FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: If you give a chance to Chhetri, he will take that, concedes Bangladesh coach
3 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: If you give a chance to Chhetri, he will take that, concedes Bangladesh coach

Firstpost  

Doha: Talismanic Sunil Chhetri won’t miss if you give him the opportunity to score, says Bangladesh coach Jamie Day after the Indian captain led his side to a 2-0 win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The 36-year-old Chhetri scored a second-half brace against Bangladesh to hand India their first win in the joint preliminary qualifying round match on Monday night. Chhetri surpassed Argentina’s global superstar Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goal-scorer with 74 strikes, adding another feather to his illustrious career. The Englishman rued that his players were guilty of giving away the ball far too cheaply to the Indians as Bangladesh suffered their fifth defeat in their seventh Group E game of the joint qualifiers.

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'Need to find Sunil Chhetri's replacement': Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian football team
4 months, 4 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
6 months, 4 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 …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
7 months ago

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Sunil Chhetri Gets Guard Of Honour From India Teammates In Farewell Match; Parents, Wife, Break Down In Tears
7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Gets Guard Of Honour From India Teammates In Farewell Match; Parents, Wife, Break Down In Tears

ABP News  

It was an emotional evening at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as Sunil Chhetri-led Team India took on Kuwait in Kolkata on Thursday with the match being the Indian captain's final outing in Indian colours. Although it wasn't the result that India wanted with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers ending in a goalless draw and even Chhetri failing …

Chhetri bids an emotional goodbye
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers
7 months ago

Emotional Sunil Chhetri bows out with Kuwait draw in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Thousands cheered a tearful Sunil Chhetri off the pitch after his last match on June 6, 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 in …

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

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

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement; Best career moments of the Indian football legend in pictures
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sunil Chhetri Set To Retire From International Football After India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Chhetri Set To Retire From International Football After India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

ABP News  

Sunil Chhetri Announces Retirement: Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football player, has announced retirement from international football after an illustrious career. The veteran football player has decided that the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualification game between India and Kuwait on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata will mark his final appearance for the Indian national team. pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV …

Football legend Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, WC qualifier on June 6 to be his last game
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'We Are Better Prepared Now': Indian Defender Anwar Ali on Facing Afghanistan in FIFA WC Qualifier
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

After India’s heartbreak in the cricket World Cup, fans look for hope in Indian football against Qatar
1 year, 1 month ago

After India’s heartbreak in the cricket World Cup, fans look for hope in Indian football against Qatar

The Hindu  

India’s loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup final on November 19 was more than just a defeat. FOLLOW | HERE’S THE LIVE BLOG WITH THE LIVE SCORE AND ALL UPDATES FROM INDIA VS QATAR CLASH But in an era of frugality, where reels attract more eyeballs than 70mm films; when the sun rose the next day, Bhubaneswar saw …

Sunil Chhetri Says 'Will be Humongous When India Qualify for World Cup'
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Asian Games 2023: Chhetri penalty earns India 1-0 win against Bangladesh; keeps qualification hopes alive
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Chhetri penalty earns India 1-0 win against Bangladesh; keeps qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

It wasn’t an ‘entertaining’ viewing, as the Indian men’s head coach Igor Stimac would later say after his team narrowly beat Bangladesh 1-0 in the Asian Games here at the Xiaoshan Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday. It seemed like India would be left to rue its missed opportunities – a staggering four of them in 10 seconds – but skipper …

Sunil Chhetri Nets Late Penalty as India Edge Bangladesh 1-0 to Keep Asian Games Knockout Hopes Alive
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Nets Late Penalty as India Edge Bangladesh 1-0 to Keep Asian Games Knockout Hopes Alive

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri netted a penalty in the 85th minute to give India a slender 1-0 win over Bangladesh and keep alive his side’s hopes for the knockout rounds of the 19th Asian Games. The defeat to the hosts had left India in third place with a goal difference of -4 coming into the Bangladesh game but they picked up three …

