I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri
3 years, 5 months ago

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri says he hopes to continue playing and scoring goals for the country in the "foreseeable future", his battle-hardened body getting a booster dose in the form of a landmark 77th international strike that drew him level with King Pele. It's more about wanting to turn up every single day and give it my best, which, thankfully, I've never fallen short of," Chhetri told PTI after his latest strike. There will be plenty of activity surrounding women's football in India next year, and Chhetri is delighted that the women have started getting opportunities to show their mettle in the sport. The day Chhetri scored his 77th international goal, the Indian women's team won their first of the two friendlies in Bahrain in a convincing manner.

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India beat Maldives as Chhetri scores on return: Three major talking points from 3-0 win in Shillong
5 days, 13 hours ago

India beat Maldives as Chhetri scores on return: Three major talking points from 3-0 win in Shillong

Firstpost  

Indian football team brought an end to their winless run with a victory against Maldives on Wednesday. The much-needed win gave India a perfect start to their March FIFA window as they get ready to face Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. As the Blue Tigers and coach Manolo Marquez turn their attention toward the Bangladesh fixture, we …

India vs Maldives match highlights as Sunil Chhetri scores on international comeback: Watch
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5 days, 14 hours ago

India vs Maldives match highlights as Sunil Chhetri scores on international comeback: Watch

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri made a successful return to international football, scoring on his comeback in a 3-0 friendly vs Maldives, in Shillong on Wednesday. Chhetri, who is already 40-years-old, retired from international football last year, but was recalled by head coach Manolo Marquez ahead of the international window. Full match highlights of India vs Maldives: All three of India’s goals came …

Sunil Chhetri Shines On Comeback As India Thrash Maldives 3-0 — WATCH
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Sunil Chhetri Shines On Comeback As India Thrash Maldives 3-0 — WATCH

ABP News  

India secured their first victory under coach Manolo Marquez with a dominant 3-0 win over the Maldives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. The match, which was India’s first win since November 2023, was a comprehensive display that featured goals from Sunil Chhetri, Liston Colaco, and a header from Rahul Bheke. Two minutes after the break, Chhetri’s …

Chhetri scores on return, India end winless run
6 days, 4 hours ago

Chhetri scores on return, India end winless run

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It took 485 days and 12 matches to break the winless run and on the night it did, Sunil Chhetri was among goals. But Rahul Bheke and Colaco heading home and Chhetri being denied with a goalline save from corner-kicks was proof of India’s sharpness in attacking set-plays. Given how good they were, it fit that Mahesh and Colaco …

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak
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6 days, 4 hours ago

Sunil Chhetri scores on his international return as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak

Hindustan Times  

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly here on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in his comeback game as India registered a 3-0 win. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned …

Comeback man Chhetri scores on return as India blanks Maldives
6 days, 4 hours ago

Comeback man Chhetri scores on return as India blanks Maldives

The Hindu  

India, inspired by the return of the talismanic Sunil Chhetri from retirement, put up a spirited performance to beat Maldives 3-0 in a FIFA international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco scored once each before Chhetri found his 95th international goal to help India return to winning ways after nearly 16 months. Chhetri’s …

India finally win after 489 days as Sunil Chhetri scores 95th international goal on return
6 days, 6 hours ago

India finally win after 489 days as Sunil Chhetri scores 95th international goal on return

Firstpost  

Rahul Bheke, Liston Colaco, and Sunil Chhetri find the net as India secure a convincing 3-0 win against Maldives in Shillong ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. The highlight of the match came in the 77th minute, as Sunil Chhetri, playing his first match since returning from international retirement, scored his 95th international goal. India vs Maldives: Full …

Sunil Chhetri fights back tears after scoring 95th career goal on emotional return to Indian team in Maldives friendly
6 days, 6 hours ago

Sunil Chhetri fights back tears after scoring 95th career goal on emotional return to Indian team in Maldives friendly

