India vs Kuwait: Sunil Chhetri's farewell match ends in goalless draw
Jun 07, 2024, at 05:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: There was no fairytale farewell for Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri's international career as India ended in a goalless draw against Kuwait in World Cup Qualifying second round match in Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Thursday.
May 30, 2024, at 12:29 am
Football icon Sunil Chhetri posted an emotional message on his Instagram page ahead of his last international match against Kuwait on June 6.
India's football giant Sunil Chhetri to retire after Kuwait match
May 16, 2024, at 04:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's football giant Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced he will quit from international sporting arena after the FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kuwait.
King's Cup: India to meet Iraq
Aug 16, 2023, at 08:56 pm
Bangkok: The Indian senior men's team have been drawn against Iraq in the semi-final of the 49th King's Cup 2023 after the draw ceremony was conducted by the Football Association of Thailand on Wednesday.
I am living an absolute dream, thankful to a lot of people for it: Skipper Sunil Chhetri
Jul 11, 2023, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata: Eighteen years and 92 international goals since his India debut, skipper Sunil Chhetri says that he could not have ever scripted his career the way it has unfolded in the last two decades.
Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick sinks Pakistan in SAFF Championship
Jun 22, 2023, at 04:50 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: The Indian senior men's team kicked off their SAFF Championship title defence with a 4-0 victory over Pakistan in Group A at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday night
Jun 12, 2022, at 07:01 pm
Kolkata: A section of Afghan and Indian football players engaged in a brawl following the latter's brilliant win in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata, media reports said.
Stimac thanks boys after India's 2-0 win over Cambodia
Jun 09, 2022, at 08:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifiers match against Afghanistan, Indian senior team coach Igor Stimac on Thursday extended a big " Thank You" to his boys for producing a 2-0 win over Cambodia in the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers final round in Group D on Wednesday night.
Sunil Chhetri's late strike earns India first win at SAFF Championship in Maldives
Oct 11, 2021, at 08:32 pm
Male/UNI: A late strike from Indian captain-striker Sunil Chhetri handed India a 1-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021 group stage held at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.
Indian team end international friendlies in Nepal with 2-1 win against hosts
Sep 06, 2021, at 04:09 am
Kathmandu/UNI: With an eye in the coming SAFF championship, India on Sunday wrapped up the second and final friendly with 2-1 win against the host nation Nepal at the Dasharath Stadium here with Farukh Choudhary and captain Sunil Chhetri scoring once each for the visiting side.
Sunil Chhetri overtakes Lionel Messi to become second-highest active goalscorer
Jun 08, 2021, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India's iconic footballer Sunil Chhetri on Monday overtook Argentina's Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer.
Sunil Chhetri led India to 2-0 victory against Bangladesh
Jun 08, 2021, at 04:56 pm
Doha/UNI: India rode on a Sunil Chhetri brace to beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint qualification round at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, here on Monday.
PUMA signs Indian national football team skipper Sunil Chhetri
Dec 10, 2019, at 07:07 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Global sports brand PUMA today announced that Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian National Football team and Bengaluru FC signed with the brand.
Blue Tigers thanks Kolkata for 'turning up in numbers'
Oct 16, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Kolkata: A draw may not have been the result that everyone was looking for against Bangladesh.
India don't need me to make a difference: Chhetri
Oct 14, 2019, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata: Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, who has already scored 72 international goals in 112 matches believes that "India Team won't need" him to make a difference when the Blue Tigers go out against Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Sep 11, 2019, at 10:42 am
Doha: Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri expressed his pride after his team drew against mighty Qatar in a FIFA World Cup qualifiers match on Tuesday.
Sunil Chhetri is an inspiration for me: Sanju
Jul 10, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, July 10 (IBNS): Sanju Yadav is amongst the generation of Indian footballers who have spent a considerable part of their formative years watching and learning from Senior Men’s National team marksman Sunil Chhetri.
I am extremely proud of all of you, Chhetri tells women's team
Mar 24, 2019, at 03:05 pm
New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s National Team in a meet and greet session at the Capital on Saturday evening (March 23, 2019) after the Indian women beat Nepal 3-1 in the final to retain the SAFF Championship for the 5thconsecutive time.
UAE defeat spirited Indian team in AFC Asian Cup clash 2-0
Jan 11, 2019, at 10:03 am
Abu Dhabi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Aiming for qualification from the group stages, the Indian National Team ended up on the losing side going down 0-2 to hosts United Arab Emirates in their second Group stage match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Never thought I will play so many games for India: Chhetri
Jan 07, 2019, at 06:32 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (IBNS): In today's dynamic world of football, it's not easy to go out and perform day in and day out, especially when your performance is being scrutinized from every possible angle. Amidst all of the analysis by all of India’s opponents, Sunil Chhetri has made it look so easy, no matter whichever team he faces.
Chhetri prefers to walk backstage after victory against Thailand
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:21 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): On a night when the highest Indian scorer in International Football scored two against Thailand in India’s 4-1 victory, Sunil Chhetri preferred to walk backstage.
Not getting carried away with the win: Constantine
Jan 06, 2019, at 11:16 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): A superb second-half performance where the Indian National Team scored three goals in a 4-1 win over Thailand, led the Blue Tigers to the top of Group A, showcasing the attacking prowess and disciplined defending of Constantine’s men.
Indian roar to score four past Thailand
Jan 06, 2019, at 10:31 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Back in the AFC Asian Cup after an eight-year wait, the Blue Tigers kicked-off their campaign in Asia’ elite footballing tournament in style with a 4-1 win over Thailand.
My understanding with Sunil Chhetri is telepathic: Jeje
Dec 25, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Abu Dhabi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jeje Lalpekhlua first struck everyone’s eyes when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan, that too at the age of 19 -- in his first tournament. Since then, despite scoring regularly, he was in and out of the national squad till 2015, after which he cemented his place striking a “telepathic understanding” with Sunil Chhetri.
Sunil Chhetri sets the best example: Renedy
Dec 24, 2018, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS); With the AFC Asian Cup 2019 knocking at the door, former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh, a member of India’s AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 campaign, feels talismanic striker “Sunil Chhetri sets the best example in the current team.”
Ankle injury rules out Sunil Chhetri out for two weeks
Nov 12, 2018, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov Iconic National Team striker Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan following an ankle injury sustained during JSW Bengaluru’s Hero ISL match against Kerala Blasters on Nov 5, 2018.
Sunil Chhetri adjudged 2017 AIFF Player of the Year
Jul 22, 2018, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri was named the 2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year on Sunday.
This win is for the fans who filled the stands: Sunil Chhetri after Intercontinental Cup victory
Jun 11, 2018, at 09:13 am
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): An excited Sunil Chhetri, who guided his team to victory in the final match against Kenya, thanked fans in India for filling up the stand during the national side's matches of the Intercontinental Cup.
Sunil Chhetri's appeal creates magic, tickets of India-Kenya match sold out?
Jun 04, 2018, at 03:58 pm
Mumbai, June 4 (IBNS): After captain Sunil Chhetri appealed his fans to watch the national side play, tickets for the second match between India and Kenya in Intercontinental Cup have been sold out, media reports said.
After Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar now urges fans to support Indian football team
Jun 03, 2018, at 10:02 pm
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): After Virat Kohli, now ex-Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged fans to support and watch national football team play in the stadium.