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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 Times of India

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…

The Hindu

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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India not living in real world, needs to change fast: Igor Stimac

The whole nation may be cheering the Indian football team's recent happy tidings, but the man at the helm is not letting himself go with the flow.

The Times of India

This team fights, no matter where and against which team: Sunil Chhetri

NEW DELHI: Inspirational Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday attributed the country's SAFF Championships triumph to the fighting spirit of the team while also lauding the support of the home fans.

The Times of India

Young Jeakson Singh flags the obvious about Manipur violence

Wonder what Kalyan Chaubey makes of Jeakson Singh’s act of courage during India’s celebration after winning the SAFF Championship, in trying to draw the Indian government to look at Manipur and help stop the horrific two-month-old violence in the state. Is a nameless, faceless, zero-nuance official All India Football Federation…

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SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude

SAFF Championship: Indian football on the rise with a settled squad and a never-say-die attitude. The recent title wins in the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship, just six months away from the AFC Asian Cup, will boost India’s confidence. India’s SAFF Championship triumph here, Igor Stimac was brusque in terming…

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SAFF 2023 final: Icy India's belief spot on for title

Putting in the hard yards, Chhetri's boys show exemplary fitness and mental fortitude to prevail against a stubborn Kuwait in penalties

The Times of India

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's diving save that helped India beat Kuwait to clinch SAFF Championships title

NEW DELHI: India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was the star of India's penalty shootout victory against Kuwait at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship Final: Gurpreet emerges as India’s hero in penalty shootout thriller against Kuwait

India claims its second title in a month after edging Kuwait in sudden-death; the regulation time ends 1-1 as Chhangte’s 38th-minute goal cancels out Alkhaldi’s strike. For the second match running, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu starred for India as it beat Kuwait 5-4 on penalties (sudden-death) to lift its ninth SAFF…

The Hindu

India beat Kuwait 5-4 in penalty shootout to win SAFF Championships title for 9th time

Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made the difference once again as he saved a crucial penalty kick in the summit clash to help India beat Kuwait 5-4 in the shootout and clinch SAFF Championships title for the ninth time here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Winner takes all: India face Kuwait test in SAFF Championship final

BENGALURU: Supremacy in South Asia is nothing new for the Indian football team, which has already won the regional title eight times. Precisely why the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was open to the idea of guest teams in the SAFF Championship to raise the competition level.

The Times of India

Sunil Chhetri extends contract with Bengaluru FC

NEW DELHI: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri, who will turn 39 in exactly two months, has officially inked a fresh one-year contract with Bengaluru FC. The agreement also includes the provision for an additional year, giving Chhetri the option to extend his association with the club.

The Times of India

India sets sight on their ninth SAFF Championship title

India faces Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Lebanon, aiming to secure their ninth title in front of a home crowd

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SAFF Championship: India eye ninth title

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India on Tuesday will aim to maintain their impressive track record and secure their ninth title as they face a formidable Kuwait in the SAFF Championship final.

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: India beat Lebanon on penalties to set up meeting with Kuwait in summit clash

BENGALURU: After an intense and entertaining battle at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium that saw India and Lebanon battle hard without scoring a goal for 120 minutes, defending champions India, powered by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and skipper Sunil Chhetri, advanced to the final of the SAFF Championship with a 4-2…

The Hindu

India beats Lebanon 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in SAFF Championship semifinal

India beat Lebanon 4-2 on penalties at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to enter the SAFF Championship final. The tie was goalless until the end of extra-time, and in the ensuing shoot-out, India was flawless. Sunil Chhetri, Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh and Udanta Singh didn’t even allow the Lebanon goalie to…

The Times of India

India beat Lebanon 4-2 in penalty shootout to enter SAFF Championship final

NEW DELHI: Defending champions India displayed remarkable composure, prevailing over Lebanon with a 4-2 victory in a gripping penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes of play in an intense showdown at the SAFF Championship football.

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SAFF Championship: India bank on Sunil Chhetri magic to overcome Lebanon in semifinal

Chhetri confident of Blue Tigers' preparedness despite missing coach Stimac, Jhingan Ali

The Hindu

Sunil Chhetri: No idea when my last game for India will be

Sunil Chhetri tsays he does not know when his last game for Indian national football team might be. “I have no idea when my last game for the country will be, ” said Chhetri. “I have never had long-term targets. I think about the next 10 days, the next match…

The Times of India

Determined to maintain unbeaten run: Sunil Chhetri

NEW DELHI: Despite feeling a drawn tie like a defeat, Indian captain Sunil Chhetri remains determined to preserve their unbeaten streak, an impressive home record spanning nearly four years.

The Hindu

SAFF Championship: Ill-tempered battle between India and Kuwait ends with honours even

Kuwait held India to a 1-1 draw in an evenly contested but ill-tempered battle of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

India brace up for tough challenge against Kuwait in SAFF Championship

India, having already secured a spot in the semifinals of the SAFF Championship, are preparing for their most challenging encounter in the tournament so far as they prepare to take on the formidable Kuwait in their final group stage match on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

India v Pakistan is not a classic football rivalry. But it could be

If Pakistan can get their act together off the pitch by finding relative stability the scope for progress on it is feasible

The Hindu

India downs Nepal 2-0 to enter SAFF Championship 2023 semifinals

India had a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on June 25th 2023. Second-half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day.

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