Hindustan Times  

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri, on Wednesday, made an emotional return to the national side as he scored a stunning goal in the team's 3-0 win against Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. India beat Maldives 3-0 in a friendly match in Shillong Chhetri hung his boots in June 2024, after featuring in the …

India vs Maldives Live Score, Football Match: Spotlight on Sunil Chhetri after retirement U-turn
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6 days, 10 hours ago

India vs Maldives Live Score, Football Match: Spotlight on Sunil Chhetri after retirement U-turn

Hindustan Times  

India vs Maldives Live Score, Football Match: The Indian football team will take on Maldives on Wednesday evening in an international friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. According to the AIFF, he was coaxed out of retirement by national team head coach Manolo Márquez, who urged him to join India for the crucial final round of the …

IND vs MDV: Sunil Chhetri’s record against Maldives ahead of International Friendly
6 days, 17 hours ago

IND vs MDV: Sunil Chhetri’s record against Maldives ahead of International Friendly

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri will make his return to the national football team when India takes on Maldvies in a FIFA International Friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday. FOLLOW LIVE | INDIA VS MALDIVES LIVE SCORE, INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY The match will be a preparatory fixture for both India and Maldives which will be in action in the 2027 …

Sunil Chhetri's love for Indian national team drives his return, sending a message to football clubs
6 days, 20 hours ago

Sunil Chhetri's love for Indian national team drives his return, sending a message to football clubs

Firstpost  

The fear of a goal drought from strikers who don’t even play at that position for their clubs has forced the Indian football team to turn to 40-year-old Sunil Chhetri. But while Chhetri has once again put Team India ahead of himself, let’s hope clubs start investing in Indian forwards in a grossly imperfect ecosystem. Image: AIFF Scrolling down just …

Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly
6 days, 21 hours ago

Ageless Sunil Chhetri shines as India maul Maldives 3-0 in friendly

India Today  

Sunil Chhetri’s international return couldn’t have been scripted better. India’s 3-0 win over the Maldives in an international friendly at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on March 19 was not just about the scoreline—it was about the return of the country’s greatest football icon. India vs Maldives: Highlights The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Rahul Bheke rose …

Sunil Chhetri's comeback confirmed, legend to feature in friendly against Maldives: ‘Developed players have to arrive’
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1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri's comeback confirmed, legend to feature in friendly against Maldives: ‘Developed players have to arrive’

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri will be seen in action in the upcoming friendly match against Maldives on Wednesday, March 19. On the eve of the friendly against Maldives, India head coach Manolo Marquez confirmed that Chhetri will feature in the contest. Sunil Chhetri to feature in India's friendly against Maldives Marquez said he is unsure whether the 40-year-old Chhetri will start the …

Marquez on Chhetri return: National team needs results and he is the best Indian striker right now
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Marquez on Chhetri return: National team needs results and he is the best Indian striker right now

The Hindu  

India head coach Manolo Marquez made a surprise inclusion on Thursday when he named striker Sunil Chhetri, who had retired from internationals last June, in the squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier. Chhetri, 40, had called it quits with the national team after nearly two decades, playing his final game under the former head coach Igor Stimac. READ …

India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40 for Asia Cup
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40 for Asia Cup

Al Jazeera  

Sunil Chhetri returns to football at 40 – a year after retiring – to boost India’s Asia Cup qualification hopes. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team aged 40 in an unexpected reversal of his decision to hang up his boots last year. The former captain, the fourth-highest men’s international goalscorer of all time, played his …

What Sunil Chhetri’s comeback from retirement at 40 tells about Indian football
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

What Sunil Chhetri’s comeback from retirement at 40 tells about Indian football

The Hindu  

Described as "a wise decision" by the sport's national federation, Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 is certainly an acknowledgement of his greatness in Indian football but more strikingly, it lays bare the paucity of quality strikers in a country of over 1.4 billion. According to the All India Football Federation, Chhetri was coaxed out of retirement by …

Chhetri comes out of retirement at 40 to help India in Asian Cup qualifying
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chhetri comes out of retirement at 40 to help India in Asian Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Sunil Chhetri is coming out of retirement at age 40 to help India in qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup. “The qualification for the Asian Cup is very crucial for us,” India coach Manolo Marquez said. The Blue Tigers have qualified for three of the last four Asian Cups and will prepare for the Bangladesh game with …

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement - Why did the striker return and where does he fit in Manolo Marquez’s plans?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement - Why did the striker return and where does he fit in Manolo Marquez’s plans?

