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Sunil Chhetri returns to the Indian squad for March's matches, fortifying the team for both a friendly with the Maldives and crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. At age 40, Chhetri's experience is seen as pivotal for India’s 2027 campaign.

Sunil Chhetri returns from retirement for India

Sunil Chhetri returns to the Indian squad for March's matches, fortifying the team for both a friendly with the Maldives and crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. At age 40, Chhetri's experience is seen as pivotal for India&rsquo;s 2027 campaign.

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri has been called up to the Indian national football team for the international window in March, just under a year following his retirement.
Head coach Manolo M&aacute;rquez included Chhetri in his 26-member squad, set to face the Maldives in a friendly on March 19. At that time, Chhetri will be 40 years, 7 months, and 16 days old.
Following the friendly, the Blue Tigers will kick off their campaign in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers. They are slated to play Bangladesh on March 25 at Shillong's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Also in India's qualification group are Hong Kong and Singapore. The team is striving to make it past the group stage, having not progressed in previous Asian Cup attempts.
M&aacute;rquez emphasized the significance of qualifying for the Asian Cup, stating via the All India Football Federation&rsquo;s social media channels that after discussions with Chhetri, it was agreed he would strengthen the team.
Chhetri's return has been warmly received, given his legendary status and impressive record of 94 goals in 150 international appearances. Globally, he trails only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ali Daei in terms of international goals for men's football.
Though Chhetri stepped back from international play after a June 2024 World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, he has continued his club career with Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League. A stalwart since his professional beginnings with Mohun Bagan in 2002, Chhetri has been instrumental in numerous Indian victories, including the Nehru Cups and SAFF Championships, and clinching the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup to qualify India for its first AFC Asian Cup in nearly three decades.

The Indian football team will begin the post-Sunil Chhetri era with a do-or-die clash against Qatar on Tuesday. The Blue Tigers need to either match or better the result of Afghanistan, who face Kuwait in the other Group A clash.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: India begin post-Chhetri era with do-or-die clash vs Qatar

The Indian football team will begin the post-Sunil Chhetri era with a do-or-die clash against Qatar on Tuesday. The Blue Tigers need to either match or better the result of Afghanistan, who face Kuwait in the other Group A clash.

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar here on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old Chhetri called time on his glorious international career by playing in last week's fixture against Kuwait in Kolkata, which ended in a goal-less draw as the team failed to give him a fitting farewell.
Chhetri ended with 94 goals in 151 matches, having led the country with aplomb for more than a decade.
The Indian team will be led by the 32-year-old first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who has so far appeared in 72 internationals and is the most experienced player in the 23-member squad after Chhetri's retirement.
An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that a defeat will end their campaign and dash all hopes of securing a maiden entry into the third round of the World Cup Qualifiers.
India remain in the second spot with five points and a goal difference of -3. Afghanistan, who also played out a 0-0 draw with Qatar in their last outing in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia, are in third spot with a goal difference of -10, the stalemate making the job much more difficult for Igor Stimac's wards.
Qatar, who have already qualified for the third round as group-toppers, have named a largely youthful squad, with 21 out of their 29 players below the age of 24.
"We have watched the Afghanistan versus Qatar game and will work on the attacking transition, with a hope to start scoring goals from the chances we create," said Stimac.
"I&rsquo;ve told them that the only thing they need to do is enjoy the game, be proud of their country, and take the opportunities.It&rsquo;s all about the 90 minutes for us tomorrow, and we are prepared to die on the pitch, if required.
India had their first practice in Doha on Sunday evening and are having the official training session on Monday at the match venue.
For the Blue Tigers, a result is a must. If they lose against Qatar, they will be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers third round.
They will then be doing battle in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers third round matches for a place at the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia.
However, if India beat Qatar, they will be in pole position to make the World Cup Qualifiers third round and a direct spot at the Asian Cup thanks to their much-superior goal difference over Afghanistan.
If India draw against Qatar, they will qualify for the third round only if the match between Kuwait and Afghanistan, which will kick off in Kuwait City two hours after India's match, also ends in a draw.
In that scenario, India will finish second in the group with six points, the same as Afghanistan, but with a better goal difference.
Kuwait are at the bottom of the table with four points but with Qatar already through to the third round, all the other three teams remain in contention for the second and final berth from Group A.
For over a decade, one question that has dogged Indian football is, "Who, after Sunil Chhetri?" The team is yet to find a lethal striker to succeed him.
Rahim Ali struggled as a substitute in the previous match and lacked clinical finishing skills. The likes of Manvir Singh, Vikram Partap Singh and David Lalhlansanga comprise India's forward line but they are yet to make a statement upfront.
"We are not thinking about it (Chhetri&rsquo;s absence). We've played several games over the last five years without him, and we have shown that we can play in a composed manner. We&rsquo;ve got other leaders in the side, who now need to step up," Stimac said.
The fancied Qatar side will look to exploit wherever the India team is found wanting, making it extremely important for defenders Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary and Rahul Bheke to be on their toes at all times.
In the midfield, the likes of Sahal Abdul Samad, Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco and Lallianzuala Chhangte will need to be creative with their passing and intelligent with movement off the ball.
Match starts at 9.15PM IST.&nbsp;

