All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel thanked national coach 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 step down after India bowed out of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.

In his statement, Patel said, '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.'