Igor Stimac's Fiery Exit: Inside the Turmoil of Indian Football

Ousted India football coach Igor Stimac criticized AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, emphasizing the need for his departure to improve football in India. Following his sacking, Stimac expressed dissatisfaction with the AIFF's operational issues, highlighting unmet promises and a lack of support during his tenure.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 21-06-2024 17:32 IST | Created: 21-06-2024 17:32 IST
Igor Stimac's Fiery Exit: Inside the Turmoil of Indian Football
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In a candid critique, former India football coach Igor Stimac lambasted AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, stressing that his exit is imperative for the growth of football in India. Stimac, who was sacked on Monday, voiced his frustrations over unmet promises and operational shortcomings within the AIFF during an online press conference on Friday.

Stimac's dismissal followed the team's failure to progress in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He has threatened legal action against the AIFF if his dues are not cleared within ten days. The coach disclosed he was fed up with misleading assurances and inadequate backing throughout his tenure.

Further, Stimac criticized AIFF Technical Committee head I M Vijayan and highlighted the lack of modern resources and technology, which hindered performance. He also mentioned his health struggles attributed to the stress from administrative inefficiencies. Emphasizing the need for structural reforms, Stimac called for robust leadership to rejuvenate Indian football.

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