Sunil Chhetri bid an emotional farewell to his fans after the India vs. Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Sunil Chhetri retires from international football: Arjun Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan pen heartfelt notes

<h2>Sunil Chhetri bid an emotional farewell to his fans after the India vs. Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.</h2>

Actor Arjun Kapoor penned a heartfelt tribute to footballer Sunil Chhetri as he bid an emotional farewell to his fans after the India vs. Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Arjun shared a photo of the iconic footballer on his Instagram story, accompanied by a touching message.
&lsquo;End of an era. Thank you, Sunil Chhetri for the memories, the passion and the unmatched dedication,&rsquo; wrote Arjun, who is an avid football fan. The actor is often spotted playing the game with his fellow actors Ranbir Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan.
Actor Abhishek Bachchan also shared a picture of Sunil Chhetri on his Instagram. In the photo, Chhetri stands in the stadium with his hands folded in the air, wearing his football jersey.
Abhishek accompanied his post with a congratulatory message: "Congratulations, Cap, on such a legendary career! It has been an honour to see you play for the country and lead by example," Bachchan wrote.
Meanwhile, Arjun Kapoor has been making headlines for his rumored breakup with Malaika Arora. Recently, he shared a cryptic post about &lsquo;life choices&rsquo; on social media.&nbsp;
The quote read, &lsquo;We have two choices in life. We can be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities,&rsquo; suggesting that we can either let the past hold us back or look forward to new opportunities.
A few days back, Arjun and Malaika sparked breakup rumours after a source informed Pinkvilla that their relationship has &lsquo;run its course.&rsquo;&nbsp;
&lsquo;Malaika and Arjun had a very special relationship and both of them will continue to hold a special place in each other&rsquo;s hearts. They have chosen to part ways and will maintain a dignified silence in this matter. They won&rsquo;t allow anyone to drag and dissect their relationship,&rsquo; a source told Pinkvilla.
&lsquo;They had a long, loving, fruitful relationship that has unfortunately run its course now. That doesn&rsquo;t mean there is any bad blood between them. They respect each other hugely and have been a pillar of strength for each other. Over the years, they have given their relationship a lot of respect. They will continue to give each other the same respect despite them deciding to part ways. Both of them were in a serious relationship for years, and they expect people to be gracious enough to give them space at this emotional time,&rsquo; the source added.
However, Malaika&rsquo;s manager denied the rumours and assuring they were very much together.&nbsp;
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Sunil Chhetri also discussed his close relationship with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, highlighting the support he received from him during this decision-making process. &ldquo;He is very close to me, understands me."

Sunil Chhetri reveals his retirement decision was driven by mental factors. not physical limitations

 "I was fighting with myself, trying to think holistically, it came instinctively" - Sunil Chhetri

#SunilChhetri #IndianFootball

Sunil Chhetri also discussed his close relationship with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, highlighting the support he received from him during this decision-making process. &ldquo;He is very close to me, understands me."

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri explained that his decision to announce his retirement from international football was driven more by mental factors than physical ones. Chhetri had announced on Friday that he will retire from international football after next month's World Cup qualifier against Kuwait. This decision marks the end of an illustrious 19-year career, during which Chhetri has established himself as India's top goal-scorer with 94 goals and the most-capped player in the country's history.
The 39-year-old explained, &ldquo;The retirement decision was not because of physical aspect, I am still fit, running, chasing, defending, the hard work is not difficult, the reason is to do with the mental aspect,&rdquo; he said during a virtual interaction. He refrained from delving into specifics regarding mental health, an issue that has increasingly gained attention among professional athletes.
Reflecting on his decision, Chhetri shared, &ldquo;I was fighting with myself, trying to think holistically, it came instinctively. One year I will be in Bengaluru FC, I don't know how long I will be playing (domestic football), after that, I want to take a sabbatical.&rdquo; His current contract with Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League extends until next year.
Chhetri also touched upon his future plans, mentioning that while coaching is not immediately on his agenda, he is open to considering it during his sabbatical. &ldquo;I will not say never, I will think during my sabbatical but it's not very high on my agenda as of now,&rdquo; he said.
The iconic footballer, who has been a key figure in Indian football since the retirement of Bhaichung Bhutia, noted that he consulted India coach Igor Stimac before making his retirement decision public. &ldquo;When I went to Stimac and told him about my retirement decision, he understood it,&rdquo; Chhetri mentioned.
Additionally, Chhetri discussed his close relationship with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, highlighting the support he received from him during this decision-making process. &ldquo;He is very close to me, understands me,&rdquo; Chhetri said, emphasising the camaraderie between the two sports personalities.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/sunil-chhetri-retires-india-s-most-decorated-footballer-s-records-and-historic-feats-1715856908969">Sunil Chhetri retires: India's most-decorated footballer's records and historic feats</a>
(With PTI inputs)

