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Sunil Chhetri surpasses Messi to become 2nd highest international goalscorer
Doha: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer on Monday. Chhetri achieved the feat…
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Sunil Chhetri recovers from coronavirus
New Delhi: Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who earlier tested positive for coronavirus, on Sunday announced that he has got an all-clear from the recent tests. “Got an all-clear from the…
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Talent is not the problem in our country, says Chhetri
New Delhi: Birthday boy and iconic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday said talent is not the problem in the country and all stakeholders need to ensure that the next crop…
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Chhetri wants team to get in sync with Igor Stimac’s approach
New Delhi [India]: Indian senior national team’s Sunil Chhetri has said the team is going to back coach Igor Stimac in all his plans because the more they are in sync with…
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Winning the Intercontinental Cup would be great for us: Igor Stimac
New Delhi [India]: Indian football coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday said that winning the upcoming Intercontinental Cup would be great for the whole team but remarked that he is not insisting on…
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King’s Cup: India defeats Thailand 1-0
Buriram: India defeated Thailand 1-0 in the King’s Cup on Saturday at Chang Arena in Buriram in Thailand. This win is the Indian’s new coach Igor Stimac’s first win since his appointment.…
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Sunil Chhetri hails newly appointed Indian coach Igor Stimac
Leeds: India’s all-time top goalscorer Sunil Chhetri praised Igor Stimac, who has been recently appointed as the new head coach for Indian national team, saying the Croatian international has a lot of…
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Indian football team drawn in group F of AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers
New Delhi: The Indian Under-19 football team was drawn in group ‘F’ of the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers 2020 on Thursday. The team will be accompanied by hosts Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and…
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Chennai City knock Bengaluru out of Super Cup
Bhubaneswar: Chennai City FC emerged on top in the battle of champions, edging out Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the first quarter-final of th Super Cup 2019 played at the Kalinga Stadium in…
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Gautam Gambhir among 5 sportsperson received Padma Award
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, and four other sports personalities received Padma Awards from President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday for their awe-inspiring contribution to the sports world. Gambhir was…
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Sunil Chhetri receives ‘Football Ratna’ award
New Delhi: Star Indian striker Sunil Chhetri was awarded the first-ever ‘Football Ratna’ by Football Delhi, the State Association governing the sport in the national capital. Delhi Football president of Shaji Prabhakaran…
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Being chosen for Padma Shri is just pure happiness, says famous footballer Sunil Chhetri
New Delhi: It is a matter of “just pure happiness” for being chosen to receive the prestigious Padma Shri award, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has said. “At the moment, it…
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Teammates recall brotherhood as defender Anas Edathodika retires
New Delhi: Breaking into the senior national team at the age of 30 and gathering 19 caps in his four-year career for the Indian football team did not stop defender Anas Edathodika…