\u201cThe \u2018Head Coach - Senior Men\u2019s National Team\u2019 will report to the AIFF Secretary General and is accountable for the performance of the team in all matches and competitions it participates in during the term of the coach\u2019s contract,\u201d read the statement by the AIFF.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The AIFF executive committee met on Wednesday and approved the decision. Manolo Marquez's exit follows after AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey had confirmed that his tenure would be under review at the said meeting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a poor run of results, concerns finally arose after India\u2019s poor start to the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers as the men in blue played out a draw against Bangladesh in the opening game before an injury-time winner in the 0-1 loss against Hong Kong further added to their woes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe primary role of the Head Coach - Senior Men\u2019s National Team is to select, monitor, and prepare the Senior Men\u2019s National Team (\u201cNational Team\u201d) for the various matches and competitions played by the National Team including competitions of the FIFA and the AFC, and other international competitions, with the primary objective being to ensure that the National Team wins the maximum number of matches and competitions it participates in,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Spaniard was appointed head coach after the fiery exit by previous head coach Igor Stimac in 2024 and has gone on to lead the Blue Colts in eight games with only one win, a 3-0 victory over the Maldives in a friendly. In the end, he leaves with a win percentage of 13%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe primary role of the Head Coach - Senior Men\u2019s National Team is to select, monitor, and prepare the Senior Men\u2019s National Team (\u201cNational Team\u201d) for the various matches and competitions played by the National Team including competitions of the FIFA and the AFC, and other international competitions, with the primary objective being to ensure that the National Team wins the maximum number of matches and competitions it participates in,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His time as Goa head coach saw him become a dual manager, occupying head coach roles with both the national team and the ISL side as well. In 62 matches under Marquez, FC Goa have won 38 games, with 12 losses and draws each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n