NEW DELHI: The All India Soccer Federation (AIFF) has leveled severe allegations towards former males’s crew head coach Igor Stimac, claiming that he has been making an attempt to painting the Indian soccer neighborhood negatively on the worldwide stage.
The federation asserted that Stimac’s five-year tenure was characterised by excuses and failures, which turned synonymous together with his time on the helm.
The AIFF vehemently denied Stimac’s accusations, stating that it had supplied the coach with all the mandatory assets and help he had requested to enhance the crew’s efficiency. The federation emphasised its unwavering dedication to the betterment of Indian soccer and its gamers.
In an in depth assertion, the AIFF expressed its perception that Stimac’s current press convention, held simply 4 days after his dismissal, was solely meant to tarnish the status of the federation. The AIFF reiterated its dedication to transparency and equity in all its dealings with coaches and gamers alike.
“This conduct (by Stimac) has solely bolstered the AIFF’s perception that the suitable determination was made, with simply trigger, to terminate his contract and transfer ahead within the pursuits of Indian soccer,” the AIFF mentioned within the assertion, as quoted by PTI.
Stimac launched a scathing criticism of AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, asserting that his departure from the place could be useful for the prospects of soccer in India. The Croatian coach expressed his perception that the beloved sport is stagnating within the nation.
In response to Stimac’s allegations, the AIFF issued an announcement refuting his claims.
“Mr. Stimac was given full autonomy to perform, together with alternatives of venues, help employees, alternative of journey days as per his communication with the crew supervisor.
“His particular requests, particularly for numerous help employees of his alternative, have been all the time supported by the AIFF within the pursuits of the nationwide crew.
“The AIFF negotiated with golf equipment and FSDL (AIFF’s industrial accomplice), to have gamers launched, to provide the coach most days for preparation, typically past the FIFA window,” the federation mentioned in its defence.
Stimac was dismissed from his place after the crew’s incapability to progress to the third spherical of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Within the wake of his dismissal, Stimac made grave accusations towards his former employers.
The Croatian coach asserted that Indian soccer finds itself in a state of captivity, utilizing the time period “imprisoned” to explain the present state of affairs.
“Besides the request for a constitution flight to Abha, Saudi Arabia, for which he was knowledgeable in a well timed method of the logistical challenges of offering the identical, each different demand of his was met,” the AIFF mentioned.
The federation additionally addressed Stimac’s assertion relating to the crew’s coaching circumstances. In accordance with Stimac, the gamers have been compelled to observe for over 200 days with out entry to GPS vests. The federation supplied a response to this declare made by the coach.
“Mr. Stimac is conscious that the crew’s GPS gear was misplaced by the airline in transit throughout crew’s journey in September 2023 from New Delhi to Hangzhou for the Asian Video games.
“These are costly devices and a number of makes an attempt have been made to recuperate the luggage with out avail. When it turned clear that restoration was unlikely, new units have been ordered and arrived in India in March 2024 after completion of important procedural formalities.
“The vests have been instantly made obtainable to the crew for the all-important leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier.
“Whereas it’s true that the crew didn’t have entry to the GPS vests for about 50 days of coaching and match play, the coach’s assertion that GPS gear was not obtainable for over 200 days is clearly deceptive and an try and exaggerate the matter for impact.”
Stimac took cost of the Indian nationwide crew after Stephen Constantine’s exit in 2019.
Throughout his most up-to-date press convention, Stimac, aged 56, disclosed that he obtained a stern warning from the AIFF simply earlier than the Asian Cup. The rationale behind this admonition was his try to steer the federation concerning the significance of the World Cup Qualifiers.
In response, the AIFF acknowledged that Stimac endeavored to painting Indian soccer negatively whereas attending the third AFC Nationwide Coaches Convention in Malaysia as a consultant of the federation. The occasion occurred from Might 7 to Might 9.
“In his interplay with the AFC officers and the hosts, Mr. Stimac publicly acknowledged that he had solely 4 help employees because the coach of India’s Senior Males’s Nationwide Workforce.
