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Searching for India's new football coach, AIFF wants someone who can bring results

Kalyan Chaubey, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), has stated that the selection of the new head coach for the national team will be based on their capability to deliver the desired outcomes. He emphasized that a high-profile candidate will not be chosen without careful consideration.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024

Renowned football coach TK Chathunni passes away

TK Chathunni, a former Kerala football player and one of India's most renowned coaches passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous talented players including IM Vijayan, Bruno Coutinho, Jo Paul Anchery, CV Pappachan and U Sharafali.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2024

Sunil Chhetri was the defining player of his generation

KOLKATA: With his hands on the hip, Sunil Chhetri stood a little distance away from the pack of his teammates in the middle of the park. He stood motionless, as if dazed, for a few seconds, his eyes blank and without expression.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2024

Take team to Asian Cup quarters or face axe: Stimac 'accepts' AIFF's new contract

KOLKATA: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has offered a fresh contract to head coach Igor Stimac with a rider -- guide the men's team to Asian Cup quarter-final or face the axe.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

Igor Stimac set to remain head coach of Indian men's football team

KOLKATA: Igor Stimac is all set to manage Sunil Chhetri and Co. in next year’s Asian Cup. The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) new technical committee recommended on Sunday that the former Croatian world cupper’s tenure as head coach of the senior national team be extended up to the continental…

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

Stimac set to continue as Indian men's football team head coach till AFC Asian Cup next July

This will be Stimac's third contract extension after he took charge of the national men's team in May 2019 on a two-year tenure

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

Weekend-centric ISL better for fans and clubs, feels IM Vijayan

Legendary former India captain IM Vijayan believes the longer Indian Super League (ISL) season with weekend-centric matches 2022-23 season onwards will usher in an evolution in Indian football.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

I.M. Vijayan felicitated by Kerala Education Minister

Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty presented a replica of the award to the footballer on behalf of the Northern State Medical University authorities

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

Playing against Premier League academy teams will be the best experience for Indian youngsters, says IM Vijayan

Former India skipper and striker IM Vijayan, popularly known as ‘Kalo Harin’ for his exploits in the attacking third, believes the opportunity to play against Premier League academy teams will be a learning curve for the young Indian players who will take part in Next Generation Cup in the UK.

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2022

I laugh when media asks about Sunil Chhetri's retirement: IM Vijayan

KOLKATA: The legendary IM Vijayan feels veteran striker Sunil Chhetri still has a lot to offer to Indian football and finds the occasional chatter about his retirement laughable.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022