'Irreplaceable' Sunil Chhetri not going anywhere - Igor Stimac
Dismissing claims of a dip in Chhetri's sharpness, Stimac blamed injuries to key players for India's recent struggles.
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Deconstructing Indian football, via interstellar and time travel
Our correspondent travels back and forward in time, struggling to make sense of the chaotic 2019 that was the Indian national football team's year.
3/10 Chhetri sums up uninspired India
India were punished for yet another slow start and showed little promise going forward in their loss to Oman.
India's WC dream all but over after Oman loss
India lost to Oman 1-0 in the fifth group game of the World Cup and Asian Cup qualifier in Muscat to all but end their World Cup dream.
India priorities downgraded to Asian Cup qualification
With World Cup qualification now out of the question, India will be hoping to secure third place in Group E.
Tighter defence, strong first half key for India vs Oman
What are the key areas that need addressing for the Indian football team ahead of their crucial clash against Oman?
Igor Stimac must back up style with substance
The Aghanistan result summed up the Stimac era perfectly -- glimpses of potential, moments of quality but no final product.
Doungel rescues a point as India remain winless
India's winless run in the World Cup qualifiers continued after a 1-1 draw with Afghanistan.
Sunil Chhetri 3/10 as wasteful India salvage draw against Afghanistan
India's attack struggled to find their mark as a wasteful India required a 93rd minute equaliser to claim a point against Afghanistan.
Tough conditions await India in must-win game vs Afghanistan
Lack of goals from open play and defensive injuries are a big concern of India ahead of the crucial qualifier against Afghanistan.
The hills have legs: A portrait of Manipur's thriving football community
In the state's hills lies a template for a football community seeking direction.
The resurgence of Manipur football (4:22)
The resurgence of Manipur football (4:22)
India salvage a point, while Bangladesh make one
Bangladesh came to India unknown, unappreciated, underestimated. They return having changed all that.
Fans star as insipid 'Indiaaaaa' revert to normal
Though India were below par against Bangladesh, the fans in Kolkata showed how much they can get behind their side even on a bad day.
Ratings: Shaky Sandhu 3/10 as India drop points at home again
Adil Khan's late goal saved India's blushes in a largely disappointing display against Bangladesh.
Disappointing India salvage last-gasp draw
Adil Khan's late header spared the hosts' blushes in a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in Kolkata
Stimac's India look to flaunt 'progressive football' at sold out Salt Lake
India will go in as firm favourites when they take on Bangladesh in Tuesday's AFC World Cup qualifying match in Kolkata.
AIFF-AFC roadmap: ISL replaces I-League as top division and more
Here are the highlights of the roadmap for Indian football that the AIFF and AFC suggested to stakeholders of Indian football on Monday.
ISL 2019-20: Can the nation's top division deliver?
More value to the league stages, potentially greater competition..the ISL isn't done just yet.
Run, Ashique, run: The Kerala speedster who turned India's premier trickster
Ashique Kuruniyan's willingness to run at opposition defenders has made him an invaluable asset in the Indian team.
How Qatar-India made Xavi lose his fingernails, and Sunil Chhetri his voice
Chhetri missed the game, but said that watching former Barcelona star Xavi in nervous tension was a memorable sight.
'Stimac has changed everything, on and off the pitch'
India's players had nothing but high praise for their new Croatian coach following the memorable draw against Qatar in Doha.
Qatar draw showcases unafraid, risk-taking India
Backing themselves and unmindful of pressure and opposition, India showed against Qatar that Igor Stimac's ideas were not all-talk.
Ratings: Gurpreet 10/10 as Stimac masterminds a point
Few expected India to come back from Doha with anything, but Igor Stimac's tactics and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's heroics earned the visitors a draw.
2019-20 WCQ Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 |
| Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
| India | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference-2
Goals Scored3
Assists0
Goals Conceded5