India’s 0-1 defeat to Hong Kong in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers has triggered outrage, with Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal publicly demanding a managerial overhaul and urgent action from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
🔴 Key Highlights:
- India conceded a last-minute penalty, with Hong Kong’s Stefan Pereira scoring in stoppage time.
- Jindal slammed AIFF, calling the performance “completely unacceptable” and urging deep introspection.
- India’s qualification hopes are now in jeopardy, as they risk dropping further in the FIFA rankings.
- Former AIFF General Secretary Shaji Prabhakaran also criticized the team, blaming poor coaching decisions.
- Coach Manolo Marquez benched Sunil Chhetri, a move that backfired as India struggled to finish chances.
📢 Parth Jindal’s Statement:
“This is completely unacceptable @IndianFootball—just not good enough under any circumstances. Deep introspection needed by the AIFF. Get a manager and a system that works—it’s high time.”
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- India’s football leadership faces mounting pressure, with calls for a new coach and tactical overhaul.
- The loss reignites concerns over India’s football development, raising questions about grassroots training and player selection.
👉 What do you think? Should AIFF appoint a new manager to revive India’s football fortunes? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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