The All India Football Federation ( AIFF ) has officially addressed recent comments by former Head Coach Igor Stimac , explaining the reasons for his contract termination. In their statement, the AIFF claimed that Stimac's remarks to the media last week were made "with the sole intent of maligning the AIFF and portraying its personnel in a negative light." We have noted the comments made by Mr.
Igor Stimac, former Head Coach of the National Team, to the media last week. Mr. Stimac’s communication – apparently made with the sole intent of maligning the AIFF and showing its personnel in poor light – is not befitting of a professional who has served the organisation for over 5 years and was extended the full support of the AIFF during this period.
This conduct has only reinforced the AIFF’s belief that the right decision was made, with just cause, to terminate his contract and move forward in the interests of Indian football. AIFF ADVERTISEMENT REMOVE AD While we do not believe it is appropriate to enter into a debate, or indulge in a series of responses and counter-allegations with Mr. Stimac.
However, it is important that there is an accurate public record of certain matters raised in Mr. Stimac’s communication. We, therefore, take this opportunity to clarify these here.
AIFF Following his expulsion from the position of the Indian men’s football team’s head coach, the Croatian organised a press conference on 21 June, where he laid bare a prolonged list of allegat.
