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Jun 2022
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India coach Igor Stimac and a new dawn f...

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Igor Stimac discusses the challenges of coaching the India national team, and the former USA international Marcelo Balbao takes a closer look at a new broadcasting deal for Major League Soccer.

Picture on website: Igor Stimac, head coach of India, gives instruction to his team during the international friendly match between Curacao and India (Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)

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