Sacking Indian Football Manager Igor Stimac Could Cost AIFF A Fortune, Here's How
At the post-match press conference in Doha, Stimac said the result was an injustice to his players and that India
06:04 PM Jun 13, 2024 IST | Shashwat Nishant
Igor Stimac is unlikely to step down as the head coach of the Indian men's senior football team. After India's controversial 1-2 defeat to Qatar, which ended their chances of advancing to the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, a member of the Indian contingent in Doha quoted Stimac as saying he was heartbroken but proud of the team's spirited performance in their first match since Sunil Chhetri's retirement.
🗣️ "The whole ball was over the line and the goal was given." - Igor Stimac, Indian team coach.
A decision error arguably cost India's spot in the 2026 football World Cup during their qualifying match against Qatar 🇮🇳🇶🇦
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