Sunil Chhetri
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Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet raise voice, foreigners join in appeal to FIFA to 'save Indian football'
Football | Jan 02, 2026, 10:13 PM ISTIndia icon Sunil Chhetri and other star footballers have asked FIFA to intervene and save Indian football amidst the uncertainty over the Indian Super League. The ISL was put on hold in July 2025 due to the non-renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA)
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Sunil Chhetri eyes retirement from professional football after 2025-26 ISL season
Football | Nov 07, 2025, 06:46 AM ISTVeteran India footballer Sunil Chhetri recently came forward and talked about how he plans to hang up his boots and call time on his professional football career after the 2025-26 ISL season, and after India's elimination from the Asian qualifiers.
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Super Cup set to begin on October 25, check all groups, updates of ISL teams
Football | Oct 24, 2025, 09:21 PM ISTThe Super Cup 2025 begins in Goa as a season opener, offering Indian clubs vital match time and a path to AFC qualification. Kolkata giants face early tests, while Mohammedan Sporting battle financial woes, and Sunil Chhetri eyes a possible farewell.
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India vs Singapore Live: Where to watch AFC Asian Cup live on TV and stream online?
Football | Oct 14, 2025, 07:20 PM ISTIndia face Singapore in a must-win AFC Asian Cup qualifier at Fatorda today, aiming to end a winless run. With Subhasish Bose and Lalengmawia Ralte boosting the squad, coach Khalid Jamil eyes a home victory to revive India's qualification hopes.
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'There is no better quality player in India than Sunil Chettri': India coach Khalid Jamil
Football | Aug 25, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTSunil Chhetri was left out of India's squad for the national camp for the CAFA Nations Cup, with the coach Khalid Jamil saying that it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifiers matches in October.
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Sunil Chhetri injured, India announce 23-member squad for CAFA Nations Cup
Football | Aug 25, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTIndia have announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming edition of the CAFA Nations Cup on August 29. Legendary footballer Sunil Chhetri is out with an injury, while Mohun Bagan team management has refused to release the players due to the AFC Champions Trophy 2.
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Why was Sunil Chhetri not picked in CAFA Nations Cup national camp? Head coach explains reason
Football | Aug 17, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTSunil Chhetri was not picked in the CAFA Nations Cup national camp as part of the probables for the tournament. Khalid Jamil, the newly-appointed head coach, explained the reason behind Chhetri's absence from the camp
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Sunil Chhetri addresses ISL concerns as Indian football remains in limbo
Football | Jul 16, 2025, 02:59 PM ISTLegendary footballer Sunil Chhetri spoke on the growing concerns regarding the Indian Super League. The marquee tournament has been put on hold after a disagreement between AIFF and FSDL over the Master's Rights Agreement.
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India vs Maldives live: Where to watch Sunil Chhetri's comeback game on TV and online?
Football | Mar 18, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTThe Indian football team will take on Maldives on Wednesday, March 19. Sunil Chhetri has come out of his retirement and will his first international match since. Check out the broadcast details, including where to watch the match.
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'A lot of diapers but no post-retirement talk': Sunil Chhetri on sharing fatherhood with Virat Kohli
Cricket | Oct 03, 2024, 09:16 PM ISTIndian football legend Sunil Chhetri shared his post-retirement life and talked about sharing fatherhood with cricketing legend Virat Kohli who welcomed his second baby earlier this year. Chhetri retired from international football while Kohli said farewell to T20I cricket in 2024.
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Durand Cup 2024: Semifinal line-up confirmed after Chhetri-starrer Bengaluru FC beat Kerala Blasters
Football | Aug 23, 2024, 10:48 PM ISTDurand Cup 2024: Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters in the fourth and final quarterfinal of the Durand Cup 2024 to book their place in the semifinals. With this, the line-up for the semis was also confirmed. Check the line-up here.
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Manolo Marquez on challenges as head coach of Indian men's football team
Football | Aug 11, 2024, 03:22 PM ISTSunil Chhetri played his last international fixture for the Indian senior men's football team against Kuwait on June 6. The talismanic footballer played with all his heart but the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match ended in a goalless draw.
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'Who can develop Indian football': AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey on Igor Štimac's successor
Football | Jul 20, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTIgor Štimac was sacked by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) following India's exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. India's campaign came to an end after a 2-1 loss at the hands of Qatar.
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'A lot of tradition and history of Indian football': Sunil Chhetri flags off Durand Cup 2024
Football | Jul 10, 2024, 07:01 PM IST"I was discovered in this tournament when I was playing for a Delhi club. This is not just a tournament. There is a lot of tradition and history of Indian football associated with it," the legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri said.
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After Sunil Chhetri's retirement, India announce new captain for crucial clash against Qatar
Football | Jun 09, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTIndia's wonder boy Sunil Chhetri brought the curtains down on his storied career in the last game. India drew the match against Kuwait as their World Cup qualification took a massive hit and now they will have to beat Qatar to qualify.
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WATCH: Sunil Chhetri breaks down in tears after farewell game for India vs Kuwait in WC Qualifiers
Football | Jun 06, 2024, 10:29 PM ISTSunil Chhetri bids adieu to International football, having played for the Blue Tigers for 19 years in what was an illustrious career for the Indian legend. Chhetri now hangs his boots for India and was seen in tears as he walked back to the dressing room one final time in his International career.
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India bottle World Cup dream after goalless draw against Kuwait in Sunil Chhetri's farewell game
Football | Jun 06, 2024, 09:30 PM ISTIndia's much-changed forward attack struggled to convert chances with just three shots on the target against Kuwait at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. India next face Qatar in their last World Cup Qualifiers round-two match on June 11.
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IND vs KUW FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Salt Lake felicitates legendary Chhetri after draw vs Kuwait
Football | Jun 07, 2024, 12:11 AM ISTIND vs KUW Live FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri's Blue Tigers are set to meet Kuwait in a crucial clash of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Kolkata. The game is Chhetri's final one in Indian colours as he will walk away from the national side after this outing in Kolkata.
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Real Madrid legend hails Sunil Chhetri ahead of his final game, requests India to make it special
Football | Jun 07, 2024, 02:21 AM ISTIndian football team captain Sunil Chhetri is set to play his final international game when India take on Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. India need to beat Kuwait to remain in contention for the third-round qualification.
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India vs Kuwait Live: When and where to watch Sunil Chhetri's last match for free online, on TV?
Football | Jun 06, 2024, 05:10 PM ISTIndian national football team faces Kuwait in their fifth match of the World Cup Qualifiers round 2 at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday, June 5. India have recorded just one win in the first four matches and need a win against Kuwait to remain in contention for the 3rd round qualification.