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AIFF thanks Stephen Constantine for his contribution to Indian football

Constantine, who had taken over as the head coach of the senior men's Indian national team in February 2015, announced his decision to step down after India bowed out of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. 

PTI Reported by: PTI New Delhi Published on: January 15, 2019 23:37 IST
AIFF thanks Constantine for his contribution to Indian football
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AIFF thanks Constantine for his contribution to Indian football

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel on Tuesday thanked former coach Stephen Constantine for his contribution to the game in the country.

Constantine, who had taken over as the head coach of the senior men's Indian national team in February 2015, announced his decision to step down after India bowed out of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 on Monday.

Constantine's contract with the AIFF ran till January 31.

"It's been a wonderful journey. We have travelled a long distance together, and the world has seen it all. I would like to wish Stephen all the very best for the future, and thank him for all his efforts and contribution towards Indian football," Patel said in a statement.

AIFF general secretary Kushal Das added: "We respect and accept his decision. I would like to thank Stephen for guiding us through a very critical phase in Indian football. 

"Under his guidance, we witnessed some of the most successful days in Indian football in recent times. It's time for Indian football to enter a new phase. I wish Stephen all the best in his future endeavours." 

In the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, India, who were clubbed with hosts UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A, finished on four points. 

After a splendid start in the tournament where India beat Thailand 4-1, they went down to 0-2 to UAE and 0-1 to Bahrain in the next two games, thus bowing out. 

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