<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Intercontinental Cup tournament. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Intercontinental Cup News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:32:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/tournament/intercontinental_cup" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:55:46 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Team India donates INR 20 lakh to train tragedy victims after Intercontinental Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team India thrashed Lebanon 2-0 in the final of the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday, and with that, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announced a cash reward of INR 1 crore for the team. But Blue Tigers stepped forward and decided to donate the prize money towards relief and rehab of train accident victims.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/team-india-donates-inr-20-lakh-to-train-tragedy-victims-after-intercontinental-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/team-india-donates-inr-20-lakh-to-train-tragedy-victims-after-intercontinental-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri%20aiff%20(1).scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chettri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Nikhil Poojary combine to score memorable goal for India against Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a great Sunday night for Indian football, as the Blue Tigers managed to retain the Intercontinental Cup after they beat Lebanon 2-0 in the final. Right from the start India maintained a healthy possession, and had a few chances come their way in the first half, but failed to score.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/intercontinental-cup-sunil-chettri-lallianzuala-chhangte-and-nikhil-poojary-combine-to-score-memorable-goal-for-india-against-lebanon?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/intercontinental-cup-sunil-chettri-lallianzuala-chhangte-and-nikhil-poojary-combine-to-score-memorable-goal-for-india-against-lebanon?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/twitter%20aiff.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chhetri's sweet gesture after scoring a goal wins the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[After scoring his 86th goal in international football and bringing the Indian side to the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final with a 1-0 win over Vanuatu at the Kalinga Stadium, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri delighted supporters with his sweet gesture to his pregnant wife.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/13/watch-sunil-chhetris-goal-and-pregnancy-announcement-lift-india-to-intercontinental-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/13/watch-sunil-chhetris-goal-and-pregnancy-announcement-lift-india-to-intercontinental-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:43:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report | Heart condition puts Anwar Ali’s football career at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai City FC’s Anwar Ali recently underwent tests, following which doctors advised him to stay away from the sport as he has been diagnosed with a congenital heart condition. While the seriousness of the injury is still unknown, there are doubts looming over the youngster’s footballing career.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/19/report-heart-condition-puts-anwar-alis-football-career-at-risk?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/19/report-heart-condition-puts-anwar-alis-football-career-at-risk?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/football_generic_3_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Prepared to face Bangladesh, asserts Anirudh Thapa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anirudh Thapa has said that the Indian football team is now 'mentally, physically and strategically' prepared for the Bangladesh challenge and feels a full house crowd will work in the home team’s favour. Thapa made his senior debut for India last year in a resounding 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-prepared-to-face-bangladesh-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/13/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-prepared-to-face-bangladesh-asserts-anirudh-thapa?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Anirudh_Thapa_Foootball_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From winger to left-back - How Sergio Lobera’s advise helped Mandar Rao Desai to fulfil India dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandar Rao Desai, one of the eight new faces introduced by Igor Stimac to the international stage, decided to switch to left-back only after FC Goa's coach Sergio Lobera advised him to do so. Desai debuted in Indian colours in July at the Intercontinental Cup against Tajikistan. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/01/from-winger-to-left-back-how-sergio-loberas-advise-helped-mandar-rao-desai-to-fulfil-india-dream?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/01/from-winger-to-left-back-how-sergio-loberas-advise-helped-mandar-rao-desai-to-fulfil-india-dream?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:37:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Romeo_Mandar_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Know Your Opponent - Oman]]></title><description><![CDATA[India play a tricky opponent in Oman in their first World Cup Qualifier, which has been scheduled to be held on September 5, and could pretty much define India’s run in the crucial group stage. Regardless of being in an easier group, Oman could be the biggest disruptor of India’s World Cup dream.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/03/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-know-your-opponent-oman?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/03/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-know-your-opponent-oman?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:50:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/oman_football_team_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF’s relentless conundrum endangering national team's FIFA qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An idealist believes that the short run doesn’t count, while a cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. But, a realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run pretty much determines the long run.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/29/aif-fs-relentless-conundrum-endangering-national-teams-fifa-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/29/aif-fs-relentless-conundrum-endangering-national-teams-fifa-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifiers | Igor Stimac’s uncertainty much more concerning than India team’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the end of King’s Cup had left the Indian football fans with a tinge of excitement then the Intercontinental Cup has seen them reeling in depression now, staring into an abyss of uncertainty. With the path forward looking pitch dark at best, it is the manager who has to hold the mast strong.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimacs-uncertainty-much-more-concerning-than-india-teams?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/20/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-igor-stimacs-uncertainty-much-more-concerning-than-india-teams?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 09:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup | I have strong belief in Indian youngsters, reveals Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac has claimed that he has a strong belief in the budding group of Indian youngsters after 18-year-old Narender Gehlot scored his first goal for the Indian football team in the 1-1 draw against Syria. India ended at the bottom of their group in the ongoing Intercontinental Cup in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/17/intercontinental-cup-i-have-strong-belief-in-indian-youngsters-reveals-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/17/intercontinental-cup-i-have-strong-belief-in-indian-youngsters-reveals-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_football_june2019_camp_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Coach is working with the players on individual basis, says Anas Edathodika]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of India’s third game of the Intercontinental Cup against Syria, Anas Edathodika has said that coach Igor Stimac is individually working with the players for their improvement. The Indian defender also stated that the team wants to win the last league game and the players will give their best.