Igor Stimac Secures $400,000 Settlement from AIFF

Former Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac is set to receive $400,000 (approximately Rs 3.36 crore) from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as compensation for his termination. Stimac, who was dismissed in June after India failed to advance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, initially rejected the AIFF's offer of three months' salary and sought $920,000 through FIFA. After extensive negotiations, both parties agreed on the $400,000 settlement. This payout is significant given AIFF's recent financial struggles and budget cuts. Stimac's departure marks the first instance of an Indian coach receiving compensation for what he claimed was an unjust termination.