Manolo Marquez re -joined FC Goa as the head coach, weeks after the division of roads with the Indian national team after the unsatisfactory charm.
The Spanish tactic was introduced on Thursday by FC Goa through a video of social media and confirmed its return to the club before the season 2025–26. For many it was the most logical move, especially then His short and stunning Stint with the National Party got at the beginning.
Marquez was appointed head coach of India in June 2024, but lasted only eight matches. During this time, India won only one victory-3-0 friendly victories over the Maldives. The results were bad elsewhere, including a draw 0-0 with Bangladesh and losses of 1-0 to Hong Kong China in the key qualifier AFC Asian Cup in June.
After a defeat in Hong Kong, China organized an All India (AIFF) Football Federation (AIFF). The reigning Secretary -General M. Satyanarayanan later confirmed that both parties “agreed” to split.
Since the beginning of Marquez’s double role, she has raised questions. Continued to manage FC Goa while taking care of the national team Until the end of last season and lack of concentrated time with the Indian team, he was considered a key factor in the lack of cohesion of the team and attack on the intention.
Back with FC Goa, Marquez is now returning to the well -known land and hopes to return to the road. He has already joined the team in pre -season training when the club is preparing for the upcoming Durand Cup 2025.
However, there is a twist. The Indian Super League itself is on temporary possession, after the Sports Court of Sports (CAS) decided in favor of Delhi FC in its call for Isl entry based on sports merit. FC Goa and other Isl clubs await another clarity of the future of Indian best football with the League review structure.
Meanwhile, the focus is moving to the Durand Cup, where Marquez will try to start fresh and leave the fighting of his India’s tenure behind.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
18 July 2025