The Hindu  

India’s most prolific goalscorer, Sunil Chhetri, came out of international retirement to play in the March international window on Thursday. The Blue Tigers played with eight different strikers since Chhetri’s retirement – Manvir Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Rahim Ali, Farukh Choudhary, Liston Colaco, Edmund Lalrindika, Irfan Yadwad and Sahal Abdul Samad. READ | Full India squad for matches against Maldives, Bangladesh …

Sunil Chhetri Is Back! Indian Legend Comes Out Of International Retirement: Details Inside
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunil Chhetri Is Back! Indian Legend Comes Out Of International Retirement: Details Inside

ABP News  

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has taken a U-turn on his international retirement, and will now feature for the national side in the upcoming international qualifiers this month. 🇮🇳 The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March.#IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/vzSQo0Ctez — Indian Football Team March 6, 2025 Will Sunil Chhetri Play …

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement to play for Indian football team again; fans lament 'state of Indian football'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunil Chhetri reverses retirement to play for Indian football team again; fans lament 'state of Indian football'

Firstpost  

Talismanic forward and ex-captain Sunil Chhetri had retired as the fourth-highest goal-scorer in international football in June last year, signing off with 94 goals in 151 appearances. PTI Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is set to reunite with the Blue Tigers less than a year after as he will be coming out of retirement during the FIFA International Window in …

Sunil Chhetri comes out of retirement, to play for Indian football team against Maldives, Bangladesh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sunil Chhetri comes out of retirement, to play for Indian football team against Maldives, Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India’s record goalscorer and former captain Sunil Chhetri came out of retirement to play for the country in the March international window against Maldives and Bangladesh later this month. Chhetri, 40, had announced his retirement from international football in June last year after a goalless draw with Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. After hanging up his boots …

No wins, no Sunil Chhetri, what’s next? A team in the doldrums for Indian football
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No wins, no Sunil Chhetri, what’s next? A team in the doldrums for Indian football

The Hindu  

At times, the lows in sports are so low that they evoke pity rather than optimism. With India having no wins and also losing the Intercontinental Cup crown this calendar year, along with facing a future without its record goalscorer Sunil Chhetri, the football scene in the country has never been grimmer. The final act of this dismal saga unfolded …

'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team

India TV News  

The newly appointed head coach of the Indian men's football team Manolo Marquez is aware of the fact that his days at the helm of Indian football are going to be full of challenges. His international exit has created a massive void in Indian football and the first and foremost challenge for Marquez will be to fill that gap as …

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar

The Hindu  

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar in Doha on June 11. An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that …

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Just a few days ago, on June 6, the 39-year-old Sunil Chhetri played his last match for India. He retired as India’s highest goal scorer, most capped player and for a team that often struggled to score, he was the inspiration, the creator and the finisher all in one. As he stepped out to play for India one last time, …

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhetri’s relentless pursuit to elevate India’s standard

The Hindu  

The onset of old age often marks the beginning of an existential crisis. Sunil Chhetri’s time in international football, which ended on Thursday with the 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game, will go down as one of the few that militated against this accepted idea. He was the captain for a dozen years, carrying …

Chhetri bids an emotional goodbye
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhetri bids an emotional goodbye

The Hindu  

Thanks Captain, Leader, Legend was the message unfurled on the stands right behind one of the goals at the Salt Lake Stadium here as thousands of fans wildly cheered the most successful footballer of the country, Sunil Chhetri. Owning an unparalleled record of playing 151 matches and scoring 94 goals, thousands had gathered to see Chhetri finish his last match. …

