Overview

• Marquez disclosed that he offered his resignation in April but remained in charge through June at the All India Football Federation’s request.
• The AIFF Executive Committee voted in early July to cut short his contract despite it having a year left to run.
• During his 13-month tenure, Marquez oversaw eight international matches and recorded a single win, a 3-0 friendly victory over the Maldives.
• India’s qualifying campaign under his leadership featured a draw with Bangladesh and a last-minute loss to Hong Kong, intensifying scrutiny on the team.
• The Spaniard had taken charge in early 2024 following Igor Stimac’s exit after domestic triumphs with Hyderabad FC and FC Goa.