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  The top 5 goal-scorer in international football history

  Football | June 15, 2022 15:46 IST

  Chhetri achieved this feat while India was playing against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier, the Indian captain scored his 84th goal and equaled Ferenc Puskas, the Real Madrid player's record.

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  Sunil Chhetri scripts record, becomes joint 5th highest goal-scorer in football history

  Football | December 20, 2022 14:32 IST

  Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in international football history.

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  Powered by Sunil Chhetri, Sahal Abdul - India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

  Football | June 11, 2022 23:41 IST

  India defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 

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  Sunil Chhetri urges fans to come and support team during Asian Cup Qualifiers

  Football | June 04, 2022 19:39 IST

  Sunil Chhetri urged fans to come and support the team during the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers beginning on June 8

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  When Laxman invited Chhetri to interact with North East cricketers

  Cricket | May 09, 2022 18:53 IST

  The aim of NCA was to ensure that even cricketers from the region could connect with someone who enjoys an iconic status in the region and can narrate his own success story in club and international arena

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  Sunil Chhetri ruled out of India's Bahrain and Belarus friendlies

  Football | March 07, 2022 15:15 IST

  Chhetri said he had multiple small injuries during the course of the domestic season and requires time to heal to be ready in time for the preparatory camp in May.

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  Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee, says it has been a dream journey

  Football | November 03, 2021 18:40 IST

  The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the journey that he has been through in the last 16 years has been nothing short of a dream.

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  Sunil Chhetri credits youngsters in Indian team for SAFF C'ship triumph

  Football | October 17, 2021 16:06 IST

  Chhetri, Indian football's torchbearer for the last 10 years, equaled Lionel Messi when he scored the team's opener -- and his 80th international goal against Nepal in the final.

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  India blank Nepal 3-0, win SAFF Championship for 8th time; Chhetri equals Messi with 80 goals

  Football | October 17, 2021 11:57 IST

  Chhetri scored in the 49th minute of the match, which put him level with Lionel Messi on 80 international goals.

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  It's going to end soon but not for next few years: Sunil Chhetri talks about career

  Cricket | October 14, 2021 20:04 IST

  The 37-year-old, who overtook the legendary Pele in the number of international goals with his 79th strike in the ongoing SAFF Championships.

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  Sunil Chhetri goes past Pele's international goals tally; one shy of equaling Lionel Messi

  Football | October 14, 2021 11:27 IST

  Sunil Chhetri scored a brace against Maldives during the SAFF Championship game on Wednesday and went past Pele in list of top international goalscorers.

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  Sunil Chhetri double strike helps India beat Maldives 3-1 and enter SAFF C'ships final

  Football | October 14, 2021 9:14 IST

  Chhetri scored in the 62nd and 71st minutes after Manvir Singh had given India the lead in the 33rd minute in the must-win match for India.

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  SAFF Championship: We cannot depend on just one player to score goals, says Igor Stimac

  Football | October 12, 2021 20:20 IST

  India have so far scored two goals in the ongoing SAFF Championships and both came through 37-year-old Chhetri, who equalled legendary Pele with his 77th strike in the match against Nepal.

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  Hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future, says Sunil Chhetri after equalling Pele

  Football | October 11, 2021 18:06 IST

  Chhetri, 37, equalled the legendary Pele when his 83rd-minute strike helped India beat Nepal 1-0 and saved his side from elimination in the SAFF Championship.

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  SAFF Championships: 10-man Bangladesh hold India 1-1 despite Chhetri's 76th international goal

  Football | October 04, 2021 20:06 IST

  The 37-year-old Chhetri, playing in his 121st match for India, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

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  Shared best relationship on field with Bhaichung Bhutia, Jeje lalpekhlua: Sunil Chhetri

  Football | September 30, 2021 16:54 IST

  The 37-year-old Chhetri is set to appear in his fifth SAFF Championship and before its kick off, he took a walk down the memory lane and picked his favourites from the tournament.

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  Sunil Chhetri, Farukh Choudhary strike in India's 2-1 win over Nepal in International friendly

  Football | September 05, 2021 21:02 IST

  It was Choudhary who put India ahead in the 62nd minute while Chhetri (80th) doubled the lead of the visitors.

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  Nepal are always tough when they play against us: Sunil Chhetri

  Football | August 31, 2021 16:05 IST

  India are scheduled to play Nepal on September 2 and September 5 in two away games.

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  We've majorly connected on Delhi street food memories: Kohli leads wishes as Chhetri turns 37

  Cricket | August 03, 2021 13:10 IST

  IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) also extended birthday wishes to Chhetri.

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  Sunil Chhetri nominated for Khel Ratna, Bala Devi for Arjuna

  Football | June 30, 2021 17:27 IST

  Chhetri has played 118 international matches, scoring 74 goals, both Indian records. Bala Devi, meanwhile, became the first Indian woman footballer to play for a top-flight league in Europe (Scotland).