Yuvrai called him a legend, saying the legacy of the 39-year-old veteran of 150 national appearances will remain for a very long time

Sunil Chhetri retirement: Sports world pays tribute to the legendary footballer

Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh were among the leading sports personalities who lauded Sunil Chhetri's achievements after the iconic India striker on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football.

<h2>Yuvraj called him a legend, saying the legacy of the 39-year-old veteran of 150 national appearances will remain for a very long time</h2>

Batting maestro Virat Kohli, 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh and former star footballer Bhaichung Bhutia were among the leading sports personalities who lauded Sunil Chhetri's achievements after the iconic India striker on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football.
Chhetri, the long-serving national team captain announced his decision to call it a day after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.
Commenting on Chhetri's video post on Instagram, Kohli wrote for his good friend: "My brother. Proud."
Yuvraj called him a legend, saying the legacy of the 39-year-old veteran of 150 national appearances will remain for a very long time.
"A real legend of the game who took Indian football onto the global stage. Your passion has inspired a generation to take up the game... your legacy in Indian sports will be remembered forever...you can look back with pride as you get set for your final game, thank you legend," wrote Yuvraj in an Instagram story.
Chhetri, who made his international debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. He will leave the scene as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player.
Legendary India forward Bhutia, who Chhetri succeeded as captain, told PTI that it was a great loss for Indian football.
"Sunil, no doubt, will go down as one of the greatest players India had ever produced. His contribution to Indian football is immense. It's a great loss for Indian football," said Bhutia, the former India captain.
"I am fortunate to have played with him as a senior player. When I came in (I M) Vijayan was senior to me, after that Sunil (Chhetri) came. I am fortunate to have served Indian football in between two stalwarts of Indian football," added Bhutia.
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, member of the India squad for the T20 World Cup, wished Chhetri a "happy retirement".
"What a run you have had! Congratulations on an amazing career," wrote Chahal on 'X', while Chhetri's Bengaluru FC and India team-mate, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, wished he could change his compatriot's mind.
"Never wanted to see this happen, I wish I could do something to change your mind but I also understand why it is happening bhai. The whole country needs to celebrate your international career on the 6th of June the way you deserve. My Captain," Sandhu wrote on 'X'.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) said Chhetri will continue to motivate the coming generations.
"Your legacy on and off-the-field will always be remembered! You have always been and will continue to inspire us. Thank you."
BCCI termed Chhetri a "phenomenal icon", saying his "career has been nothing short of extraordinary and you have been a phenomenal icon for Indian football and Indian sports,"
while India spinner Kuldeep Yadav congratulated the legend on a "fantastic career".
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru saluted the No. 11 jersey, saying, "What a ride this has been, skipper! 94 international goals, so many laurels, an unbroken conviction and you've inspired so many young Indians to dream big. Happy farewell to the No.11 (No.9) but India's 1," wrote RCB on 'X'.

A World Cup appearance evaded Chhetri in his 19-year-long career but he led India to 11 illustrious titles across tournaments. 


Sunil Chhetri retires: India's most-decorated footballer's records and historic feats

A World Cup appearance evaded Chhetri in his 19-year-long career but he led India to 11 illustrious titles across tournaments.&nbsp;

Sunil Chhetri called time on his two-decade long career on May 16, bringing down the curtains on an unparalleled performance in Indian football history.&nbsp; The 39-year-old will play his last international game on June 06, which is a World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, and will conclude his career as India's most-capped and top-scorer player in history. Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. So far, he has made 150 appearances for the Indian team.&nbsp; He is also third in the list of goal scorers among active players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and currently sits as the fourth in the all-time list of international goal-scorers as well. A World Cup appearance evaded Chhetri in his 19-year-long career but he was part of the Indian team during 11 renowned title triumphs across tournaments.&nbsp; With him, the Blue Tigers found success at the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008, the Nehru Cup (2007, 2009, 2012), SAFF Championships (2011, 2015, 2021, 2023), Intercontinental Cup (2018, 2023) and the Tri-Nation Series (2023).&nbsp; In club football, Chhetri has a number of historic feats to his name.&nbsp; For starters, he is the only Indian to have played for clubs across three different continents, the Indian Super League, the Sporting CP in Portuguese football league (2012) and Kansas City Wizards (2010) in USA's Major League Soccer.&nbsp; He is also the second-highest scorer in ISL history with 61 strikes. Across ISL, Chhetri has represented Bengaluru FC and Mumbai FC, leading Bengaluru to the AFC Cup final in 2016 as well as won trophies like the I-League (2014 and 2016), ISL (2019), Super Cup (2018). with PTI inputs