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer

The Hindu  

Nothing corrodes peak athletic performance quite like time. Big numbers by Sunil Chhetri 92 international goals — Highest for India, third-highest active goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Only the fourth Indian to score a hat-trick against Pakistan, the other three being Puran Bahadur Thapa, IM Vijayan, and Jeje Lalpekhlua 142 international matches — The most …

Sunil Chhetri Opens Up on What Keeps Him Going and He Why is Not Chasing 100 Goals for India
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Opens Up on What Keeps Him Going and He Why is Not Chasing 100 Goals for India

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri led India to their ninth SAFF Championship title after helping clinch the 2023 Intercontinental Cup, with the team playing nine games in a span of around 24 days. All of this has come together for me to play 100 games and as I said before, there’s only one me and it’s such an outstanding feeling. ” Up next …

‘India conceded the goal not Anwar’: Sunil Chhetri on Kuwait's late equaliser at SAFF Championship
1 year, 6 months ago

‘India conceded the goal not Anwar’: Sunil Chhetri on Kuwait's late equaliser at SAFF Championship

Hindustan Times  

India and Kuwait engaged in an enthralling 1-1 draw in the final Group A tie of the SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Sandesh Jhingan tries to cheer up Anwar Ali after India's 1-1 draw against Kuwait at SAFF Championship 2023 India broke the deadlock at the stroke of halftime when a corner coming …

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

We want him to take rest but…India’s assistant coach drops massive remark on Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Chhetri has gotten off to a blinder of a start at the SAFF Championships in Bangalore, having already scored 4 goals in India’s 2 games, including a hat-trick against Pakistan. Indian team captain Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after winning a football match against Nepal He scored again in India’s match against Nepal, the first as the hosts beat …

India vs Nepal: Naorem Mahesh takes his chances as other reserves disappoint and Sunil Chhetri scores again
1 year, 6 months ago

India vs Nepal: Naorem Mahesh takes his chances as other reserves disappoint and Sunil Chhetri scores again

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri bailing India out on a tough night. “He refused to take rest despite us asking him to,” India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli explained as Chhetri started his third straight game in the last six days. Mighty Mahesh On a night, where coach Igor Stimac decided to retain just three from the side that routed Pakistan 4-0 — Chhetri, …

Chhetri, Kohli memes flood on social media as India beat Pakistan 4-0
1 year, 6 months ago

Chhetri, Kohli memes flood on social media as India beat Pakistan 4-0

Live Mint  

With the Indian Indian football team's skipper captain Sunil Chhetri stepping up ahead and bagging a brilliant hat-trick for India against Pakistan in the SAFF Championship opener, fans have lauded the veteran striker on social media. Also, fans even shared hilarious memes on social media, comparing Chhetri's performances with former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's performances against the neighboring …

Chhetri, self-effacing as ever, prefers to focus on the collective
1 year, 6 months ago

Chhetri, self-effacing as ever, prefers to focus on the collective

The Hindu  

Sportspersons are great lovers of symmetry. They crave records that give a sense of completeness and have rhythmic allure — like Novak Djokovic winning all three Majors at least thrice and Usain Bolt‘s ‘three-peat’ of the 100m and 200m Olympic golds. Nearly two decades down the line, he was still haunting Pakistan, scoring his fourth career international hat-trick to move …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri closes in on Lionel Messi in huge milestone after brilliant hattrick during India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri closes in on Lionel Messi in huge milestone after brilliant hattrick during India vs Pakistan match

Hindustan Times  

India kicked off their SAFF Championship campaign on a dominating note, sealing a 4-0 win vs Pakistan, courtesy of a Sunil Chhetri hattrick at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The hattrick also saw Chhetri become the fourth-highest goalscorer in international football history, as he took his tally to 90, going past Malaysia's Mokhtar Dahari to climb to …

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri became the fourth- highest goal scorer in the history of men’s football when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: IND 2-0 PAK LIVE score, SAFF Championship updates Chhetri sits just 14 goals below FIFA World Cup 2022 …

