Isac Doru

SAI, AIFF join hands to launch online coaching programme during lockdown

With the country under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIFF in collaboration with the SAI has launched an online coach education programme starting next Monday.

AIFF to review Indian U-19 team's disappointing show in AFC Championships qualifiers

Pinto has been asked by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to meet national team director Abhishek Yadav, technical director Isac Doru and senior side head coach Igor Stimac for a review meeting.

AIFF technical director Isac Doru says all age-groups Indian footballers need more competitions, big games for better future

Isac Doru said that currently only 45 per cent of the Indian population play, or are involved in the sport in some way or the other. However, for further growth, he believes that the rest of the population also need to get involved.

India need to work towards 'synchronised, possession-based philosophy', says AIFF's new technical director Isac Doru

According to Doru, the Indians are the "best dancers" in the world, using the analogy to describe their agility and athleticism, prerequisites for becoming successful footballer, besides technical skills.