Chhetri will leave the scene as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player.

India football captain Sunil Chhetri announces retirement

Chhetri will leave the scene as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player.

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a glorious two-decade career.
The long-serving national team captain announced his decision via a video he posted on his social media accounts.
India are currently second in Group A with four points, behind leaders Qatar.
"The match against Kuwait is the last," the 39-year-old Chhetri said while announcing his decision to retire.
Chhetri had made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored on the occasion against Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, though, lost that game 1-2.
Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. He will leave the scene as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player. He is also third in the list of goal scorers among active players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Chhetri marked the occasion with a goal from the spot in the 37th minute. This was his 94th international goal and he remains third on the list of goal-scorers among active players.

Sunil Chhetri scores in his 150th match but India go down 1-2 vs Afghanistan | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Sunil Chhetri scored in his 150th international game but he ended the match in tears as Afghanistan beat India 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Chhetri marked the occasion with a goal from the spot in the 37th minute. This was his 94th international goal and he remains third on the list of goal-scorers among active players.

India's 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan was a special match for Sunil Chhetri as the Indian football icon was felicitated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for appearing in his 150th international game.
Chhetri marked the occasion with a goal from the spot in the 37th minute. This was his 94th international goal and he remains third on the list of goal-scorers among active players.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, Assam Football Association secretary Sangrang Brahma, AIFF's technical committee chairperson I.M. Vijayan were among the dignitaries who presented mementoes to India captain Chhetri before the start of the match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium.
Chhetri, 39, first donned the senior national jersey on June 12, 2005, in a friendly match against Pakistan in Quetta.
He was India's scorer in the 1-1 draw. Since then, he has made 149 appearances for the national team, netting a record 93 goals.
A prolific goal-getter, Chhetri holds the unique record of scoring at least one goal in his first, 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th and 125th match for the Blue Tigers.
However, the match didn't end the way he would liked it to as two second-half goals by Afghanistan meant that they beat India 2-1.
Rahmat Akbari scored the equaliser and Sharif Mukhammad capitalised on a mistake from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to clinch the victory for Afghanistan.
The loss left Chhetri in tears as both goals were conceded when he was off the field. India has now lost 5 and won none in their last 6 matches. They hadn't scored a single goal before this game in the last 5 matches.

Sunil Chhetri's all-important penalty kept India in the hunt for a place in the Round of 16. The Blue Tigers previously lost to China 1-5.

Asian Games 2023: Sunil Chhetri's penalty seals vital 1-0 victory for India against Bangladesh

The Indian football team had a tough day but still managed to get a crucial win against Bangladesh, courtesy of a late penalty from captain Sunil Chhetri at #AsianGames2023

<h2>Sunil Chhetri's all-important penalty kept India in the hunt for a place in the Round of 16. The Blue Tigers previously lost to China 1-5.</h2>

The Indian football team had a tough day at the office but still managed to get all three points against Bangladesh in the Group A encounter at the Asian Games 2023.
The Indian team, predominantly comprising lesser-experienced players, aimed to bounce back after their massive 1-5 defeat to China in their first game.
Throughout the match, India made numerous attempts to breach the resilient Bangladeshi defence. However, they faced difficulty in finding the net, leading to a goalless first half. Even in the second half, chances seemed to slip away, with a Samuel Kynshi free-kick hitting the crossbar, keeping the score level.
It was in the 84th minute that left winger Bryce Miranda received a long pass near the opposition box. A foul by Bangladesh captain Rahmat Mia resulted in India being awarded a crucial penalty.
Stepping up to the challenge, Captain Sunil Chhetri confidently placed the ball into the bottom-left corner, granting India a late 1-0 advantage. The Indian side, under Igor Stimac's guidance, held firm to their lead, securing a significant win that keeps them firmly in the running for the knockout stage.
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Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games' football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21.

Sunil Chhetri to lead second-string 18-member Indian football team at Asian Games

Sunil Chhetri to lead inexperienced pack at Asian Games!

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Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games' football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21.

