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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

NEW DELHI: On April 8, 2008, Sanju Samson, a slender 14-year-old, was curled up on his hotel room bed watching Brendon McCullum of the Kolkata Knight Riders deliver an explosive 158 off 73 balls against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the inaugural IPL match.

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Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala to back-to-back IWL titles, recommended as national women's football coach

Anthony Andrews, who guided Gokulam Kerala FC to back-to-back Indian Women’s League (IWL) titles in the last two seasons, was on Thursday recommended by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee to take over as head coach of the national women’s team.

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AIFF technical committee recommends Anthony Andrews as national women's football coach

NEW DELHI: Anthony Andrews has been recommended by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) technical committee to assume the role of head coach for the national women's team.

The Times of India

Chief Minister inaugurates four stadiums at Tanur

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated four stadiums in Tanur constituency on Tuesday. The government would aim to have one quality stadium or playground in every panchayat of the State, he said.

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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

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…

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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

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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

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

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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

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.

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Triumphant Kerala team awarded Rs. 1 crore

Former captains and coaches were presented with gold coins

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