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ISL: NEUFC hold Bengaluru at home

KOLKATA: Buoyed by their impressive show against Hyderabad FC just before the international break, Simon Grayson came to Guwahati hoping to turn that draw into a victory this time around. However, what they met with was the resilience of NorthEast United FC under their new coach, Juan Pedro Benali.

The Times of India · Nov 27, 2023

ISL-10 | Bengaluru FC held by NorthEast United

BFC's wait for away win continues as they draw 1-1 with NorthEast United. Chhetri's penalty strike cancelled out by Jovanovic's own goal. BFC 8th on 6 points, NorthEast 6th on 9 points.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

We are stronger and more prepared for 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri

NEW DELHI: Talismanic India striker Sunil Chhetri believes his team is "strong" and "more prepared" than previous occasions to make it to the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers as the players have had good game time under their belts this year.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

Chhetri penalty enough for India

Team keeps hopes alive with win over Bangladesh

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

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

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Morning Digest | Special Session to debate Parliament’s 75-year journey, take up Bills; Apple farmers urge J&K L-G to restart MIS in Kashmir to save C-grade crop, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023