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri was the only notable face in the 18-member Indian squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games as All India Football Federation (AIFF) finally managed to stich a second-rung team, but there is still a big question mark on head coach Igor Stimac accompanying the team.
Most of the clubs had shown unwillingness to release the 22 players named in the Indian squad as the Asian Games' football competition schedule clashes with the ISL, which starts on September 21.
This could be seen as a massive loss of face for AIFF president and BJP leader Kalyan Chaubey, who had actually made hectic parleys with the ministry to send the team despite not meeting the government criteria to compete in the quadrennial extravaganza.
After prolonged parleys, the AIFF was able to announce an under-strength team made up of nine players from the original 22, including Chhetri, while the remaining were made up of inexperienced players from the clubs.
But there are doubts whether Stimac will travel to Hangzhou at the helm of such an under-strength team. He had earlier said that the Asian Games was a priority.
Initially, the AIFF said through a press release that the team will comprise 17 players but later added Mohun Bagan's Deepak Tangri in the squad. It could be a rare instance of India sending an under-strength football team in a major competition. The only saving grace was the inclusion of the current Indian football poster boy Chhetri, who recently became a father.
The two other senior footballers, defender Sandesh Jhingan of FC Goa and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu of Bengaluru FC -- were not released by their clubs.
Azfar Noorani of Mumbai Kenkre FC, which played in the 2022-23 I-League but were relegated to second division, was also named in the team. The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".
The Indian team is scheduled to begin its Asian Games campaign with a match against China on September 19, followed by games against Bangladesh (September 21) and Myanmar (September 24).
The top two teams from the six groups will make it to the pre-quarterfinals, with four best-ranked third-placed sides also qualifying.
The football team did not meet the qualifying criteria to be part of the Asian Games contingent but got clearance from the sports ministry on the prospect of the best side being picked, with Chhetri, Jhingan and number one goalkeeper Gurpreet in the squad.
But the ISL clubs had other plans as they refused to release their players as doing so would mean missing three to four matches. They are, however, not bound to release the players as the Asian Games did not fall in the FIFA international match window. A hapless AIFF was even hoping that the ISL clubs would release any 22 players from the registered 50 for the Asian Games to allow the senior men's team to participate in the continental showpiece.
The under-strength team has just two goalkeepers, instead of three in a normal 22-member squad, and it could be problematic if there are injuries during the tournament.
The team will also have to pick 10 outfield players from 16 and any further injury can lead to limiting the number of substitutions and most of the players will have to be on the field for long time.
Bengaluru FC, which had six players in the original 22, refused to release Gurpreet but agreed to Chhetri and Rohit Danu to be with the national team. In the absence of Gurpeet, the Indian goal will be manned by either Gurmeet Singh or Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem.
FC Goa also refused to let go of Jhingan while East Bengal, which had two players in the earlier squad, did not have any in the final team. Mohun Bagan have two players in Sumit Rathi and Tangri while Gurkirat Singh is the lone player from Mumbai City FC.
Many of final team players have not played too many matches for their respective ISL clubs and have not been regular first XI players.
The Indian Squad:
Gurmeet Singh, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, Sumit Rathi, Narender Gahlot, Deepak Tangri, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Samuel James, Rahul KP, Abdul Rabeeh Anjukandan, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Azfar Noorani, Rahim Ali, Vincy Bareto, Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu, Gurkirat Singh, Aniket Jadhav.

Apart from Sunil Chhetri, vice-captain Sandesh Jhingan and first-team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were also included in India's squad for the Asian Games.

Indian football team: Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, and Gurpreet Singh part of Asian Games squad

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, seasoned defender Sandesh Jhingan, and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu are part of the 22-member Indian men's football squad for #AsianGames2023

#IndianFootball #BlueTigers

<h2>Apart from Sunil Chhetri, vice-captain Sandesh Jhingan and first-team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were also included in India's squad for the Asian Games.</h2>

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, seasoned defender Sandesh Jhingan, and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu have been announced as part of the 22-member Indian men's football squad set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games.
Under the guidance of national senior team head coach Igor Stimac, the Indian squad will showcase its talent in Hangzhou, China, the host city for the Games.
The participation of the Indian men's and women's football teams in the Hangzhou Games was initially uncertain due to the sports ministry's criteria of sending only top-8 ranked teams in the continent. However, after an appeal from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), both the men's and women's teams were granted approval to compete.
India's men's football team will be in Group A, alongside hosts China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The Asian Games' football competition follows an Under-23 format, but due to the event's one-year delay, players born up to January 1, 1999, who are 24 years old, have been allowed to participate.
This marks India's return to the Asian Games after missing the 2018 edition in Jakarta, making it the first time in nine years for the two-time Asian Games champions to participate in the continental event.
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India's squad:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Gurmeet Singh, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem.
Defenders: Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Narender Gahlot, Lalchungnunga, Akash Mishra, Roshan Singh, Ashish Rai.
Midfielders: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Apuia Ralte, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Rahul KP, Naorem Mahesh Singh.
Forwards: Siva Sakthi Narayanan, Rahim Ali, Sunil Chhetri, Aniket Jadhav, Vikram Partap Singh, Rohit Danu.
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India's all-time record goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri has signed a one-year deal with his club Bengaluru FC, with the option of an additional year.

