Marquez named men’s football team coach

New Delhi, July 20

Spaniard Manolo Marquez, currently in charge of ISL side FC Goa, was named as the Indian men’s football team head coach after the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) executive committee met here today.

The AIFF said the 55-year-old Marquez will perform the dual role of managing the national team as well as the ISL franchise in the 2024-25 season before taking up the India job on a full-time basis. The tenure of Marquez was not disclosed by the AIFF.

Marquez has been coaching in India since 2020. His first stint was with Hyderabad FC (2020-23).

Meanwhile, legendary footballer Bhaichung Bhutia today told the AIFF executive committee that he is resigning from his membership of the technical committee, alleging that the panel was “bypassed” while appointing the coach.