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"Candidate is expected to be appointed by the end of July": AIFF President Kalyan Choubey on India's next head coach
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...-
AIFF trying to mislead people, says former legal chief on Stimac contract dispute
While Stimac has leveled several allegations of non-cooperation on the part of the AIFF, including the "illegal" termination of his contract, the AIFF, for its part, has vehemently denied the allegations in an official statement issued by it.The Federation, upon terminating the contract... -
AIFF responds to Stimac's comments, admits their reliance on astrologer, calls demands "unprofessional"
New Delhi [India], The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has responded to former head coach Igor Stimac's comments after he was sacked from his position.Stimac's contract was terminated on June 17 after senior AIFF officials held a virtual meeting with the Croatian. A couple of days after... -
AIFF reveals Igor Stimac's contract was finalized without 'core committee approval'
The AIFF has now stated that the final amount of the Stimac contract was made without the approval of the central committee."The current AIFF management took office in September 2022, by which time Stimac had already been in office for more than three years. When his contract came up for... -
Stimac's conduct reinforces belief that terminating his contract was the right decision: AIFF
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday accused ousted coach Igor Stimac of trying to show the country's football fraternity in a bad light at international conferences, saying excuses and failures became emblematic of his tumultuous five-year tenure. years.In a strong... -
AIFF to respond to ousted coach Stimac's comments in next 48 hours
In New Delhi, the All India Football Federation said on Friday it will respond to ousted national coach Igor Stimac's scathing attack on some of its senior officials in the next 48 hours, after the Croatian blamed AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for for the problems that afflict sports in the... -
Stimac reveals sad state of AIFF, says 'your football is imprisoned'
"I came to Indian football with an open heart. But your football is captive. It will take a few decades for things to get better, which I don't see happening," Stimac said in a virtual press conference. “The AIFF people don't know how to run a football house, they don't know how to organize a... -
Igor Stimac reveals he will have to pay a 'big buck' for impatience shown by AIFF
There has been much speculation and criticism from both sides regarding Stimac's contract as there was no termination clause in the contract which meant the 56-year-old would have to pay his full contract salary.When asked on the subject, Stimac revealed that he had in fact offered a 'mutual... -
Stimac calls AIFF chief Kalyan Choubey a liar, says 'the sooner he goes, Indian football will have a chance'
“Kalyan, you are lying, not me. As soon as he leaves, there will be an opportunity for Indian football. Indian football needs someone powerful and influential. Kalyan is powerful only when he walks with armed guards in Kolkata. Apart from that, no one knows him,” Stimac said in a press... -
The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it will be for Indian football: Igor Stimac
New Delhi: Ousted India football coach Igor Stimac on Friday launched a scathing attack on AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, saying the sooner he leaves office, the better it will be for the future of football in the country where the sport loved worldwide does not exist. growing at all.Stimac... -
Igor Stimac wrote an emotional note after being dismissed from the post of head coach of Team India.
New Delhi [India], Croatian manager Igor Stimac penned an emotional note after being sacked as Team India head coach and said it has been an honor for him to serve the Blue Tigers for five years.Senior officials of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held a virtual meeting on Sunday and... -
We've had our ups and downs but thanks for the memories: Stimac writes farewell note to 'Blue Tigers'
New Delhi: Frustrated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) but appreciative of the players he trained for five years, Igor Stimac on Wednesday said when he first joined it he never imagined that the country would "So much personal investment" will be made. His disciples for their... -
'Together we survived the FIFA ban...', Stimac writes emotional farewell post on social media
The coach had a contract that was valid till 2026, but India's embarrassing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers was the final blow to the fans and the federation, who asked him to leave.“To all the Indian football fans and my Blue Tigers, it has been an honor to serve you over the... -
Clear payment within 10 days or I will file a case against you: Stimac warns AIFF
New Delhi: Terming his sacking as "unilateral", former India football coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday threatened to file a case against the national federation at the FIFA tribunal if the national federation fails to clear his dues within the next 10 days. Will file.Stimac lashed out at All India... -
Stimac was sacked, Croatia declined to comment at this time
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday sacked senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac and terminated his contract just a year before it was due to end following the team's exit from the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. done. Getting a relatively easy draw... -
Stimac sacked, AIFF says new head coach would be best suited to take the team forward
New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday sacked senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac and terminated his contract just a year before it was due to end following the team's exit from the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. done. Getting a relatively easy draw... -
AIFF terminates services of head coach Igor Stimac
New Delhi [India], Senior officials of the All India Football Federation held a virtual meeting on Sunday.The meeting was chaired by AIFF Vice President NA Haris and others present included Menla Athenpa (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Finance Committee), Anilkumar Prabhakaran... -
AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac
New Delhi, The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior men's team after a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Stimac, who was appointed as head coach in 2019, was given an extension by the sport's apex... -
AIFF parts ways with head coach Igor Stimac after disappointing performance in World Cup qualifying campaign
The meeting was chaired by AIFF Vice President NA Haris and others present included Menla Athenpa (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Finance Committee), Anilkumar Prabhakaran (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Competition Committee), IM Vijayan, (Chairman) Were. AIFF Technical... -
Fans fume after 'Qatar snatches FIFA World Cup qualifying spot from India'
In the 73rd minute of the match, Qatar's Yousuf Ayman Farhat scored the equalizing goal in controversial circumstances. Indian captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu saved a header, but the ball slipped through his feet and went out of play. Despite protests from the Indian players and replays clearly...