Lessons for Stimac: Bold is beautiful, but don't tinker with proven hits
Igor Stimac's fresh approach may win the fans over, but fiddling with proven methods may prove costly, as he learnt in his first game in charge.
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King's Cup: India 1-3 Curacao - as it happened
India began the Igor Stimac era with a 3-1 loss to higher-ranked Curacao in the King's Cup.
King's Cup W2W4: New blood, new philosophy as India begin life under Stimac
Five months after their Asian Cup heartbreak, India start afresh under Igor Stimac in the King's Cup. Here's what to watch out for.
Chhetri: 'We generally don't do well outside our country'
Should he take to the field against Curacao on June 5th, Chhetri will have won his 108th India cap, the most in the country's footballing history.
Michael Soosairaj unruffled by India's competition for places
After receiving his first call-up to the national team, midfielder Michael Soosairaj insisted he was under no pressure to justify his selection.
I knew my time would come: Rahul Bheke
Named among the probables for next month's King's Cup, Rahul Bheke and Brandon Fernandes are looking forward to getting into the Indian team.
Igor Stimac appointed new senior men's team coach
The AIFF has appointed Igor Stimac as the Head Coach of the men's senior team on a two-year contract.
'The least we can give the new coach is a fitter team'
Sunil Chhetri has promised that the Indian players will be patient and fully back new coach Igor Stimac to implement his philosophy on the team.
Igor Stimac set to be named India coach
ESPN understands that the former Croatian national team's coach's name has been forwarded for approval to the AIFF executive committee.
Albert Roca among four shortlisted for India coach's job
The AIFF's technical committee has shortlisted four candidates, including two-time South Korean World Cupper Lee Min-sung and Albert Roca.
Delhi defender Gharami tests positive for banned substance
Gharami has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency after he tested positive for prednisone.
IM Vijayan at 50: Celebrating one of India's greatest
As IM Vijayan turns 50, Debayan Sen writes in celebration of one of India's greatest footballers.
PK Banerjee: Father, teacher, friend and one of India's GOATs
In a football career spanning five decades, PK Banerjee was the centre of attention during Indian football's golden age.
'With PK in the team, you just knew anything could happen'
Former India international Franco Fortunato explains what it was like playing alongside, and against the great PK Banerjee.
Big Sam, Roca among big names vying for India job
Debayan Sen looks at five big contenders for the India job, including Sam Allardyce, and what they bring to the table.
Wish I was older: Nathania, 12, on WC
Nathania John, who trains at the First Kick School of Soccer in Coimbatore, is super excited that India will host the U17 Women's World Cup 2020.
What hosting the U-17 Women's World Cup could mean for India
For hosting the 2020 U-17 Women's World Cup, here's what India can learn from hosting the men's event in 2017.
A shame I am not young enough to play in the WC: Bembem Devi
India's most-capped woman footballer wants everybody to get out of the mentality that girls can not play football.
What Man City's investment could mean for Indian football
How will an Indian club seek to benefit from this association, as and when it comes through?
Barcelona, tiki-taka trigger India's own Spanish evolution
With an increasing number of Spaniards in Indian football, more and more teams are opting for controlled possession. But has it worked?
ISL playoff scenarios: Who will take the two remaining spots?
Bengaluru and Goa have confirmed their places in the ISL playoffs, but there's still four teams fighting it out for the two remaining spots.
What to expect from India's new U-23 coach Derrick Pereira
Derrick Pereira's past club stints suggest his U-23 team should be expected to punch above its weight, with a compact, counter-attacking style.
Who should replace Stephen Constantine as India's next coach?
Stephen Constantine stepped down as India coach after the Asian Cup. Here are five possible replacements, with pros and cons.
India must turn 'Sorrow of Sharjah' into fuel for fire
The Blue Tigers are at a low point after their Asian Cup exit. But heartbreak can be just the thing that sends them to new heights.
Anas Edathodika retires from international football
Indian centre-back Anas Edathodika has announced his retirement from international football a day after India's exit from the Asian Cup
2019 AFC Cup Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| India | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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