Sunil Chhetri: Indian football captain commits future to Bengaluru FC with contract extension

India's all-time record goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri has signed a one-year extension with his club Bengaluru FC, with the option of an additional year.

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<h2>India's all-time record goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri has signed a one-year deal with his club Bengaluru FC, with the option of an additional year.</h2>

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has signed a one-year extension with Bengaluru FC on Monday. The one-year deal includes an option for an additional year, securing Chhetri's future with the club.
As the world's third-highest goal-scorer among active players, Chhetri proudly revealed his commitment to Bengaluru FC by unveiling a banner at the Kanteerava Stadium following India's triumph over Lebanon in the SAFF Championship semifinal on Saturday. With this extension, Chhetri will continue his journey with the club, with whom he has already won seven trophies.
"I have signed a Bengaluru FC contract a fair few times, and what I can tell you is that it always feels special, even when it probably should not, given it is a formality. I am so happy that I will be spending two more years here," expressed Chhetri after putting pen to paper.
Chhetri acknowledged the significant role played by the fans in influencing his decision. Despite receiving generous offers from other prestigious clubs over the years, Chhetri couldn't fathom leaving Bengaluru FC due to the profound impact the fans have had on him.
As the club captain since its inception in 2013, Chhetri holds the distinction of being the longest-serving player for the Blues, having been an integral part of the team for ten seasons. During this remarkable tenure, he has contributed to the club's success, securing titles such as the I-League (2014, 2016), the Federation Cup (2015, 2017), the Super Cup (2018), Indian Super League (2019), and most recently, the Durand Cup (2022).
"The strong bond between this city, the club, and all the people associated with it is truly exceptional. As a footballer, experiencing this level of connection is rare and special. I feel fortunate, grateful, and happy, and I hope that everyone associated with this family feels the same way about this extension," Chhetri added.
Chhetri has amassed over 250 appearances for Bengaluru FC across various competitions, showcasing his exceptional talent by scoring an impressive 116 goals in the process. He has also claimed the title of the club's top-scorer on seven occasions.
Parth Jindal, the owner of Bengaluru FC, expressed his delight and honored the club's bond with Chhetri, stating, "It is an absolute honor and privilege for us at Bengaluru FC that Sunil Chhetri has chosen to extend his stay with the club. He has been the face of this football club and continues to be its flag bearer. In so many ways, Bengaluru FC and Sunil Chhetri are inseparable, and we're sure he will be part of many more memorable and successful moments with the team that he has made his own."
The unveiling of a banner during the SAFF Championship semifinal came as a pleasant surprise to Bengaluru FC's loyal fans at the Kanteerava Stadium. The banner displayed the words, "(Bengaluru), I'm going nowhere. Sunil Chhetri," accompanied by a video shared on the club's social media platforms.
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(With PTI inputs)

With 5 goals in the ongoing SAFF Championship so far, Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri continues to spearhead the Indian attack at the age of 38

Sunil Chhetri: 'I don't know when will be my last game for India'

With Sunil Chhetri nearing the end of his career, he talks about retirement and playing for the national team

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With 5 goals in the ongoing SAFF Championship so far, Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri continues to spearhead the Indian attack at the age of 38

India skipper and mercurial striker Sunil Chhetri played down the talks about his retirement saying he has not put any timeline for himself to bid adieu to the game.
Chhetri is 38 but still continues to be the spearhead of the Indian attack, evidenced by the five goals he netted in the ongoing SAFF Championship from three matches.
"I don't know when my last game for the country is going to be. It derives from the fact that I have never had long-term targets, I think about next match, next 10 days. It (retirement) may come at a day when probably I don't want to, as there are a lot of things, and I will be done. Till that time, I never think about it," Chhetri said on the eve of India's semifinal against Lebanon.
Chhetri, the second-highest goal-scorer from Asia with 92 goals, said he has set some parameters for himself to determine about hanging his boots.
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Skipper Sunil Chhetri led by example as the hat-trick hero helped the Blue tigers secure a 4-0 win against Pakistan in their SAFF Championship 2023 opener

SAFF Championship 2023: Hat-trick hero Sunil Chhetri helps India thrash arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0

India thrash arch rivals Pakistan 4-0 in the SAFF Championship!