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/16/intercontinental-cup-2019-coach-is-working-with-the-players-on-individual-basis-says-anas-edathodika?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/16/intercontinental-cup-2019-coach-is-working-with-the-players-on-individual-basis-says-anas-edathodika?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:57:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Anas_Eduthodika_football_ISL_Kerala_Blasters.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Have to work hard and get selected for upcoming matches, says Sahal Abdul Samad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahal Abdul Samad has opened up after making it to the Indian team saying that he has to continue working hard on his game to get selected for the upcoming matches. The young midfielder has also added that the Indian players are trying to keep and pass the ball correctly while attacking.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/15/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-work-hard-and-get-selected-for-upcoming-matches-says-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/15/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-work-hard-and-get-selected-for-upcoming-matches-says-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:47:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_india_intercontinetal_cup_2019_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is certain improvement in football in India, says Kiren Rijiju]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiren Rijiju has said that he can see certain progress in the football standards of the Indian men and women players now. The Indian sports minister has also added that football is the biggest game in terms of many things and India need to put in a lot of efforts for the growth of the sport.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/15/there-is-certain-improvement-in-football-in-india-says-kiren-rijiju?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/15/there-is-certain-improvement-in-football-in-india-says-kiren-rijiju?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:04:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Brandon_Fernandes_Indian_football_team_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Might lose Sandesh Jhingan for 4-5 weeks, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India football coach Igor Stimac has said that star defender Sandesh Jhingan would be out for four to five weeks after he suffered a seemingly hamstring injury in the first half of the match. He also said that now he is clear about who would be in his squad for the World Cup qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/14/intercontinental-cup-2019-might-lose-sandesh-jhingan-for-4-5-weeks-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/14/intercontinental-cup-2019-might-lose-sandesh-jhingan-for-4-5-weeks-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our players need more match time to reach a level of excellence, says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[After coach Igor Stimac, team skipper Sunil Chhetri has also reiterated the need for Indian players to play at least 50 games a season to stay at a good performing level consistently. He also suggested clubs to play one another with their benched and reserve players to get more game time for all.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/13/our-players-need-more-match-time-to-reach-a-level-of-excellence-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/13/our-players-need-more-match-time-to-reach-a-level-of-excellence-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:16:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_sunil_chhetri_KingsCup_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Indian football has grown a lot in last 5 years, implies Gurpreet Singh Sandhu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is of the opinion that Indian football has developed a lot mostly in the last five years. The Indian goalkeeper has also stated that he can see an improvement in the mentality of the members of the senior national team now, and that the team is on the right track.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/12/intercontinental-cup-2019-indian-football-has-grown-a-lot-in-last-5-years-implies-gurpreet-singh-sandhu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/12/intercontinental-cup-2019-indian-football-has-grown-a-lot-in-last-5-years-implies-gurpreet-singh-sandhu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/gurpreet_singh_sandhu_goalkeeper_football_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIFF award is added motivation to do better, says Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the AIFF Men’s Player of the Year 2018-19 award, Sunil Chhetri has said that it was an added motivation for him to play well for the nation. The ace Indian striker has also revealed that he draws inspiration from MC Mary Kom, who has an unbelievable story of her own.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/11/aiff-award-is-added-motivation-to-do-better-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/11/aiff-award-is-added-motivation-to-do-better-says-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2019_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Have to keep working and focus on the next game, says Mandar Rao Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh India debutant Mandar Rao Desai has said that he felt great on making his senior India debut but added that the team must now focus on the next match against DPR Korea. Coach Igor Stimac heaped praise on youngster Narender Gehlot as he also appreciated the efforts of forward Jobby Justin.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-keep-working-and-focus-on-the-next-game-says-mandar-desai?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-keep-working-and-focus-on-the-next-game-says-mandar-desai?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/mandar_narender_ind_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to overhaul faulty club football system, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football coach Igor Stimac has accused India’s club football system of not helping its players at a time when AIFF is in a full-on war with I-League clubs, trying to demote them into second-tier. He also stated that the team would suffer until the new system is adopted by players properly.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/time-to-overhaul-faulty-club-football-system-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/time-to-overhaul-faulty-club-football-system-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:18:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_coach_press_conference_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Main problem in Asian football is lack of concentration, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[India football coach Igor Stimac has stated that concentration lapses at the back has been a consistent element in Asian football after his side became a prime example of the same on Sunday. The coach also rued his team’s display after they were beaten essentially by an U-23 Tajikistan side.