Overview
- Miranda becomes Chennaiyin’s first Indian full-time head coach.
- His first competition is the AIFF Super Cup in Goa starting October 25, with Chennaiyin drawn with Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC and Dempo SC.
- The 43-year-old previously led India U23 and served as assistant at FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC.
- He won the 2023 AIFF Super Cup with Odisha as interim head coach.
- He replaces Owen Coyle, who left on mutual terms after a disappointing 2024–25 campaign, while the 2025–26 ISL remains on hold due to unresolved FSDL–AIFF agreements.