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Upbeat India takes on technically strong Hong Kong

Hosts will draw strength from the dramatic win over Afghanistan

The Hindu

Eyeing Asian Cup berth, India face Hong Kong in a battle for top spot

KOLKATA: A Sunil Chhetri-inspired India would look to end the final leg of the Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high when they face Hong Kong in a battle for the group D top spot on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Sahal is living his dream in Stimac's confident and fearless team

KOLKATA: In Igor Stimac's football factory, one of the key features is the former Croatian World Cupper's distinct focus on future. In a team that boasts of veterans like Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad represents the face of young India: Vibrant, determined and fearless. And it's this…

The Times of India

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AFC Asian Cup: We are at home, and will be backing ourselves against Hong Kong: Sunil Chhetri

India prevailed over Afghanistan 2-1 in a thrilling match that saw three quick goals being scored at the fag end of the game at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 11

The Hindu

Tragedy and triumph: the remarkable tale of Croatia’s first football steps

Slaven Bilic and Igor Stimac recount the birth of a team driven by a deeper purpose because of the terrible Balkans conflict

The Guardian - UK

Asian Cup qualifiers: Sahal's strike seals India's win over Afghanistan

KOLKATA: The only way to describe this is a drama at its craziest best. Until 85 minutes, Igor Stimac’s India huffed and puffed on Saturday; they were all possession but little penetration. Against Afghanistan’s strong physical challenge, India’s ambitions looked to be hitting cul-desacs on one occasion too many.

The Times of India

Asian Cup qualifiers: India eye full points against Afghanistan

KOLKATA: A year ago, India completed the first part of their Mission Asian Cup, managing a 1-1 draw with Afghanistan in Doha, thus ending their World Cup qualifying campaign with a third-place finish in the group. But, more importantly, they moved directly into the third round of qualifiers for the…

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Boys need to start learning to play without Sunil Chhetri: Igor Stimac

KOLKATA: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac wants his attacking players to start learning to play without talisman Sunil Chhetri, and score some goals too.

The Times of India

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Chhetri guides India to win against Cambodia

KOLKATA: You may just run out of superlatives to describe Sunil Chhetri. At 37, when most players ponder a farewell game, Chhetri is proving with astonishing regularity that he is far from a finished product.

The Times of India

Sunil Chhetri brace sinks Cambodia as Indian team begins Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with a win

KOLKATA: Talismanic Sunil Chhetri was once again the man of the moment as he struck a brace to inspire India to a 2-0 win over Cambodia in their opening match of the Asian Cup qualifying final round match at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

With Asian Cup spot up for grabs, 'favourites' India face their moment of truth

KOLKATA: Since taking charge of the Indian national team three summers ago, the Blue Tigers under Igor Stimac have blown hot and cold, setting a high standard with some spectacular defensive shows against Asian powerhouses but also embracing inconsistency failing to get it over the line against relatively easier opponents.

The Times of India

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led India look to dominate 171st-ranked Cambodia

KOLKATA: Skipper Sunil Chhetri will get a chance to bolster his tally of 80 international goals as the Indian team gears up to face 171st-ranked Cambodia on Wednesday in its bid to make a fifth appearance in AFC Cup tournament proper.

The Times of India

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Liston Colaco raring to go

KOLKATA: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Liston Colaco represent the old and the new face of Indian national football team as Igor Stimac’s side gets battle-ready for the Asian Cup’s third and final-round qualifiers, starting here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Another step on the road to future

KOLKATA: India national football coach Igor Stimac has a roadmap for the future and the forthcoming Asian Cup qualifying tournament is a step in that direction. As of now, Stimac's focus is on fitness and despite players having niggle issues he is confident that he has a side to do…

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ISL just comfort football: Igor Stimac

India's top league is of a modest standard, feels the national coach

The Hindu

Stimac backs India to qualify for Asian Cup

Says the team has prepared well despite injuries and a cancelled friendly

The Hindu

Fit-again Sunil Chhetri boosts India’s chances in Fifa international football friendly

The match is India’s last preparatory outing ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers which kicks off in Kolkata from June 8

The Times of India

Fit-again Sunil Chhetri boosts India's chances in Jordan friendly

DOHA: Upbeat with the return of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri in their ranks, India still have a tough task at hand when they face higher-ranked Jordan in an international football friendly match here on Saturday.

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India handed reality check by ATK Mohun Bagan, lose 1-2 despite Sunil Chhetri strike

KOLKATA: The Talismanic Sunil Chhetri returned to action with a delightful strike but it was not enough as India went down 1-2 to Indian Super League side ATK Mohun Bagan in a practice match at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Chhetri has recovered well, will be team's main force: Stimac ahead of Asian qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri will return to action after six months to play Hong Kong, Afghanistan and Cambodia in the Asian Cup qualifiers

The Times of India

Stimac names 41 probables for camp ahead of Asian Cup 2023 final round qualifiers

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named 41 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of its AFC Asian Cup Final Round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

India to field young squad in Belarus football friendly

Igor Stimac knows what to expect from Belarus when India face them in an international friendly at the Bahrain National Stadium on Saturday.

The Times of India

Stimac hints more changes against Belarus in second international friendly

MANAMA: Up against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international friendly here on Saturday, national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said he would continue trying out new faces so as to keep his blueprint ready for the Asian Cup final round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

India seek improved performance against Belarus in second international football friendly

MANAMA: A close 0-1 defeat against Bahrain in their previous match notwithstanding, India would look to dish out an improved show against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international football friendly here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Boys need to keep competing for national team positions: Igor Stimac

NEW DELHI: Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac lavished praise on debutant Roshan Singh for his performance in the international friendly against Bahrain, a match which his side lost 1-2.

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