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02-07-2025
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Manolo Marquez Quits As India Football Coach After Mutual Agreement With AIFF
Embattled India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a "mutual agreement" with the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF), which was under pressure to fix accountability for the recent downward spiral of the national team. The AIFF Executive Committee, in its meeting here, agreed to relieve the 56-year-old Marquez after he expressed his desire to do 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 told PTI. The Spaniard was appointed as head coach in June 2024 for a two-year tenure. He worked in a dual role last year as he was also the head coach of Indian Super League side FC Goa in 2024-25 season. India lost 0-1 to lower-ranked Hong Kong in an away match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers on June 10, which left the country in danger of missing out on qualifying for the continental showpiece in 2027. India logged just one win from their last eight matches under Marquez's tutelage, the lone victory coming against Maldives in March. This year, India have so far played four matches, out of which they have won one, drew another, and lost two. The poor results prompted the return of former skipper and iconic striker Sunil Chhetri to the squad but that has done little to improve the team's fortunes.
News18
02-07-2025
- 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:
News18
22-05-2025
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- News18
India U23 Probables List For Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic Friendlies Announced
Last Updated: The Indian youngsters will take on their Tajikistan counterparts on June 18 before squaring up against the age category outfit of Kyrgyz Republic on the 21st of the same month. Head coach of the India U-23 football team, Naushad Moosa, announced the 29-man probables list for the side's exhibition engagements in the Tajikistani Capital City of Dushanbe in June on Thursday. As part of the All Indian Football Federation's long term plan to facilitate a smooth transition for the Indian colts into the senior team, the youngsters will take on their Tajikistan counterparts on June 18 before squaring up against the age category outfit of Kyrgyz Republic on the 21st of the same month. The team is set to begin preparations for the overseas friendly fixtures on the 1st of June, with the national camp slated to take place in Kolkata. The Indian Colts are slated to jet off to Dushanbe on the 16th of the month for the friendlies. The AIFF has lined-up camps and exhibition matches for the Indian U23 side during the FIFA international windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be staged in Japan in 2026, as part of the long-term plans for the Blue Colts. India U-23 men's national team probables: Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Singh. Forwards: Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Sunny. First Published: May 22, 2025, 16:17 IST
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07-05-2025
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Amid buzz over his exit, coach Manolo Marquez names probables for Indian football team's Kolkata camp
Manolo Marquez, who is tipped to leave the Indian football team soon, has included Sunil Chhetri in the national team probables list for the Kolkata camp but goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has not been considered. read more Manolo Marquez is reportedly set to leave the Indian football team head coach role in June, however, he still has at least two matches to go. The Spaniard on Wednesday named a 28-member probables squad for the Indian football team's camp in Kolkata. The Indian football team is scheduled to take on Thailand in an international friendly and then Hong Kong on 10 June in the FIFA International window. The match against Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Sports Park, in Kowloon City, will be India's next game in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD There are reports that Marquez is finding it tough to continue as the Indian football team's head coach amid administrative issues at the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) and his love for club football. The FC Goa coach is reportedly set to continue with the Indian Super League (ISL) club and after the 10 June match. Nonetheless, he will supervise the national team camp, which will get underway on 18th May in Kolkata as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers. India are placed in Group C, along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong China and Singapore. More from Football Only the group winner will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Currently, all teams are on one point each after one game. India's first match in the final round of qualifiers was held in Shillong against Bangladesh, . Marquez, however, has decided against sending a recall to goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu despite Bengaluru FC reaching the ISL Cup final. Goalie Vishal Kaith has been included despite a horrible outing against Bangladesh. Sunil Chhetri, 40, continues to be a part of the national team after reversing his retirement. Indian football team's 28-member probables for Kolkata camp: Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder Singh. Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Nikhil Prabhu. Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes. Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
