Four years ago, on a warm September night, in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers outing against Qatar, a gritty India survived a wave of attacks to hold the powerhouse of Asian football to a goalless draw in Doha. The man who guided India from the sidelines was Head Coach …
Read More »Igor Stimac not surprised by India’s victory!
Igor Stimac was not suprised that India opened their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Group A campaign with a 1-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday, November 16. The home side were the favourites going into the …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: India’s Stimac ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers!
In the not-so-distant past, Indian football fans erupted in euphoria as India triumphed in a thrilling showdown against Kuwait during the SAFF Championship final in July 2023. The Blue Tigers clashed with Kuwait not once, but twice – the first bout ended in a tense draw, only to culminate in …
Read More »India’s Stimac ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, We need to be confident, positive & realistic!
In the not-so-distant past, Indian football fans erupted in euphoria as India triumphed in a thrilling showdown against Kuwait during the SAFF Championship final in July 2023. The Blue Tigers clashed with Kuwait not once, but twice – the first bout ended in a tense draw, only to culminate in …
Read More »arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #65 Stimac names India squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers!
Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing the India probables squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Who did Igor Stimac pick? Who did he not pick? What is your opinion??? Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot and SportsKhabri.
Read More »Igor Stimac names 28 India probables for FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers!
The Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Friday, November 3, 2023, announced a list of 28 probables for the first two matches of Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification. The Blue Tigers are set to …
Read More »VIDEO India’s Igor Stimac: Advantage Malaysia, but we have few surprises up our sleeves!
Friday the 13th! It is a rare date that is considered ominous in many cultures. Superstition is something that most in the world of football brush aside before big matches, though the Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: India to face Malaysia in Merdeka Cup game!
The Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening game of the Festival of Independence, also known in the local language as the Pestabola Merdeka. India head coach Igor Stimac said on the eve of the Malaysia game, “We know …
Read More »India’s Igor Stimac: Advantage Malaysia, but we have few surprises up our sleeves!
Friday the 13th! It is a rare date that is considered ominous in many cultures. Superstition is something that most in the world of football brush aside before big matches, though the Indian Football Team will be looking to spring a few surprises against their hosts Malaysia in the opening …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: India name final squad for Merdeka Cup!
The Blue Tigers are eager to utilise the unique opportunity of playing in an 87,000-seater arena as an away team, as they gear up for their match against Malaysia in the Pestabola Merdeka 2023. India, who are placed 102 in the FIFA Rankings, will take on hosts Malaysia, ranked 134, …
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