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/08/intercontinental-cup-2019-main-problem-in-asian-football-is-lack-of-concentration-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/08/intercontinental-cup-2019-main-problem-in-asian-football-is-lack-of-concentration-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_football_june2019_camp_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Igor Stimac promises to back Narender Gahlot after Sunday debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac has stated that he realized debutant Narender Gahlot had lost much of the ground in the second-half of the match on Sunday, but has vowed to the back the defender having talent akin to European players. Meanwhile, the manager rued individual errors in India’s 22-4 loss to Tajikistan.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/08/intercontinental-cup-2019-igor-stimac-promises-to-back-narender-gahlot-after-sundays-debacle?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/08/intercontinental-cup-2019-igor-stimac-promises-to-back-narender-gahlot-after-sundays-debacle?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:41:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I will not make promises, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian football coach Igor Stimac has stated that he is hoping to be a good surprise for the Indian fans but he would not like to make any promises as of now. The former Croatia coach also asked AIFF, ISL, and I-League to leave aside differences to work towards Indian football’s development.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/07/i-will-not-make-promises-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/07/i-will-not-make-promises-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2019 11:20:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_AIFF_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | We are keeping future of Indian football in mind, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac has said that the management is keeping the future of India football in mind and hence there is an inclusion of newcomers in the senior national side. Sandesh Jhingan has mentioned that all the members in the national side are quite motivated ahead of the Intercontinental Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/06/intercontinental-cup-2019-we-are-keeping-future-of-indian-football-in-mind-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/06/intercontinental-cup-2019-we-are-keeping-future-of-indian-football-in-mind-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_coach_camp_AIFF_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Michael Soosairaj left out as Igor Stimac announces 25-man preliminary Indian squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac has decided to leave Michael Soosairaj out of the 25-man preliminary Indian squad ahead of the Intercontinental Cup, which will begin on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Jobby Justin, Narender Gehlot, and Mandar Rao Desai have found a place in the squad which will be again cut down to 23.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/05/intercontinental-cup-2019-michael-soosairaj-left-out-as-igor-stimac-announces-25-man-preliminary-indian-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/05/intercontinental-cup-2019-michael-soosairaj-left-out-as-igor-stimac-announces-25-man-preliminary-indian-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:01:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_team_igor_stimac_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I knew that my chance in senior team would soon come, says Brandon Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Fernandes, who made his debut in the King’s Cup last month, has mentioned that he knew that he will get a call from the senior Indian football team soon. Fernandes has also added that the style of football was the same both in the Indian team during the King’s Cup and in FC Goa in the ISL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/04/i-knew-that-my-chance-in-senior-team-would-soon-come-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/04/i-knew-that-my-chance-in-senior-team-would-soon-come-says-brandon-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/brandon_fernandes_india_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup | My next job is to seal place in 23 man squad, says Kamaljit Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kamaljit Singh has stated that his next job is to make it to the final list of the 23 players ahead of the Intercontinental Cup which will be held in Ahmedabad from July 7. Kamaljit also said that if the team performs well then they will also see more spectators coming to cheer them in the stadium.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/01/intercontinental-cup-my-next-job-is-to-seal-place-in-23-man-squad-says-kamaljit-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/01/intercontinental-cup-my-next-job-is-to-seal-place-in-23-man-squad-says-kamaljit-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:32:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kamaljit_singh_india_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning Intercontinental Cup would be great, says Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac is eager to start working with the Indian team once again and cited that winning the Intercontinental Cup will be a great step for him and the rest of the coaching staff. The former Croatia coach added that he was extremely delighted with their commitment and willingness to learn.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/winning-intercontinental-cup-would-be-great-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/26/winning-intercontinental-cup-would-be-great-says-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:17:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_football_june2019_camp_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Stimac and his support staff had drawn up a schedule for every individual player, says Pritam Kotal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pritam Kotal has said that India’s football coach Igor Stimac and the support staff have prepared a proper fitness schedule for every player ahead of the Intercontinental Cup. Sandesh Jhingan has mentioned the players will come fit from here and then focus will be on the technical aspects.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/igor-stimac-and-his-support-staff-had-drawn-up-a-schedule-for-every-individual-player-says-pritam-kotal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/25/igor-stimac-and-his-support-staff-had-drawn-up-a-schedule-for-every-individual-player-says-pritam-kotal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:10:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/india_football_fitness_camp_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup | Anas Edathodika named on Igor Stimac’s list for preparatory camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anas Edathodika has been called back into the Indian national camp by coach Igor Stimac for the preparations ahead of the upcoming Intercontinental Cup in July. The 35 probable Indian footballers will attend the camp at the Mumbai Football Arena from June 25 under the guidance of Stimac.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/intercontinental-cup-anas-edathodika-named-on-igor-stimacs-list-for-preparatory-camp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/intercontinental-cup-anas-edathodika-named-on-igor-stimacs-list-for-preparatory-camp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:09:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_football_action_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Igor Stimac to start camp for Intercontinental Cup in last week of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports in Goal.com, coach Igor Stimac will start the preparations for the upcoming Intercontinental Camp from 25th of this month in Mumbai. The Indian football team will take on Tajikistan in the opening encounter of the four-nation tournament on July 7 in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/reports-igor-stimac-to-start-camp-for-intercontinental-cup-in-last-week-of-june?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jun/11/reports-igor-stimac-to-start-camp-for-intercontinental-cup-in-last-week-of-june?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:27:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Brandon_Fernandes_Indian_football_team_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>