Manolo Marquez has been in charge of the Indian Football Team Since July 2024. Photo: AIFF
Since His Appointment as India Coach in July 2024, Manolo Had Been Handling a Rare Dual Role – Managing Both FC Goa and the Indian Men’s Football team. He has managed both roles Quite effectively, losing just one of his Six International Games and Leading FC Goa to a Super Cup Triumph Last Week.
However, manolo is now unsure about continuing his stint with the aiff. His Contract with the Indian Football Federation Runs Till May 31, 2026, with the provision for a one-year extension. But there is uncertainty about his future. India will play a fifa friendly against Thailand and Asian Cup Qualifier Against Hong Kong Next Month. Manolo has already submitted the list of probables to the aiff and is now prepaering the team in kolkata.
Although manolo has not opened up to the media it, there is an uneasy calm about his future.
“I Prefer Not to Speak Before The Hong Kong Tie,” Manolo Told Hindustan Times.
Times of India, Meanwhile, Quotes Sources Familiar with the Development: “Manolo has found it challenging to fully Settle into the International Role,” A source said. “There are too many disrupties, from last-minute changes in plans to the different of building continuity with players who returns to club duty. There are issues off the fight time International Job Feel more Fragmented Than Fulfilling. “
The first sign of manolo’s frustration with Indian football came to the next India meekly set for a goalless draw against bangladesh in shop Very poor ”.
The spaniard has reportedly been unhappy with the operations of the Indian team, with last-minute changes in schedules and logistics irking.
Manolo, on the other hand, appreciated fc goa as “the best club in India in terms of organization”. “When you are a coach, it’s a dream to train a team like this because the atmosphere is top,” He added.
There are also rumors that manolo might result from
The super cup win means fc go go through qualified for the after champions league two playoffs for next season. The FC Goa Management will not want to let him go if he is interested in Staying Back after a Two-Year Stint.
