Sunil Chhetri

Asian Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri scores brace as India beat Cambodia 2-0

With 82 goals from 127 matches, Chhetri now sits behind Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Argentine virtuoso Lionel Messi (86).

Jun 08, 2022, 23:15 PM IST

Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri's top achievements and records (In Pics)

Take a look at some achievements and records set by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri

Jun 08, 2022, 16:13 PM IST

India vs Cambodia Asian Cup Qualifiers 2022 Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs CAM?

Checkout the live streaming details of the Asian Cup Qualifier 2022 tie between India vs Cambodia taking place on Wednesday (June 8) in Kolkata.

Jun 08, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri comes forward to make FIFA World Cup 2022 a joyful experience for Indian fans

A new avenue for passionate Indian football fans to see their stars in action from close quarters at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is soon to be launched as India’s first dedicated sports travel and hospitality company has launched an exclusive Official Hospitality Package for the showpiece event.

Mar 27, 2022, 15:22 PM IST

From Neeraj Chopra to Indian men's hockey team, national sports awardees gather at Rashtrapati Bhawan - See pics

As many as 12 Khel Ratna awards were received by athletes this year.

Nov 13, 2021, 18:06 PM IST

WATCH — Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, footballer Sunil Chhetri receive Khel Ratna award

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Major Dhaynchand Khel Ratna award on Saturday ( 13 November).

Nov 13, 2021, 17:02 PM IST

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DNA: Sunil Chhetri is the new 'Messi' of football

Meet Sunil Chhetri, the captain of India's football team, popularly known as the Lionel Messi of India. But the sad thing is that the fame that Messi got after scoring 80 international goals, Sunil Chhetri did not.This is when Chhetri equalled Messi's feat.

Oct 22, 2021, 23:16 PM IST

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Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on winning the 8th SAFF Championship: I don't want to lose

India clinched the title after beating Nepal 3-0 for the eighth SAFF Championship title on Saturday. Also, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri equaled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike. Know what Chhetri said on all this in a special conversation with Zee News.

Oct 19, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

India beat Nepal to win 8th SAFF Championship title, skipper Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

37-year-old Chhetri has now equalled Messi and has become the second-highest goal-scorer in international football among active players.

Oct 17, 2021, 12:25 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri opens up about breaking Pele's goal-scoring record

The 37-year-old Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri, who overtook the legendary Pele in the number of international goals with his 79th strike in the ongoing SAFF Championships match against the Maldives on Wednesday, turned philosophical while dissecting his approach towards the game in what is clearly the final leg of his glorious career.

Oct 15, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri equals THIS record of Pele after scoring his 77th goal for India

Sunil Chettri scored for the 77th time for his country which equalled the Indian captain to the Great Brazilian legend Pele for international goals.

Oct 11, 2021, 15:12 PM IST

SAFF Championship 2021: India coach furious after draw against 10-men Bangladesh

Despite having full control of the game and opponents being a man short, Indians players could not seal the deal against their opponents as they were forced to settle for 1-1 draw. Coach Stimac says "We are ourselves guilty for not winning the match".

Oct 05, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

SAFF Championship 2021: Sunil Chhetri scores but 10-men Bangladesh hold India to 1-1 draw

Captain Sunil Chhetri had put the Blue Tigers in the lead before Bangladesh went down to 10 men after Biswanath Ghosh was given his marching order soon after the second-half restart. However, Yeasin Arafat scored for Bangladesh to put his side to level terms in the second half.

Oct 04, 2021, 21:14 PM IST

AIFF to recommend Sunil Chhetri's name for Khel Ratna Award

During the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers, Chhetri had surpassed Lionel Messi in the number of goals scored in international football. However, Messi has now again gone ahead by scoring consistently in the ongoing Copa America.

Jun 30, 2021, 17:22 PM IST

India’s Sunil Chhetri goes past Lionel Messi, gets THIS massive record

Sunil Chhetri has eclipsed Messi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) star Ali Mabkhout to become the second-highest international goalscorer in the current list of active men’s footballers. Chhetri scored his 73rd and 74th international goals in India’s 2-0 win over Bangladesh.

Jun 08, 2021, 10:22 AM IST