'Fans Staring at me Angrily..': Sunil Chhetri Recalls Debut Goal vs Pakistan Ahead of SAFF Championship Showdown
1 year, 6 months ago

'Fans Staring at me Angrily..': Sunil Chhetri Recalls Debut Goal vs Pakistan Ahead of SAFF Championship Showdown

News 18  

Ahead of the SAFF Championship 2023 opener between India and Pakistan, captain of the Indian football team Sunil Chhetri recalled his debut which came against Pakistan in 2005. Ahead of the showdown between the two neighbouring nations, Chhetri recalled his debut goal and the reception he received from the Pakistan crowd as India had travelled across the border for a …

Intercontinental Cup: Soon-to-be father Sunil Chhetri scores lone goal in India's 1-0 win over Vanuatu
1 year, 6 months ago

Intercontinental Cup: Soon-to-be father Sunil Chhetri scores lone goal in India's 1-0 win over Vanuatu

Firstpost  

Chhetri struck in the 81st minute to settle the nerves of the Indians — both players and fans— at the Kalinga Stadium to put the home side in a strong position for a spot in the final. Bhubaneswar: Charismatic captain and soon-to-be father Sunil Chhetri played the role of saviour to perfection once again as he scored the lone goal …

Vanuatu vs India: Sunil Chhetri produces sensational volley to boost India to Intercontinental Cup 2023 final
1 year, 6 months ago

Vanuatu vs India: Sunil Chhetri produces sensational volley to boost India to Intercontinental Cup 2023 final

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri produced magic with a sensational goal at Kalinga Stadium to help India secure a 1-0 win against Vanuatu in the fourth match of the Intercontinental Cup 2023 on Monday, June 12. Vanuatu's chances for reaching the final of the four-team tournament ended as they remain without a point after two games. Chhetri collected the ball with his chest …

Rejuvenated Chhetri relishes busy month ahead as India begins road to Asian Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Rejuvenated Chhetri relishes busy month ahead as India begins road to Asian Cup

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Intercontinental Cup next month – starting marker for India’s preparation for the Asian Cup early next year – Sunil Chhetri, a fox in the opposition penalty box, appeared at his sharpest in front of the camera while facing the questions thrown at him. The short break, according to him, has seen the national team boys come back …

Not sounding pompous, but there aren’t many players hungry to score as I am, says Chhetri
1 year, 9 months ago

Not sounding pompous, but there aren’t many players hungry to score as I am, says Chhetri

The Hindu  

He might be in the twilight zone of his illustrious career but his insatiable appetite to find the back of the net every time he dons the ‘India Blues’ is what keeps 38-year-old Sunil Chhetri going. “I don’t want to sound pompous, but I feel that there aren’t many players who are as hungry to score as I am,” Chhetri …

Would be Great to Play AFC Asian Cup in Front of Fans at Home, Says Sunil Chhetri
2 years, 6 months ago

Would be Great to Play AFC Asian Cup in Front of Fans at Home, Says Sunil Chhetri

News 18  

A near-capacity crowd at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata witnessed the Indian football team qualify for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in style, beating Hong Kong 4-0 on Tuesday. Skipper Sunil Chhetri expressed his desire to play the Asian Cup on home soil after being impressed by the spectators who turned up to support the Indian team braving …

Sunil Chhetri Scores his 84th International Goal: A Deep Dive into His Record-breaking Tally
2 years, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Scores his 84th International Goal: A Deep Dive into His Record-breaking Tally

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri scored a goal against Hong Kong as the hosts thrashed their opponents 4-0 in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday. And with a goal against Hong Kong, the Indian skipper became the third-active highest goalscorer in the world currently. Chhetri bagged one goal against Sri Lanka, Bahrain, South Korea, Pakistan, Cameroon, Philippines, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Macao, New …

India Book 2023 AFC Asian Cup Berth Hours Before Qualifier Against Hong Kong
2 years, 6 months ago

