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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 · Jul 14, 2023

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 · Jul 11, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 2023

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 · Jul 4, 2023

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 · Jul 4, 2023

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 · Jul 4, 2023

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 · Jul 3, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023