“It’s well-known that Mr. Stimac all the time had a contingent of between 13 to 16 help employees for each camp and event. Actually, for the Asian Cup, he insisted on having an extra goalkeeper coach and a freekick specialist.
“The AIFF by no means objected to those further calls for. It’s evident that Mr. Stimac deliberately misrepresented details, to achieve sympathy from different nation’s coaches and the AFC, on the reputational price of India, the AIFF and Indian soccer.”
The AIFF revealed that when Igor Stimac’s contract was due for renewal in October 2023, the core committee, led by vp NA Haris, convened beforehand. They recommended providing Stimac “a two-year contract with a month-to-month wage of USD 30,000 from January 2024” and directed the authorized crew to organize the contract with an “AIFF-friendly termination clause.”
Nonetheless, only a day after his dismissal, Stimac issued an ultimatum to the AIFF, threatening to take authorized motion within the FIFA Tribunal if his excellent dues of USD 360,000 weren’t settled inside 10 days.
A day after he received the boot, Stimac threatened to file a lawsuit towards the AIFF within the FIFA Tribunal if his excellent dues (USD 360,000) weren’t cleared inside 10 days.
“The executed contract offers for a wage elevate to USD 30,000 monthly from February 2024-January 2025 (as permitted by the Core Committee) and USD 40,000 monthly from February 2024-January 2026 (with out Core Committee approval for the mentioned quantity).
“The precise directions relating to inserting termination clauses beneficial to AIFF have been additionally not adopted earlier than executing the contract. Nonetheless, sure clauses for termination for trigger have been retained within the contract,” the AIFF mentioned.
Stimac revealed that the strain and challenges related together with his function had taken a toll on his well-being. He disclosed that he needed to bear a medical process to handle a heart-related difficulty. The AIFF was greatly surprised by Stimac’s assertion, expressing their shock at his revelation.
“It’s ironic that somebody who was the prime particular person controlling the fortunes of the nationwide crew considers that Indian soccer is imprisoned and has not grown. It’s modern in charge the complete system on the best way out, particularly when you don’t want to take any private duty.”
The federation asserted that Stimac’s five-year tenure was characterised by excuses and failures, which turned synonymous together with his time on the helm.
The AIFF vehemently denied Stimac’s accusations, stating that it had supplied the coach with all the mandatory assets and help he had requested to enhance the crew’s efficiency. The federation emphasised its unwavering dedication to the betterment of Indian soccer and its gamers.
In an in depth assertion, the AIFF expressed its perception that Stimac’s current press convention, held simply 4 days after his dismissal, was solely meant to tarnish the status of the federation. The AIFF reiterated its dedication to transparency and equity in all its dealings with coaches and gamers alike.
“This conduct (by Stimac) has solely bolstered the AIFF’s perception that the suitable determination was made, with simply trigger, to terminate his contract and transfer ahead within the pursuits of Indian soccer,” the AIFF mentioned within the assertion, as quoted by PTI.
Stimac launched a scathing criticism of AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, asserting that his departure from the place could be useful for the prospects of soccer in India. The Croatian coach expressed his perception that the beloved sport is stagnating within the nation.
In response to Stimac’s allegations, the AIFF issued an announcement refuting his claims.
“Mr. Stimac was given full autonomy to perform, together with alternatives of venues, help employees, alternative of journey days as per his communication with the crew supervisor.
“His particular requests, particularly for numerous help employees of his alternative, have been all the time supported by the AIFF within the pursuits of the nationwide crew.
“The AIFF negotiated with golf equipment and FSDL (AIFF’s industrial accomplice), to have gamers launched, to provide the coach most days for preparation, typically past the FIFA window,” the federation mentioned in its defence.
Stimac was dismissed from his place after the crew’s incapability to progress to the third spherical of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Within the wake of his dismissal, Stimac made grave accusations towards his former employers.
The Croatian coach asserted that Indian soccer finds itself in a state of captivity, utilizing the time period “imprisoned” to explain the present state of affairs.
