'Step in the Right Direction': Indian Fans React as AIFF Terminates Contract of Igor Stimac

Igor Stimac was sacked by the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday from the role of the head coach of the Indian national football team on the back of an elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers second round.

Fans of the Blue Tigers took to social media to express their opinions on the Croat’s termination from the helm of the Indian unit.

One fan wrote, “Igor Stimac gone. A step in the right direction, hope we sign a proper manager this time.”

Another user shared an update that read, “Finally Indian Football is gonna be independent Thank you Igor Stimac for nothing”

One user shared a video clip captioned, “Indian football fans hearing that Stimac has been SACKED”

Another post was captioned, “IGOR STIMAC after destroying Indian Football”

Another post read, “Thank You IGOR ŠTIMAC Hopefully, we will never see you again, here, on Indian soil.”

One post captioned, “STIMAC SACKEDDDDDDD” was also found on X, formerly Twitter following the announcement.

A user shared an update that read, “Igor Stimac leaving India after successfully ruining”

A decision on the new coach is yet to be announced by the body responsible for the game in the nation.