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India Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
Manolo Marquez steps down as India coach after mutual agreement with AIFF
Manolo Marquez has been let go as the India coach after a disastrous run of results after taking over from Igor Stimac. Marquez was appointed as the coach of the men's team in June 2024 and oversaw eight games in charge of the Blue Tigers. During this time, India won just one match, which was a 3-0 friendly win over the Maldives in a friendly in decision comes weeks after India's humiliating 1-0 loss to Hong Kong China in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign on June 10. M. Satyanarayanan, the acting general secretary said that after discussions it was mutually agreed that the AIFF and Marquez agreed that he shouldn't continue as the coach. Satyanarayanan said that AIFF will advertise for the post of head coach soon. "The AIFF and Manolo decided to mutually part ways without any financial implications to any of the two parties. So, he is relieved from being India coach. The AIFF will shortly advertise for the post of head coach," AIFF Deputy Secretary General K Satyanarayana told PTI. Marquez stint got criticism right from the beginning, as he was managing FC Goa and the Indian team simultaneously, at least until the end of last season. During this time, India never really got off to a good start as Marquez found it tough to stamp his authority on the national side. This saw the Blue Tigers draw against Bangladesh and even lose to Hong Kong China. advertisementAccording to a report from PTI, Marquez had expressed his decision to leave the role ahead of the Hong Kong China game, but couldn't find an agreement with the AIFF. The recent loss to Hong Kong China has left India in big trouble and on the verge of missing out on the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Marquez' tenure of one year is the shortest amongst Indian coaches in the last decade with Stephen Constantine and Igor Stimac serving for more than five years. - Ends
News18
14 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Manolo Marquez And AIIF Part Ways By 'Mutual Agreement'
Last Updated: India men's football head coach Manolo Marquez and AIFF parted ways by 'mutual agreement'. India men's football team head coach Manolo Marquez and the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) parted ways by mutual agreement on Wednesday. The AIFF Executive Committee, during its meeting in the national capital, agreed to relieve Marquez after he expressed his desire to leave his spot with the semior side so despite one year still left in his contract. 'The AIFF and Manolo decided to mutually part ways without any financial implications to any of the two parties. So, he is relieved from being India coach. The AIFF will shortly advertise for the post of head coach," AIFF Deputy Secretary General K Satyanarayana was quoted as saying by PTI. This decision follows the Blue Tigers' 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong on June 10 during their 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign. 'I still think that India have possibilities to qualify. Obviously, we are sad. The dressing room is like a funeral. But we're still in the fight," Manolo Marquez had said after the loss. How Did Manolo Marquez Fare As India Coach? During his tenure, India played eight matches and achieved only one victory — a 3-0 win over the Maldives in a friendly in March. Marquez, who led Hyderabad FC to the Indian Super League (ISL) title in 2022 and won the Super Cup with FC Goa this year, assumed charge of the national team in June 2024. Earlier this year, Marquez expressed his frustration with Indian football following a goalless draw against Bangladesh in March — a team ranked 56 places below India in the FIFA rankings. 'Practically I don't want to speak much. I am very angry, disappointed with everyone. I do not have words for this poor performance," Marquez had said after the match in Shillong. 'Maybe this is the reality of Indian football, and the positive is that we didn't concede a single goal with the chances they created," he had added. The state of Indian football has declined over the past year, evidenced by the team's poor showing at the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar last year, where they exited in the group stage after losing all their matches. India, which was ranked 99th in the FIFA rankings in July 2023, has now dropped to 127th, with no wins in competitive football since November 2023. The team's last victory came against Kuwait under former head coach Igor Stimac, whom Marquez replaced. First Published:
Mint
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Manolo Marquez steps down as India football head coach; Spaniard parts ways mutually with AIFF
Manolo Marquez has stepped down as the head coach of the Indian football team after mutually parting ways with All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday. Marquez's decision comes in after India 0-1 loss against Hong Kong in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on June 10. Under Marquez, India played eight matches and could one win only game - against Maldives in an international friendly.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Soumya Guguloth undergoes surgery after nasal bone fracture in Timor-Leste match
Indian women's football team midfielder Soumya Guguloth has undergone a successful surgery after she suffered a nasal bone fracture during her side's AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over Timor-Leste. The 24-year-old is currently recovering at the team hotel. Soumya had tested the Timor-Leste defence a couple of times in the second half but could not convert the opportunities into goals. India won the group match 4-0 to notch their second consecutive victory on Sunday. "Soumya Guguloth sustained a nasal bone fracture during the second half of yesterday's match against Timor-Leste. She was taken to the hospital immediately and successfully underwent surgery last night (Sunday). She has since been discharged and is now back at the team hotel," said All India Football Federation (AIFF) in a medical update on 'X' on Monday. In a one-sided contest, winger Manisha Kalyan (12th, 80th) scored a brilliant brace, while Anju Tamang (58th) and Lynda Kom Serto (86th) also found the net as India dominated the match from start to finish at the 700th Anniversary Stadium. With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games. They are ahead of Thailand, also on six points, on better goal difference, while Iraq are third on four points. India will next play Iraq on Wednesday followed by their fixture against Thailand on Saturday at the same venue.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Indian woman footballer Soumya undergoes surgery after nasal bone fracture in Timor-Leste match
Synopsis Indian women's football team player Soumya Guguloth had a successful surgery. She fractured her nasal bone during the match against Timor-Leste. India won the match 4-0 in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. Manisha Kalyan scored twice in the match. Anju Tamang and Lynda Kom Serto also scored goals. India is currently at the top of Group B.
