UAE defeat spirited Indian team in AFC Asian Cup clash 2-0
Abu Dhabi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Aiming for qualification from the group stages, the Indian National Team ended up on the losing side going down 0-2 to hosts United Arab Emirates in their second Group stage match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Never thought I will play so many games for India: Chhetri
Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (IBNS): In today's dynamic world of football, it's not easy to go out and perform day in and day out, especially when your performance is being scrutinized from every possible angle. Amidst all of the analysis by all of India’s opponents, Sunil Chhetri has made it look so easy, no matter whichever team he faces.
Chhetri prefers to walk backstage after victory against Thailand
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): On a night when the highest Indian scorer in International Football scored two against Thailand in India’s 4-1 victory, Sunil Chhetri preferred to walk backstage.
Not getting carried away with the win: Constantine
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): A superb second-half performance where the Indian National Team scored three goals in a 4-1 win over Thailand, led the Blue Tigers to the top of Group A, showcasing the attacking prowess and disciplined defending of Constantine’s men.
Indian roar to score four past Thailand
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Back in the AFC Asian Cup after an eight-year wait, the Blue Tigers kicked-off their campaign in Asia’ elite footballing tournament in style with a 4-1 win over Thailand.
My understanding with Sunil Chhetri is telepathic: Jeje
Abu Dhabi, Dec 25 (IBNS): Jeje Lalpekhlua first struck everyone’s eyes when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan, that too at the age of 19 -- in his first tournament. Since then, despite scoring regularly, he was in and out of the national squad till 2015, after which he cemented his place striking a “telepathic understanding” with Sunil Chhetri.
Sunil Chhetri sets the best example: Renedy
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IBNS); With the AFC Asian Cup 2019 knocking at the door, former Indian midfielder Renedy Singh, a member of India’s AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 campaign, feels talismanic striker “Sunil Chhetri sets the best example in the current team.”
Ankle injury rules out Sunil Chhetri out for two weeks
New Delhi, Nov Iconic National Team striker Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of India’s forthcoming International Friendly against Jordan following an ankle injury sustained during JSW Bengaluru’s Hero ISL match against Kerala Blasters on Nov 5, 2018.
Sunil Chhetri adjudged 2017 AIFF Player of the Year
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri was named the 2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year on Sunday.
This win is for the fans who filled the stands: Sunil Chhetri after Intercontinental Cup victory
Mumbai, June 10 (IBNS): An excited Sunil Chhetri, who guided his team to victory in the final match against Kenya, thanked fans in India for filling up the stand during the national side's matches of the Intercontinental Cup.
Sunil Chhetri's appeal creates magic, tickets of India-Kenya match sold out?
Mumbai, June 4 (IBNS): After captain Sunil Chhetri appealed his fans to watch the national side play, tickets for the second match between India and Kenya in Intercontinental Cup have been sold out, media reports said.
After Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar now urges fans to support Indian football team
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): After Virat Kohli, now ex-Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has urged fans to support and watch national football team play in the stadium.
I had a dream but never dreamt of playing 100 matches: Sunil
Mumbai, June 3 (IBNS): Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri on Sundya said he never dreamt of playing 100 international games for the national side.
Sunil Chhetri urges fans to visit stadiums to see Indian national side play
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has urged fans to watch the national team play by visiting stadiums.
Sunil Chhetri wins 'Hero of the League'
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The individual awards of the Hero I-League 2016-17 are, finally, confirmed following a rigorouselection process where all ten coaches and captains cast their votes.