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match

Hindustan Times  

There was no victorious sendoff, nor any rousing goal to gild a glittering career. Anwar Ali failing to keep a free header on target in the 12th minute off an Anirudh Thapa corner-kick was the only definite chance to come India’s way in a chaotic first half where Kuwait kept dispossessing the hosts in the midfield. Four minutes later, Thapa …

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football as fourth highest goal-scorer

Live Mint  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match for India on Thursday, bringing to a close an international career which put him among the world's all-time leading scorers. Nearly 59,000 fans came to watch the captain's swan song in Kolkata -- a 0-0 draw against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier -- a remarkable turnout …

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: Fans Bring Out Spectacular Tifos For Captain Fantastic On His Farewell Appearance For India, Pictures Go Viral

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri walked out for India one final time during the Blue Tigers' FIFA World Cup Qualifiers fixture against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday. While he could not score in his farewell match which ended goalless, it was an emotional moment for Chhetri as well as the football fans who welcomed captain fantastic into the …

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?

Firstpost  

As India captain Sunil Chhetri prepares to bid adieu to international football after a memorable 19-year career, we take a look at the secrets to his success. The end of India’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait will also bring curtains down on Sunil Chhetri’s 19-year-old international career. Even if the Blue Tigers fail to achieve ‘Mission 3rd Round’ …

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today

Live Mint  

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri is set to bid farewell to international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today i.e. Ahead of today's match, Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric has also sent a special message for Sunil Chhetri. In a post shared by India Senior Football Team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, “Hi Sunil, I want to …

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup: All about Sunil Chhetri who is set to retire after qualifier match against Kuwait today

Live Mint  

Indian legend Sunil Chhetri is set to bid farewell to international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today i.e. Ahead of today's match, Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric has also sent a special message for Sunil Chhetri. In a post shared by India Senior Football Team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, “Hi Sunil, I want to …

Which opponent has Sunil Chhetri scored the most goals against?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Which opponent has Sunil Chhetri scored the most goals against?

The Hindu  

India Captain Sunil Chhetri announced last month that he will retire from International football after the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Kuwait on June 6. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER During this time he scored 94 goals, putting him fourth in the all-time list of goalscorers among FIFA members. Playing for India, …

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in FIFA WC Qualifiers

India TV News  

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri walked into the sunset after gracing the field for 19 years in his illustrious career for the national team. Chhetri has decided to call it time to his India career with his final game coming against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. An emotional Chhetri trudged …

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
10 months, 1 week ago

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri

Associated Press  

Indian soccer legend Sunil Chhetri is in elite company — of those still playing, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with 128 and 106 respectively, have scored more international goals than Chhetri. “It was not that I was feeling tired,” Chhetri, who had a short spell in the United States with the MLS’s Kansas City Wizards in 2010, said in …

Sunil Chhetri: ‘Irreplaceable’ Indian football star finally calls it a day
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘Irreplaceable’ Indian football star finally calls it a day

The Hindu  

Chhetri, who carried Indian football on his back for 19 years, will play his final international game for the Blue Tigers against Kuwait on June 6. Star footballer Sunil Chhetri announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a career that is unparalleled …

'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
10 months, 1 week ago

'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

News 18  

The shock announcement of Sunil Chhetri’s retirement has brought the Indian footballing world to a standstill as countless showered their praises and flowers for the legendary Indian striker. The true impact that Chhetri leaves behind on the international stage was recognised as FIFA themselves took it upon themselves to pay homage to the record-breaking striker as they placed him alongside …

FIFA's Tribute Post For Retiring Sunil Chhetri Features Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi; Viral Picture Wins Over Internet
10 months, 1 week ago

FIFA's Tribute Post For Retiring Sunil Chhetri Features Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi; Viral Picture Wins Over Internet

ABP News  

FIFA's Viral Post For Sunil Chhetri: In the biggest news from the Indian sports arena on Thursday, Sunil Chhetri, India's most prolific goal-scoer at the international level, announced his decision to retire from international football. READ HERE | Sunil Chhetri Announces Retirement: Top Achievements, Medals, Career Goals, Records Of 'Captain Fantastic' Chhetri revealed that India's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers …

