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Sunil Chhetri admits he's in 'bonus period' but yet to decide on retirement

Sunil Chhetri is in the "bonus period" of his career and won't play in 2026 when FIFA World Cup will take place. He's realistic enough to accept that, but hopes India will qualify

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ISL-10 | Hernandez’s moment of magic wins it for Bengaluru

Bengaluru FC win maiden ISL game of 2023-24 season, 2-1 vs East Bengal. Javi Hernandez's acrobatic bicycle kick in 72nd min turns tables on East Bengal. Naorem Mahesh's 15th min goal gave East Bengal lead. Chhetri equalized from penalty. Nandha Kumar's offside goal denied.

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ISL-10 | Chhetri returns as BFC looks to get back to winning ways

BFC hopes to get back to winning ways vs East Bengal in ISL. Sunil Chhetri's return will help, but Suresh Wangjam and Naorem Roshan are suspended. East Bengal is better placed, with Cleiton Silva in top form. Carles Cuadrat returns to BFC, hoping to go back a winner. Both teams…

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Leading country to Asian Games knockout stage in difficult circumstances, Sunil Chhetri missing son

HANGZHOU: Captain Sunil Chhetri played every minute of India's three Asian Games matches so far, scoring two of the team's three goals to lead the country to the round of 16 but having become a father recently, he is also missing his son.

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Chhetri penalty enough for India

Team keeps hopes alive with win over Bangladesh

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Chhetri strike downs Bangladesh, keeps India's Asian Games hopes alive

Asian Games | India 1-0 Bangladesh: late Sunil Chhetri strike keeps India alive in Asian Games, Dheeraj Singh and Marma's heroics keep game alive before Chhetri's winner

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After abrupt end, Kerala Blasters & BFC eye a fresh start in ISL

KOCHI: The two lead protagonists of the playoff drama last season, Kerala Blasters’ coach Ivan Vukomanovic and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri, wouldn’t be in the dugout when the two teams square off at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Thursday night.

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Bitterness out of their mind, Blasters take on Bengaluru in the ISL opener

Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC face off in the season-opener of the Indian Super League. Blasters have pushed away bitterness from last year's playoffs walkout and have new players, while Bengaluru has lost some players, including Sunil Chhetri, to the Indian team. Both teams are looking to make the most…

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Asian Games football: China thrashes under-prepared and jaded India 1-5

India's third-string team fatigued, lacked co-ordination in 1-5 loss to China in Asian Games opener. India must beat Bangladesh & Myanmar to qualify for 2nd round. Humidity, lack of training time & poor anticipation led to goals. Rahul KP's equaliser was best strike of match. Sunil Chhetri had little to…

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Igor Stimac: No training session before China game, we will give tactical preparation on flight

India's football team coach Stimac has no time for training ahead of Asian Games opener vs China. He'll use travel time for tactical prep. He'll decide if senior players Chhetri and Jhingan will play, with an eye on World Cup qualifiers. Squad lacks fullback, so wingers may fill in. Players…

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Chhetri only notable face in 17-member Indian football team for Asian Games, Stimac's status not known

Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad

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One change could take India to the football World Cup. Will they make it?

World’s most populous country are missing out on many players plying their trade abroad as they are not allowed to have dual nationality

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Kings Cup 2023 | India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout after conceding debatable penalty, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff

India were leading 2-1 till the 79th minute when the referee awarded a soft penalty to Iraq.

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India lose to Iraq in penalty shootout after conceding debatable penalty, face Lebanon in bronze medal playoff

CHIANG MAI (THAILAND): A Sunil Chhetri-less India conceded a late goal off a debatable penalty to miss out on their first ever win over higher-ranked Iraq, who won the King's Cup semifinal clash via penalty shootout here on Thursday.

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King’s Cup 2023: A litmus test to find India’s next striker after Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri's 39-year-old age and goal-scoring ability has India's national team dependent on him. Robin Singh, a former No. 9, believes Ishan Pandita, Manvir Singh and Rahim Ali can provide a solution. Stimac is looking for a replacement ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the King's Cup 2023…

The Times of India

How football team finally got the nod for Asian Games after government had refused clearance

NEW DELHI: The non-inclusion of senior team players in the Indian football contingent for the Asian Games and a lack of clarity on whether clubs would release players for the Games were the two primary reasons, apart from the government's selection criteria, why Sports Authority of India (SAI) initially refused…

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Sunil Chhetri turns 39: Take a look at his accomplishments

Ace Indian striker Sunil Chhetri, considered as one of the greatest footballers produced in the country, turned 39 on Thursday. Read further on Dynmite News:

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Doubts persist over senior players' role at Asian Games

PANAJI: National coach Igor Stimac has included three seniors among the final 22-member squad for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and is now working on getting the best preparations for the continental tournament.

The Times of India

Chhetri, Sandhu & Jhingan's names not in list sent for Asian Games; AIFF prez says organisers have been requested to give them accreditation

NEW DELHI: Indian football's talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and centre-back Sandesh Jhingan's names are missing from the country's official list of athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, TOI has reliably learnt.

The Times of India

With Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Indian football has made significant progress in recent times, with notable advancements in the sport's popularity among the public. This rising interest, along with the sport's development, has led to a strong argument in favor of including both the men's and women's national football teams in the upcoming…

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian football’s centre of gravity

Sunil Chhetri's passion and drive have been instrumental in the rise of Indian football. From 2000-odd fans in 2013 to 26,000 in 2023, Chhetri's influence has been felt in the form of increased fan engagement and a new crop of younger, fitter players. His competitive spirit and willingness to work…

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Igor Stimac was behind me all the time, says India's assistant coach Mahesh Gawli

PANAJI: Indian football is on the upswing with the national team winning a record three trophies in the last four months and remaining unbeaten in 2023. Captain Sunil Chhetri has led by example on the field, while India are not short of leaders on the sidelines.

The Hindu

With a triple triumph to boot, Sunil Chhetri promises more for Indian football fans

Sunil chhetri says that he does not like to hear things like ‘you should rest this one and that one’, adds that the decision is not his alone, but declares that he is available for every game. Sunil Chhetri is leading India in style, and after scoring a record-extending 92…

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Virat Kohli and I share 'a lot of meaningful chats', says Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri is one of the most iconic footballers India has produced. Besides his leadership, the Indian stalwart is a milestone man as well with 92 international goals to his name across 18 years since he first wore the India jersey.

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