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Asian Games 2023: Indian Football Teams To Leave For Hangzhou On Sunday

The Indian men's and women's football teams will fly out to Hangzhou on Sunday night for the Asian Games, quelling speculation about some logistical issues with regards to the flight tickets. Bhupender Singh Bajwa, the Indian chef de mission for the Asian Games, told PTI on Saturday that the tickets had been "issued". The Asian Games are scheduled to commence on September 23 but the football event will kick off from September 19.

Sandesh Jhingan, two other players added to Chhetri-led Indian team for Asian Games

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday said that senior defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, arriving at a consensus amid the club versus country conundrum. Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga as AIFF added the duo in the squad. India head coach Igor Stimac, who has been urging the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release their players for national duty, said, "It's a wonderful development that some experienced players have been added to the Asian Games squad, who will certainly help the cause of the team.

Sunil Chhetri Set To Lead India In Asian Games As AIFF Announce Men's Squad

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri was the only notable face in the 17-member Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games as All India Football Federation (AIFF) finally managed to stich a second-rung team, but there is still a big question mark on head coach Igor Stimac accompanying the team. Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games' football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21. But after prolonged and hectic parleys, the AIFF was able to announce an under-strength team made up of nine players from the original 22, including Chhetri, while the remaining were made up of inexperienced players from the clubs.

India Football Head Coach Igor Stimac Breaks Silence On Astrologer Controversy

In the eye of the storm for his alleged correspondence with an astrologer during the Asian Cup Qualifiers, India coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday hinted at major revelations ahead and reaffirmed his dream of transforming the country into a footballing nation. The controversy has once again cast a shadow over Indian football and this time the national men's team coach is being linked to it.

Indian Football Team Picked On Basis Of Astrologer's Suggestions To Coach Igor Stimac: Report

A sensational claim has rocked the Indian sporting fraternity, with a report claiming that the national football team's squad was picked by head coach Igor Stimac on the basis of an astrologer's suggestion. Stimac is said to have shared players' data with an astrologer, who responded by picking the names of players who were recommended for a particular day and those who should be avoided. In fact, the report claims that the head coach was put in touch with the astrologer by the All India Football Federation general-secretary Kushal Das.

King's Cup: Team India Leaves Scars Of Semifinal Loss Behind; Ready To Outfox Lebanon Challenge

After an agonising defeat on penalties to Iraq, the Indian senior men's team is set to face Lebanon in the 49th King's Cup third-place play-off on Sunday. The contest, which will be the Blue Tigers' fourth in three months against the West Asians, will kick off at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand. India did not concede a goal in the three meetings against Lebanon. A 0-0 draw in the Intercontinental Cup was followed by a clinical 2-0 win in the final in Bhubaneswar.

"Someone Decided To Rob...": India Head Coach Igor Stimac Fumes At Referee After Loss To Iraq

India men's football head coach Igor Stimac expressed his frustration over the referee's decision to award Iraq a penalty in their semifinal defeat in the Kings Cup. The Blue Colts went to toe against Iraq but ended up falling short in the end in a nerve-racking penalty shootout which ended 5-4 in favour of the Lions of Mesopotamia. The entire game was a story of defensive errors, India's defence snapped in the crucial moments, while Iraq's keeper had a moment to forget. At the end of the 90 minutes, the game was level on 2-2.

Igor Stimac Show Caused By AIFF For Alleged Breach Of Agreement

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac for making comments construed as a breach of agreement by his employers. Hitting out at some of the ISL clubs for their unwillingness to release players for the national camp in preparation for the Asian Games, World Cup Qualifiers and the Asian Cup, Stimac said if Indian football needs his help, he will need to tell the truth. The former Croatian defender coming out in the open with his views didn't go down well with the AIFF brass, as they sought a response from the coach. "This is not just about the recent comments but it has been happening for a while now. He is in breach of his agreement with the AIFF. If he has any issues, he could have discussed it with the federation directly rather than going public," a source close to the AIFF told PTI.

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Asian Games 2023: Indian Football Teams To Leave For Hangzhou On Sunday

Sandesh Jhingan, two other players added to Chhetri-led Indian team for Asian Games

Sunil Chhetri Set To Lead India In Asian Games As AIFF Announce Men's Squad

India Football Head Coach Igor Stimac Breaks Silence On Astrologer Controversy

Indian Football Team Picked On Basis Of Astrologer's Suggestions To Coach Igor Stimac: Report

King's Cup: Team India Leaves Scars Of Semifinal Loss Behind; Ready To Outfox Lebanon Challenge

"Someone Decided To Rob...": India Head Coach Igor Stimac Fumes At Referee After Loss To Iraq

Igor Stimac Show Caused By AIFF For Alleged Breach Of Agreement