[ad_1] There seems to be a clear disconnect between what India football coach Igor Stimac says and what he does. He claims to say it like it is, but often one is left to wonder if there is a hint of theatrics. Take for example his outburst after India were humbled 3-0 by Qatar in … Read more
[ad_1] It was hard to decipher India’s strategy against defending Asian champions Qatar at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. It was understandable that they wanted to defend against a team ranked 61st in the world, 41 places higher than them. But in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, India coach Igor Stimac … Read more
[ad_1] Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Monday that India must focus on equipping upcoming players with the best possible technical skills before they turn 15 as a possible means to find their place on the global football map. “What will football be like in 2030? How can we imagine what our needed quality … Read more
[ad_1] The last time India grabbed a point from Qatar, the Gulf country created as many as 27 chances, the Indian defenders had to make 36 tackles and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a stunning 11 saves as India held the Asian champions to a goalless draw. It was four years ago, in the second round … Read more