New Delhi [India], Football Federation of India president Kalyan Chaubey is hopeful that the next head coach will be named by the end of July.
The AIFF confirmed in a statement that in total 291 applications were received for the position of coach of the senior men's team, which became vacant after the departure of Igor Stimac.
"The All India Football Federation's announcement inviting applications for the vacant post of head coach of the senior men's national team has evoked an overwhelming response," the AIFF said in a statement.
"When the deadline to apply for the position ended on Wednesday 3 July 2024, a total of 291 applications were received from around the world. Of these, 100 applicants have UEFA Pro License diplomas next to their names. While 20 Of the "Applicants have AFC Pro license diplomas, three have CONMEBOL licenses. "AIFF will screen all applications and select suitable candidates for the coveted position," the statement added.
Stimac's contract was terminated on June 17 after senior AIFF officials held a virtual meeting with the Croatian.
After witnessing the response, Kalyan Chaubey, said in a statement issued by the AIFF: "We have received an overwhelming response with some of the biggest names expressing their interest in India. As we prepare to write a new chapter in the Indian football, "It is crucial for us to have a coach who is committed to the development of Indian football, who understands our culture and helps shape the philosophy of national football."
"We hope to field the candidate by the end of July, to ensure that India utilizes the September FIFA participation window. As a next step, our committee headed by AIFF vice-president MNA Haris (along with technical committee chairmen , league, competitions, Finance, Development and Treasurer) will review the applications before delivering the list of selected ones to the Executive Committee," he added.
A couple of days after his contract was terminated, Stimac accused the AIFF and its president Kalyan Chaubey and claimed that he would file a lawsuit if he did not pay his dues within ten days.
The AIFF issued a statement stating that the comments made by Stimac were made with "the sole intention of defaming the AIFF and showing its staff in a bad light."
The Federation also acknowledged that Stimac used an astrologer to determine team selection and player call-ups. AIFF also stated that there were concerns regarding his training style and tactics.
The AIFF confirmed in a statement that in total 291 applications were received for the position of coach of the senior men's team, which became vacant after the departure of Igor Stimac.
"The All India Football Federation's announcement inviting applications for the vacant post of head coach of the senior men's national team has evoked an overwhelming response," the AIFF said in a statement.
"When the deadline to apply for the position ended on Wednesday 3 July 2024, a total of 291 applications were received from around the world. Of these, 100 applicants have UEFA Pro License diplomas next to their names. While 20 Of the "Applicants have AFC Pro license diplomas, three have CONMEBOL licenses. "AIFF will screen all applications and select suitable candidates for the coveted position," the statement added.
Stimac's contract was terminated on June 17 after senior AIFF officials held a virtual meeting with the Croatian.
After witnessing the response, Kalyan Chaubey, said in a statement issued by the AIFF: "We have received an overwhelming response with some of the biggest names expressing their interest in India. As we prepare to write a new chapter in the Indian football, "It is crucial for us to have a coach who is committed to the development of Indian football, who understands our culture and helps shape the philosophy of national football."
"We hope to field the candidate by the end of July, to ensure that India utilizes the September FIFA participation window. As a next step, our committee headed by AIFF vice-president MNA Haris (along with technical committee chairmen , league, competitions, Finance, Development and Treasurer) will review the applications before delivering the list of selected ones to the Executive Committee," he added.
A couple of days after his contract was terminated, Stimac accused the AIFF and its president Kalyan Chaubey and claimed that he would file a lawsuit if he did not pay his dues within ten days.
The AIFF issued a statement stating that the comments made by Stimac were made with "the sole intention of defaming the AIFF and showing its staff in a bad light."
The Federation also acknowledged that Stimac used an astrologer to determine team selection and player call-ups. AIFF also stated that there were concerns regarding his training style and tactics.