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures

The Hindu  

Chhetri made his senior India debut against Pakistan on 12 June 2005 in Quetta. Chhetri contributed to India’s victorious 2011 SAFF Championship campaign with his seven goals. Chhetri topped the goal-scorer’s chart with four goals to his name aiding India win the 2012 Nehru Cup. As a captain, Chhetri led India to the 2015 SAFF Championship triumph scoring joint- most …

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri: Captain, Leader, Legend

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri called time on his international career as he took to social media to announce that the joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 will be his last for the Blue Tigers. Scoring 94 in 150 matches, Chhetri is the third most prolific scorer in international football among active …

Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6

The Hindu  

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a glorious two-decade career. pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV — Sunil Chhetri May 16, 2024 India are currently second in Group A with four points, behind leaders Qatar. "The match …

Football legend Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game
10 months, 1 week ago

Football legend Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game

New Indian Express  

Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. On his international debut against Pakistan way back in 2005, Chhetri, who would go on to become one of the game's most lethal strikers, scored, and he rated it as his best moment. So that day, everything that happened, once he told me, from breakfast to …

Record-breaking India captain Sunil Chhetri to quit international football
10 months, 1 week ago

Record-breaking India captain Sunil Chhetri to quit international football

Al Jazeera  

India’s record goal scorer and most capped player says it’s time for the country to see ‘the next number nine’ in an emotional video announcing his retirement. India captain Sunil Chhetri says he will retire from international football, ending a record-breaking career for his country spanning two decades. Of course … the kid inside me never wants to stop if …

'We Are Better Prepared Now': Indian Defender Anwar Ali on Facing Afghanistan in FIFA WC Qualifier
1 year ago

'We Are Better Prepared Now': Indian Defender Anwar Ali on Facing Afghanistan in FIFA WC Qualifier

News 18  

Coming off a disappointing draw, Indian football team defender Anwar Ali said the Blue Tigers are better prepared for their home-leg match against Afghanistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The match will be played here on Tuesday, and India will eye full points after being held to a goalless draw by their lower-ranked opponents in Abha, Saudi Arabia …

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance
1 year ago

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance

News 18  

Milestone man Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India hope to overcome their struggles in front of the goal in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan here on Tuesday. Having played his first International in 2005, he has so far earned 149 international caps, 93 goals and 11 trophies for …

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's AFC Asian Cup exit
1 year, 2 months ago

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Coach Igor Stimac after India's AFC Asian Cup exit

New Indian Express  

AL KHOR : India ended their Asian Cup campaign pointless and goal-less, and head coach Igor Stimac admitted that his team needs players with confidence in front of opposition goal, a significant statement considering the likely retirement of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri in the next few years. It's no secret that the Indian team lacks a quality striker, apart from …

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 4 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri, who is third in the list of active footballers who have scored most goals in international matches, harbours hope to lead India to the FIFA World Cup. His eyes light up and a broad grin spreads across his face as he considers the prospect of India making history and qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first …

India football captain Sunil Chhetri yet to decide on retirement: Enjoying the bonus period
1 year, 4 months ago

India football captain Sunil Chhetri yet to decide on retirement: Enjoying the bonus period

India Today  

Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri acknowledges that he's currently in the twilight of his remarkable career, but he hasn't specified a retirement date. Nevertheless, it's definite that the 39-year-old Chhetri won't be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I just want to enjoy it," Chhetri said ahead of India's 2026 World Cup second-round qualifiers matches later this month. Chhetri …

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 5 months ago

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri scored his 93rd international goal for India, against Malaysia in the semifinal of the Merdeka Cup 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia on Friday. Chhetri, 39, is the third highest active goal scorer in international football behind legendary footballers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. FOLLOW | INDIA VS MALAYSIA: LIVE SCORE AND UPDATES FROM THE …

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