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  'Keep national interest in mind' - AIFF asks ISL clubs to release players selected for Asian Games

  Football | September 06, 2023 19:26 IST

  "We very much understand that this Asian Games is outside the FIFA window, and you are not obliged to release the players. But we all have the responsibility towards the country to make India proud," AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran said.

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  Asian Games Football: India squad announced for the tournament, Sunil Chhetri to lead

  Football | August 01, 2023 21:03 IST

  Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan and Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu are the three senior players in the squad. The men's football event at the Asian Games has been an Under-23 event but each team is allowed to pick three players over 23 years.

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  Indian men's football team for Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri, Jhingan and Sandhu's name missing

  Football | July 29, 2023 10:55 IST

  Indian men's football team is slotted in Group A with hosts China, Bangladesh and Myanmar while the Women's team will face Chinese Taipei and Thailand in Group B fixtures.

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  Asian Games 2023: Both men's and women's national football teams cleared to participate

  Football | July 26, 2023 18:50 IST

  "Keeping in mind their latest performances in recent times, the Ministry decided to grant the relaxation," Anurag Thakur tweeted.

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  India captain Sunil Chhetri echoes coach Igor Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian Cup

  Football | July 09, 2023 15:08 IST

  Sunil Chhetri's India bagged three multi-nation tournaments - Tri nation series, Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Cup recently. The team will face a litmus test in the Asian Cup 2024.

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  SAFF Championship 2023: Prize money, list of award winners as winning captain Sunil Chettri wins big

  Football | July 05, 2023 18:22 IST

  Team India won the SAFF Championship for the ninth time as Sunil Chhetri and Co. prevailed in the end 5-4 in the penalties against Kuwait after the scoreline stood at 1-1 following 120 minutes of intense football.

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  India vs Kuwait: Goalkeeper makes stunning penalty save to help India win SAFF Championship | WATCH

  Football | July 05, 2023 7:48 IST

  India defeated Kuwait in penalty shootout to win the thrilling final of SAFF Championship on Tuesday (July 4). Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a stunning save in the sudden death as massive celebrations began in the Indian camp.

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  India football icon Sunil Chhetri to continue featuring for Bengaluru FC for at least one more year

  Cricket | July 03, 2023 16:53 IST

  Sunil Chhetri has played for Bengaluru FC since its inception in 2013 and has featured in over 250 matches so far scoring 116 goals.

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  Igor Stimac receives two-match ban and fine, set to miss remainder SAFF Championship 2023

  Football | July 01, 2023 12:49 IST

  "He (Stimac) also used abusive language against the math officials while he was going off the field (after being shown red card)," SAFF General Secretary General Anwarul Haq revealed.

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  'I never think about it' - Sunil Chhetri dismisses retirement rumours ahead of Lebanon clash

  Football | June 30, 2023 18:51 IST

  "The day I see that it is not there, I am done, I am gone because there is not any other motivation for me to play," Chhetri added.

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  Watch: Igor Stimac receives red card, joins fans in stands to witness India concede late equalizer

  Football | June 28, 2023 7:11 IST

  Skipper Sunil Chhetri gave Blue Tigers a lead but Kuwait pulled off a late equalizer to end India's strong run in the SAFF Championship 2023.

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  Intercontinental Cup: India and Lebanon qualify for final after playing out a goalless draw

  Cricket | June 16, 2023 9:42 IST

  India had already won against Mongolia and Vanuatu in their first two matches. Hence, a lot of senior players including skipper Sunil Chhetri were benched for this match.

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  Sunil Chhetri could be playing his last season, says India head coach Igor Stimac

  Football | March 15, 2023 17:37 IST

  India football team head coach Igor Stimac feels veteran Sunil Chhetri could be playing the last season of his celebrated career.

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  FIFA honours India's Sunil Chhetri, releases three-episode series on his life and career

  Football | September 28, 2022 23:43 IST

  Chhetri made his India debut in 2005 and since then has played in 131 matches, including the one against Vietnam on Tuesday.

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  Durand Cup 2022: Twitter reacts as video shows West Bengal Governor pushing Sunil Chhetri during cer

  Football | September 19, 2022 13:45 IST

  Durand Cup 2022: Along with the victory and the match, another thing has gone viral on Social media. In a video surfaced online, West Bengal's governor La Ganesan is seen pushing Bengaluru FC's captain Chhetri as the cameras catch the award ceremony.

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  Don't pay too much attention: Sunil Chhetri to players on FIFA ban threat

  Football | August 14, 2022 15:46 IST

  Earlier this month, FIFA had threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its right to host the women's U-17 World Cup in October.

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  Sunil Chhetri, Manisha Kalyan named AIFF Footballers of Year

  Football | August 09, 2022 18:31 IST

  The national captain Chhetri received the award for the seventh time. On the other hand, Kalyan was picked for her maiden honour.

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  Kaun Banega Crorepati 14: Amitabh Bachchan asks footballer Sunil Chhetri to bring Asian Cup home

  TV | August 07, 2022 21:28 IST

  Kaun Banega Crorepati 14 will be aired at 9 p.m. on Sunday. India's international football player Sunil Chhetri and eight-time World Champion boxer Mary Kom will grace Amitabh Bachchan's quiz-based show.

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  FIFA shoots 'special series' with football star Sunil Chhetri

  Football | June 17, 2022 18:05 IST

  The 37-year-old is just two goals behind Lionel Messi's tally of 86 goals. He is the third-highest goal scorer in international football among active players, a list that is led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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  Sunil Chhetri makes it to top 5 goal-scorers in international football history; Twitter reacts

  Football | June 15, 2022 15:37 IST

  The talismanic Indian footballer conquered this feat while India took on Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier. Sunil Chhetri scored his 84th goal and in the process equaled Ferenc Puskas, the Real Madrid player's record.