“Besides the request for a constitution flight to Abha, Saudi Arabia, for which he was knowledgeable in a well timed method of the logistical challenges of offering the identical, each different demand of his was met,” the AIFF mentioned.
The federation additionally addressed Stimac’s assertion relating to the crew’s coaching circumstances. In accordance with Stimac, the gamers have been compelled to observe for over 200 days with out entry to GPS vests. The federation supplied a response to this declare made by the coach.
“Mr. Stimac is conscious that the crew’s GPS gear was misplaced by the airline in transit throughout crew’s journey in September 2023 from New Delhi to Hangzhou for the Asian Video games.
“These are costly devices and a number of makes an attempt have been made to recuperate the luggage with out avail. When it turned clear that restoration was unlikely, new units have been ordered and arrived in India in March 2024 after completion of important procedural formalities.
“The vests have been instantly made obtainable to the crew for the all-important leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier.
“Whereas it’s true that the crew didn’t have entry to the GPS vests for about 50 days of coaching and match play, the coach’s assertion that GPS gear was not obtainable for over 200 days is clearly deceptive and an try and exaggerate the matter for impact.”
Stimac took cost of the Indian nationwide crew after Stephen Constantine’s exit in 2019.
Throughout his most up-to-date press convention, Stimac, aged 56, disclosed that he obtained a stern warning from the AIFF simply earlier than the Asian Cup. The rationale behind this admonition was his try to steer the federation concerning the significance of the World Cup Qualifiers.
In response, the AIFF acknowledged that Stimac endeavored to painting Indian soccer negatively whereas attending the third AFC Nationwide Coaches Convention in Malaysia as a consultant of the federation. The occasion occurred from Might 7 to Might 9.
“In his interplay with the AFC officers and the hosts, Mr. Stimac publicly acknowledged that he had solely 4 help employees because the coach of India’s Senior Males’s Nationwide Workforce.
“It’s well-known that Mr. Stimac all the time had a contingent of between 13 to 16 help employees for each camp and event. Actually, for the Asian Cup, he insisted on having an extra goalkeeper coach and a freekick specialist.
“The AIFF by no means objected to those further calls for. It’s evident that Mr. Stimac deliberately misrepresented details, to achieve sympathy from different nation’s coaches and the AFC, on the reputational price of India, the AIFF and Indian soccer.”
The AIFF revealed that when Igor Stimac’s contract was due for renewal in October 2023, the core committee, led by vp NA Haris, convened beforehand. They recommended providing Stimac “a two-year contract with a month-to-month wage of USD 30,000 from January 2024” and directed the authorized crew to organize the contract with an “AIFF-friendly termination clause.”
Nonetheless, only a day after his dismissal, Stimac issued an ultimatum to the AIFF, threatening to take authorized motion within the FIFA Tribunal if his excellent dues of USD 360,000 weren’t settled inside 10 days.
A day after he received the boot, Stimac threatened to file a lawsuit towards the AIFF within the FIFA Tribunal if his excellent dues (USD 360,000) weren’t cleared inside 10 days.
“The executed contract offers for a wage elevate to USD 30,000 monthly from February 2024-January 2025 (as permitted by the Core Committee) and USD 40,000 monthly from February 2024-January 2026 (with out Core Committee approval for the mentioned quantity).
“The precise directions relating to inserting termination clauses beneficial to AIFF have been additionally not adopted earlier than executing the contract. Nonetheless, sure clauses for termination for trigger have been retained within the contract,” the AIFF mentioned.
Stimac revealed that the strain and challenges related together with his function had taken a toll on his well-being. He disclosed that he needed to bear a medical process to handle a heart-related difficulty. The AIFF was greatly surprised by Stimac’s assertion, expressing their shock at his revelation.
“It’s ironic that somebody who was the prime particular person controlling the fortunes of the nationwide crew considers that Indian soccer is imprisoned and has not grown. It’s modern in charge the complete system on the best way out, particularly when you don’t want to take any private duty.”