India Book 2023 AFC Asian Cup Berth Hours Before Qualifier Against Hong Kong

The Quint  

India is tied on points with Hong Kong but find themselves second on the points table as they have an inferior goal difference compared to Hong Kong who have a +4 goal difference. India failed to progress from the group stage in 2019 despite a solid win against Thailand to kick start the tournament. 37-year-old Chhetri, who has scored 83 …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri brace sees India beat Cambodia; Kolkata gets its money's worth
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri brace sees India beat Cambodia; Kolkata gets its money's worth

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri scored either side of half-time in India’s 2-0 win over Cambodia in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. India bagged all three points to get their AFC ASian Cup Qualifiers campaign off to a roaring start at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. With two Sunil Chhetri goals, India beat Cambodia 2-0 with goals on either side …

Chhetri scores brace as India beats Cambodia in AFC Asian Cup qualifier
2 years, 7 months ago

Chhetri scores brace as India beats Cambodia in AFC Asian Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Skipper Sunil Chhetri scored both goals as India beat Cambodia 2-0 in the first round of its AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers Group D fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. He could have made it 2-0 by the half-hour mark but failed in the final third despite getting accurate crosses right-back Roshan Singh in the 22nd minute and …

Sunil Chhetri 'Feels Old' after Leading India to 2-0 Win as Igor Stimac Criticises Other Attackers
2 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri 'Feels Old' after Leading India to 2-0 Win as Igor Stimac Criticises Other Attackers

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace as the Indian men’s football team defeated Cambodia 2-0 to grab all three points in their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers camping opener at the Vivekanand Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday. Even though the ‘Blue Tigers’ looked comfortable in most parts of the game, head coach Igor Stimac pointed out at the post-match conference that …

Sunil Chhetri on the double as India beat Cambodia
2 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri on the double as India beat Cambodia

Hindustan Times  

He urged the crowd to come and they did, with the Tricolour and a tifo of Chuni Goswami who led India to their last Asian Games gold 60 years ago. Sunil Chhetri returned the compliment with a brace giving India a 2-0 win, the first at home under Igor Stimac, to start their quest for an unprecedented second straight Asian …

'Please come again this time': India skipper Sunil Chhetri to fans ahead of Asian Cup Qualifiers
2 years, 7 months ago

'Please come again this time': India skipper Sunil Chhetri to fans ahead of Asian Cup Qualifiers

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Four years after he made a similar heartfelt appeal in Mumbai, Indian national captain Sunil Chhetri once again appealed to the fans to throng the stadium in large numbers during their upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers beginning in Kolkata on 8 June. It was during the Inter-Continental Cup in Mumbai 2018, Chhetri made an emotional appeal to fans on social …

ISL 2022: Bengaluru FC rides on Chhetri goal to beat SC East Bengal
2 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2022: Bengaluru FC rides on Chhetri goal to beat SC East Bengal

The Hindu  

Bengaluru FC finished its Indian Super League season on a winning note as it beat bottom-placed SC East Bengal by captain Sunil Chhetri’s solitary goal at Vasco on Saturday. East Bengal's disappointments compounded as it finished at the bottom of the standings with 11 points earned from just one win and eight draws. Showing why he is still considered the …

'He Needs More Luck': Bengaluru FC Head Coach Not Worried About Sunil Chhetri's Goal Drought
3 years ago

'He Needs More Luck': Bengaluru FC Head Coach Not Worried About Sunil Chhetri's Goal Drought

News 18  

India captain Sunil Chhetri is yet to score a goal in six matches in the ongoing Indian Super League but his Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiouli is not unduly worried about the talisman’s form, saying “he is also a human being”. With the national team, he had a lot of luck as the ball fell to him many times …

Sunil Chhetri credits youngsters in Indian team for SAFF C'ship triumph
3 years, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri credits youngsters in Indian team for SAFF C'ship triumph

India TV News  

Talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri played a pivotal role in India's eighth SAFF Championships title triumph by striking five goals but he credited the young brigade for team's victory. The 37-year-old Chhetri, Indian football's torchbearer for the last 10 years, went past legendary Pele and equaled Lionel Messi when he scored the team's opener -- and his 80th goal -- against …

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