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<h2>Skipper Sunil Chhetri led by example as the hat-trick hero helped the Blue tigers secure a 4-0 win against Pakistan in their SAFF Championship 2023 opener</h2>

Defending Champions India started their 2023 SAFF Championship campaign with a morale boosting win against arch rivals Pakistan as the Blue Tigers thrashed the visitors 4-0 on the night.
Sunil Chhetri starred on the night with a hattrick to his name and substitute Udanta got one for him as well.
The match also witnessed a heated tussle between the players after Igor Stimac tried to stop a Pakistani player from taking a throw in the first half.
Stimac was shown a red card by the referee for the same.India will now take on Nepal on 24th June.
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India win Intercontinental Cup for 2nd time powered by strikes from Chhetri, Chhangte

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri-Chhangte magic sees India triumph over Lebanon in final

India win Intercontinental Cup for 2nd time powered by strikes from Chhetri, Chhangte

Captain Sunil Chhetri rose to the occasion with his 87th international goal as India won the Intercontinental Cup with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon in the final in Kalinga on Sunday.
Lallianzuala Chhangte struck the evening's other goal to cap an impressive display.
This is India's second title triumph in the tournament, following their win in the inaugural edition in 2018. Korea won in 2019.
In the last leg of his career, the 38-year-old Chhetri found the back of the net in the 46th minute of the title clash, breaking the deadlock right after play resumed after a goalless first half.
Buoyed by the lead and backed by a near-capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium, India consolidated their position when Lallianzuala Chhangte, the provider of the first goal, found the target in the 66th minute, leaving the fans delighted and their 99-ranked opponents stunned.
In hot and humid conditions, both the teams had their fair share of chances in the first half but could not make use of them, just like the goalless stalemate they played out in an inconsequential match two days ago.
And while India had more possession of the ball -- nearly 58 percent -- the Lebanese had seven shots at goal as compared to three by the home team which again seemed to be lacking in ideas in the opponent's final third.
However, all that changed after the half-time break.
First a charging Chhangte surged into the box and cut it back for Chhetri, who calmly tapped the ball in past the Lebanese goalkeeper Ali Sabeh from close for the opener. The goal was a result of an excellent build-up as Nikhil Poojary managed to slip in the ball through little space to Chhangte who then laid it for his inspirational skipper.
Their tails up after the opener, the Indians looked to press home the advantage and they wre rewarded with a second goal through Chhangte.
Having received a ball from Chhetri, substitute Naorem Mahesh Singh attempted to put it past the Lebanese custodian, who saved it but could not keep the ball with him. Off the rebound, Chhangte converted to double India's lead.
Earlier, the Blue Tigers started on a positive note and were on the lookout for goals but could not convert the few chances that came their way.
On the sixth minute, Ashique Kuruniyan was brought down inside the Lebanese box and the home team instantly appealed for a penalty but the referee was not interested, leaving even India head coach Igor Stimac furious.
India found themselves in a spot when Lebanon tried to hit on the counter, but Ashique committed a foul, took a yellow card for the team's sake, and prevented the visitors from charging towards the India goal.
In hot and humid conditions, the teams needed two cooling breaks.&nbsp;
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Sunil Chhetri starred for India once again with 81st minute goal against lower-ranked Vanuatu.

Intercontinental Cup: Sunil Chhetri's lone goal vs Vanuatu takes India to the Final

Sunil Chhetri starred for India once again with 81st minute goal against lower-ranked Vanuatu.

India made it to the Intercontinental Cup final when charismatic skipper Sunil Chhetri starred with a 81st minute goal against Vanautu at Bhubaneshwar's Kalinga Stadium on Monday.&nbsp; India had earlier defeated Mongolia 2-0 in their opening match on Friday.&nbsp; With six points from two wins, India are currently on top of the table. They play Lebanon on Thursday in their last round-robin league match. Chhetri celebrated the goal by letting the world know that he is going to be a father soon as he slid the ball below his jersey and into his belly. His wife Sonam was shown clapping on the big screen.

ATK Mohun Bagan clinch their first ever Indian Super League title by beating Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties.

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC on penalties to lift maiden title

ATK Mohun Bagan have won their first ever Hero ISL title by beating Bengaluru FC in the final!

