Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi'S record, joint second highest scorer among active players

Talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri  became the joint second highest international goal scorer among active players along with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi with his 64th strike for the country against Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup summit clash. 

Jun 11, 2018, 09:03 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri helps India beat Kenya 2-0 to win Intercontinental Cup

India were back as a full strength side for the Intercontinental Cup final after head coach Stephen Constantine effected seven changes in the last league game against New Zealand, which they lost 1-2. 

Jun 10, 2018, 22:28 PM IST

'Blue Pilgrims' to unfurl 3D banner

 Blue Pilgrims, the dedicated fan club of Indian football, is set to unveil a special 3D banner during the final of the Hero Intercontinental Cup between India and Kenya here later today.

Jun 10, 2018, 19:08 PM IST

India should cash in on football's popularity

Once in four years the whole world gets excited about the World Cup. So do the Indians, taking stock of their own football.

Jun 09, 2018, 20:50 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri's India seek crowning glory, Kenya stand in way at Intercontinental Cup

 India will for the umpteenth time look up to the talismanic Sunil Chhetri and a stadium packed to the brim with emotionally-charged fans for inspiration as they face Kenya in the summit showdown of the Intercontinental Cup here tomorrow.

Jun 09, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri has been my inspiration: Kumam Udanta Singh

Making inroads into the national team, India winger Kumam Udanta Singh on Friday said iconic skipper Sunil Chhetri has been his inspiration.

Jun 08, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri thanks fans for big win over Kenya

 Hours after India snatched a 3-0 win over Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup 2018, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri thanked his fans while saying that the "Indian team would give their lives on the pitch in every match, if they get same support.

Jun 06, 2018, 09:21 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri thanks fans for big win over Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup

Hours after India snatched a 3-0 win over Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup 2018, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri thanked his fans while saying that the "Indian team would give their lives on the pitch in every match, if they get the same support.

Jun 05, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

All eyes on Sunil Chhetri as India take on Kenya

Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as he seeks to make his 100th international memorable by continuing his scoring spree in the Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya here tomorrow.

Jun 03, 2018, 18:41 PM IST

Virat Kohli backs Sunil Chhetri, urges sports fans to watch India play football in stadiums

Throwing his weight behind the national football skipper Sunil Chhetri, who issued an emotional plea for support, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli today urged the fans to throng stadiums and watch the team play.

Jun 03, 2018, 16:40 PM IST

We have a difficult game against India: Kenya coach

Kenya started their Intercontinental Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory against New Zealand but their head coach Sebastian Migne feels that his the side have a difficult game against hosts India.

Jun 03, 2018, 14:05 PM IST

Chinese Taipei football coach lauds Sunil Chhetri post India drubbing

Chinese Taipei football team coach Gary White has said that his youngsters would look up to Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri someday.

Jun 02, 2018, 16:12 PM IST

India have plans to win all three Intercontinental Cup matches

football team coach Stephen Constantine has revealed that he has "broken things down and have set the plans to win each of these three games" in the Intercontinental Cup, beginning June 1 in Mumbai.India will take on Chinese Taipei in the opening match of Intercontinental Cup at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday before they lock horns with Kenya (June 4) and New Zealand (June 7)

May 31, 2018, 17:44 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri calls for away matches against tougher opponents ahead of Asian Cup

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday said that the country should play more international matches away from home and against much stronger opponents in the next six months if it is to do well in the AFC Asian Cup tournament.

May 06, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

AIFF to recommend Sunil Chhetri for Padma Shri award

Chhetri leads the India chart with 56 goals from 97 appearances and is one of the forwards with better strike rates in world football. 

May 01, 2018, 16:26 PM IST

Bengaluru FC thrash East Bengal 4-1 to lift Super Cup

Bengaluru FC made light work of I-League and Kolkatan giants East Bengal 4-1 to win the Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Apr 20, 2018, 18:06 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri's hat-trick against FC Pune City takes Bengaluru FC to ISL final

Sunil Chhetri played like a man possessed as his superb hattrick ensured a convincing 3-1 win for Bengaluru FC against FC Pune City in an entertaining second leg semi-final of this year's Indian Super League.

Mar 11, 2018, 22:40 PM IST

Pune FC hold table toppers Bengaluru FC 1-1 in ISL

Pune got the first goal of the match in 22nd minute while Bengaluru equalised in the 76th minute.

Feb 17, 2018, 13:10 PM IST

We need to play more away games: India football captain Sunil Chhetri

India captain Sunil Chhetri wants the national football team to play more away games this year as it prepares for the AFC Asian Cup in 2019.

Jan 10, 2018, 19:20 PM IST

Indian football team ends year at 105th in FIFA rankings

India began the year at 129th spot and broke into top 100 by occupying 96th – the second best ever after the 94th of February 1996 – in July.

Dec 21, 2017, 18:06 PM IST