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'These last few days...': Sunil Chhetri's heartfelt post ahead of final international game

NEW DELHI: The football world eagerly anticipates June 6, a momentous yet sad day when Sunil Chhetri, a legendary figure in the sport, will make his final appearance for the Blue Tigers against Kuwait at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

The Times of India

Sunil Chhetri gave his heart, soul & everything for India, says Renedy Singh

GUWAHATI: Sunil Chhetri might have announced his retirement as a player on Thursday, but his former teammates – seniors and juniors alike – want him to stay connected with the Blue Tigers in some capacity for the wealth of knowledge that the long-standing India captain has accumulated over the years.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup qualifier: IND vs AFG | India eyes goals in Sunil Chhetri's 150th international appearance

Sunil Chhetri's milestone 150th international match crucial for India's World Cup Qualifier hopes against Afghanistan.

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India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan

Bolstered by the return of Jeakson Singh and Anwar Ali, the Indian football team will renew its quest for a maiden entry into the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when it faces a weakened Afghanistan

The Hindu

‘They bring us joy’: Afghans swept up in cricketing fairytale

Blue Tigers’ exceptional performances in India a ray of light in country beset by problems

The Guardian - UK

Lajong draw match and crowd as I-League returns to Shillong

KOLKATA: On a busy Thursday afternoon, a capacity crowd of 5581 — according to official figures — celebrated the return of the I-League in the Meghalaya capital, albeit after a gap of four years. They filled up the stands at Shillong Sports Association Stadium, the temporary home of Shillong Lajong,…

The Times of India

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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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

India coach Stimac not happy with losing possession but says team close to meeting his expectations

NEW DELHI: Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has voiced his dissatisfaction with his players' tendency to lose possession of the ball at critical moments during matches. Despite their recent success in the Intercontinental Cup, Stimac believes there is room for improvement as India gears up for the semifinals…

The Times of India

SAFF Championship: We will approach Kuwait game with a positive mentality, says India’s Chhangte

Lallianzuala Chhangte grabbing the spotlight has been a regular feature this season. A top-notch season with Mumbai City FC saw him win the League Winners Shield and the Golden Ball. India has already booked a semifinal berth in the 2023 SAFF Championships after wins against Pakistan and Nepal. But it…

The Hindu

It’s Mission Asian Cup for the Blue Tigers as coach Stimac prepares a blueprint for the road ahead

Former Croatian World Cupper Igor Stimac, who has helmed the Indian team for the past four years, has started the final lap of the preparatory process that will see the country begin its Asian Cup campaign in the second week of January in Qatar.

The Hindu

Head coach Igor Stimac narrows down Indian football squad to 27 players

NEW DELHI: Indian senior men's football team head coach Igor Stimac has narrowed his squad down to 27 players after two days of rigorous medical tests at the Blue Tigers' camp in Bhubaneswar.

The Times of India

Anirudh Thapa scores winner as India beat Myanmar 1-0 in tri-nation opener

NEW DELHI: Anirudh Thapa scored the all-important winner to give India a 1-0 win over Myanmar in the opening match of the tri-nation international football tournament in Imphal, Manipur on Wednesday.

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