I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri after equalling Pele
3 years, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football
1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri interview: Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football

Hindustan Times  

For India’s football standards to improve, it is important to find talented footballers at the age of six or so and get them to train in good academies with adequate facilities. Schools also have to play a role by increasing the number of weekly PE periods, said Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri Excerpts… India’s ranking …

'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
7 months 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 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 …

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 …

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

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: SUNIL CHETTRI'S INTERNATIONAL CAREER ENDS WITH A 0-0 DRAW
7 months ago

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: SUNIL CHETTRI'S INTERNATIONAL CAREER ENDS WITH A 0-0 DRAW

ABP News  

India Vs Kuwait Live: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the India Vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification AFC 2nd Round at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata. Captain Fantasic, Legend, Iconic, all these words will fall short for today's football match, as Sunil Chettri will don the Indian National Football Team shirt for the very …

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 …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match
7 months ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match

The Hindu  

India will face Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. The match is not only important due to India’s qualification to the third round but also because captain Sunil Chhetri will be making his 151st and final appearance for the Blue Tigers. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA …

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 …

FOOTBALL | We are ready to create history, says skipper Chhetri
7 months ago

FOOTBALL | We are ready to create history, says skipper Chhetri

The Hindu  

KOLKATA Sunil Chhetri, the long-standing captain of the senior men’s national football team, tried to contain his emotions as he was repeatedly asked about his feelings ahead of his final outing for India. This remained the overriding factor in the media conference as the talismanic striker took questions ahead of India’s match against Kuwait, which will be his last assignment …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose
7 months ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose

The Hindu  

While the City of Joy has been the Blue Tigers’ home for the past week, Subhasish Bose is perhaps the one feeling most at home. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER “The match against Kuwait is hugely important for us. And apart from Sunil Chhetri, few know better the significance of playing at the …

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait
7 months ago

'It's not about my last game': Sunil Chhetri focuses on India's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait

India TV News  

Sunil Chhetri remains focused on the work at hand ahead of his farewell match against Kuwait on Thursday, June 6. The legendary Indian footballer has appealed to everyone not to make it about him or his last game as India take on Kuwait in the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. India face Qatar, the 34th-ranked …

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Retiring As a Legend': FIFA Pays Tribute to India's Sunil Chhetri Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'My Brother, Proud': Virat Kohli, BCCI, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Join in to Congratulate Sunil Chhetri's Stellar International Career
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'My Brother, Proud': Virat Kohli, BCCI, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Join in to Congratulate Sunil Chhetri's Stellar International Career

News 18  

As the announcement of Sunil Chhetri’s retirement from International football has taken social media by storm, some big accounts on social media have given their reactions to the news. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 The Board of Control for Cricket in …

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 …

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have reclaimed the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table after beating Gujarat Titans in the seventh game of the season. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Chennai Super Kings race to top of IPL 2024 points table CSK have become the first team to win two games in the ongoing season and …

'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 …

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance
9 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

"Team India won everyone's hearts with their performance in 2023 World Cup": PM Modi
1 year ago

"Team India won everyone's hearts with their performance in 2023 World Cup": PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, December 31 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the Indian men's cricket team for their runners-up finish in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home, saying that the team won hearts of everyone with their performance. HT Image Adressing the nation on the final episode of his programme 'Mann Ki Baat' for this year, PM …

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: We are stronger and better prepared for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri: We are stronger and better prepared for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri believes his team is “strong” and “more prepared” than previous occasions to make it to the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers as the players have had good game time under their belts this year. The 39-year-old Chhetri will lead India into Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC …

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 …

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive
1 year, 3 months ago

India 1-0 Bangladesh football HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri scores as India beats Bangladesh to keep R-16 qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Even just a month before the Asian Games, when the All India Football Federation announced a strong squad for the tournament, it was hard to envisage the Indian men’s team’s chances of going all the way here in Hangzhou. But with a ‘third or fourth choice’ team’ in his own words, head coach Igor Stimac has his task cut …

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Only Notable Face In Stimac's 18-Member Indian Football Squad For Asian Games

News 18  

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri was the only notable face in the 18-member Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games as All India Football Federation finally managed to stich a second-rung team, but there is still a big question mark on head coach Igor Stimac accompanying the team. Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named …

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time
1 year, 4 months ago

India vs Iraq, Highlights, 2023 King’s Cup semifinal: Iraq beats India 5-4 in the penalty shootout after 2-2 draw at Full Time

The Hindu  

Preview When Sunil Chhetri, a 39-year-old forward, outweighs every national team forward in terms of fitness and goal-poaching, it is an obvious problem Igor Stimac and his team would like to think ahead about. The Blue Tigers rode on his winner against Vanuatu in the Intercontinental Cup, and he was the Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner in the SAFF …

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: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘To break into top-10 in Asia, India needs players better than me’

The Hindu  

When it comes to Indian football, Sunil Chhetri’s name towers above everyone else on the list of all-time goal scorers’ list. It may not be feasible for a premium player like Sandesh Jhingan or Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to play the ISL, 10 to 13 matches for the country, the Super Cup, and the Durand and Rovers Cups, but we have …

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity

The Hindu  

Just over five years ago, when India was competing in the four-nation Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai, Sunil Chhetri made an impassioned plea urging fans to come and watch national team matches at the stadium. Whether it is table tennis, badminton or cards… he is just super competitive ”PRADHYUM REDDYFormer assistant coach, Bengaluru FC Chhetri is that Indian side’s centre of …

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 …

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

Technically and tactically, we’re not there yet; we need improvement in all areas: Sunil Chhetri

The Hindu  

It started with the Tri-Nation win in Manipur, then the Intercontinental Cup victory in Bhubaneshwar, and culminated with the SAFF Championship win in Bengaluru. But, with the King’s Cup, Merdeka Cup, and Asian Cup rapidly approaching, Blue Tigers captain Sunil Chhetri said “this is just the start”, and there is a long way to go before India can establish itself …

Sunil Chhetri: I have no idea when my last game for India is going to be
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: I have no idea when my last game for India is going to be

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, like M.S. On Friday, ahead of the SAFF Championship semifinal against Lebanon, when a scribe asked him if this tournament could be his last national team outing in his beloved city of Bengaluru, Chhetri’s first reaction was: “Wow!” “I have no idea when my last game for the country is going to be,” Chhetri went on. “But …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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