After a goalless period of extra time, it was ATK Mohun Bagan who won the lottery by winning 4-3 on penalties to lift their maiden ISL title on the night.&nbsp;

ATK Mohun Bagan clinched their first-ever Indian Super League title by beating Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties in the ISL on Saturday.
The action-packed final encounter started when Mohun Bagan's top scorer Dimitri Petratos converted a 14th minute penalty spot kick to give Mohun Bagan the lead.
However, it was Bengaluru FC's talisman Sunil Chhetri who levelled the score after converting another penalty kick right on the cusp of halftime.
The second half continued with the same intensity and saw former ATK Mohun Bagan forward Roy Krishna put one past the keeper to make it 2-1 in the 78th minute only for Petratos to make it 2-2 on the night after Bengaluru conceded another penalty late in the game.
After a goalless period of extra time, it was ATK Mohun Bagan who won the lottery by winning 4-3 on penalties to lift their maiden ISL title on the night.
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The Blasters walked out and forfeited their all-important ISL play-off clash against Bengaluru FC in protest against a contentious Sunil Chhetri strike.

ISL: Kerala Blasters stage walkout in playoff match against Bengaluru FC

There was a big controversy in the ISL after the Kerala Blasters decided to stage a walkout and forfeit their all-important ISL play-off clash against Bengaluru FC.

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The Blasters walked out and forfeited their all-important ISL play-off clash against Bengaluru FC in protest against a contentious Sunil Chhetri strike.

The Kerala Blasters on Friday created huge controversy after the team decided to stage a walkout and forfeit their all-important ISL play-off clash against Bengaluru FC in protest against a contentious Sunil Chhetri strike.
After a goalless stalemate during regulation time, Bengaluru FC took a 97th-minute lead when the talismanic Indian captain converted a free-kick.
But the goal led to full-blown drama as the Adrian Luna-led side protested against referee Crystal John's decision to declare it a legitimate goal.
This followed an unprecedented walkout, a first in ISL where Serbian coach Ivan Vukomanovic called back his players.&nbsp;
While Bengaluru FC were declared the winners, the Blasters could face heavy sanctions from the league authorities.
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In a major honour for Sunil Chhetri, FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain.
World football's governing body named the series as 'Captain Fantastic' and the 3 episodes are available on its streaming platform FIFA+.&nbsp;
FIFA tweeted to say, 'You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international.'
Following the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Chhetri and tweeted to say 'this will certainly boost football's popularity in India.'
Chhetri is the 3rd-highest active goal scorer with 84 international goals, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Lionel Messi (90). Chhetri made his India debut in 2005 and since then has played in 131 matches.
Also read: India lose 0-3 to Vietnam, finish friendly tournament without a win
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FIFA honours Sunil Chhetri for his achievements, releases three-episode series on his life

In a major honour for Sunil Chhetri, FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain

Here are the details

World football's governing body named the series as 'Captain Fantastic' and the 3 episodes are available on its streaming platform FIFA+

In a major honour for Sunil Chhetri, FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain.
World football's governing body named the series as 'Captain Fantastic' and the 3 episodes are available on its streaming platform FIFA+.&nbsp;
FIFA tweeted to say, 'You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international.'
Following the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Chhetri and tweeted to say 'this will certainly boost football's popularity in India.'
Chhetri is the 3rd-highest active goal scorer with 84 international goals, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Lionel Messi (90). Chhetri made his India debut in 2005 and since then has played in 131 matches.
Also read: <a title="India lose 0-3 to Vietnam, finish friendly tournament without a win" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/india-lose-0-3-to-vietnam-finish-friendly-tournament-without-a-win-1664290733684">India lose 0-3 to Vietnam, finish friendly tournament without a win</a>
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The Indian football team endured a 3-0 defeat by hosts Vietnam in the Hung Thinh Friendly Tournament on Tuesday.

India lose 0-3 to Vietnam, finish friendly tournament without a win

After a draw against Singapore, the Indian football team finished their friendly tournament with a 0-3 drubbing against Vietnam

Before India's 0-3 loss to Vietnam, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Singapore.

The Indian football team suffered a 0-3 defeat by hosts Vietnam in the Hung Thinh Friendly Tournament on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The Blue Tigers, who were seeking redemption against Vietnam after their draw against Singapore earlier, failed to challenge the home side.
In their previous game, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Singapore (Rank 159), who are ranked 55 places lower than the Indian team in the 104th spot in FIFA rankings.
Vietnam opened the scoring with Phan Van Duc who slotted home in the 10th minute. The visitors came close on some occasions courtesy of forwards Ashique Kuruniyan and Sunil Chhetri but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net. The home team scored two goals in the second half to complete the rout.
Team India are without a win since their 4-0 victory against Hong Kong back in June and will be disappointed by their performance during the international break.
With Igor Stimac's job under scanner regarding the team's form, India need some results to go their way before the crucial AFC Asian Cup next year.
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