelude to the final

Firstpost

After seeing off Mongolia 2-0 in the opening game, the Blue Tigers edged Vanuatu 1-0 on Friday thanks to an exquisite Sunil Chhetri strike late on. Having already sealed their place in the Intercontinental Cup Final, the Indian senior men’s team will take on Lebanon in their last group match on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Kalinga Stadium in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Vanuatu vs India: Sunil Chhetri produces sensational volley to boost India to Intercontinental Cup 2023 final

India TV News

Sunil Chhetri produced magic with a sensational goal at Kalinga Stadium to help India secure a 1-0 win against Vanuatu in the fourth match of the Intercontinental Cup 2023 on Monday, June 12. Vanuatu's chances for reaching the final of the four-team tournament ended as they remain without a point after two games. Chhetri collected the ball with his chest …

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1 year, 6 months ago

IND 1-0 VAN, Intercontinental Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Chhetri scores as India edges past Vanuatu

The Hindu

PREVIEW India will be seeking to continue its winning form as it meets Vanuatu in the second round of the Intercontinental Cup league fixtures, at Kalinga Stadium on Monday. India’s head coach Igor Stimac sounded satisfied with the way his team performed against Mongolia to bring up its sixth consecutive win at home. It is always challenging to play in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup 2023: India face Vanuatu, aim to extend winning run at home

Firstpost

Looking to strengthen their claim for a spot in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, India will take on Vanuatu on Monday, 12 June at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. India head coach Igor Stimac didn’t have many complaints from his boys after the smooth victory over the East Asians but also admitted that there should’ve been more goals. While …

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Does the Indian football team need an OCI spine?

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

We expect a high-pressing game from the very first minute against Uzbekistan: India coach Igor Stimac

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup

England's 2002 World Cup winger Sinclair to help India in Asian Cup

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

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

India vs Malaysia LIVE streaming info: When and where to watch Merdeka cup semifinal match?

Asian Games: Indian Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac Not Likely to Travel to Hangzhou

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time

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

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

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

SAFF 2023 accused of ‘very very bad refereeing’

Stimac shown red card during India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship game

SAFF Championship 2023: Pakistan’s foreign players aim to make impact against India

Intercontinental Cup: Indian football headed in right direction, bigger challenges await

Intercontinental Cup 2023: Sunil Chhetri's India face Lebanon in a possible prelude to the final

Vanuatu vs India: Sunil Chhetri produces sensational volley to boost India to Intercontinental Cup 2023 final

IND 1-0 VAN, Intercontinental Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Chhetri scores as India edges past Vanuatu

Intercontinental Cup 2023: India face Vanuatu, aim to extend winning run at home