Sunil Chhetri

FIFA Rankings: Lionel Messi's Argentina climb to second after World Cup win, where is India RANKED?

FIFA Rankings: Checkout the latest update on rankings after Argentina won the FIFA World Cup 2022 and where does India rank in football

Dec 22, 2022, 20:37 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, all HAIL Lionel Messi’s WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina

Lionel Messi seems to have sealed victory for Argentina in extra time by scoring his second goal before Mbappe scored his third goal of the night to make it 3-3 and take the match into a tie-break. Argentina eventually prevailed 4-2 in the shoot-out to win their third World Cup title – 1978, 1986 and 2022.

Dec 19, 2022, 06:44 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022: Where does India rank in FIFA rankings and why World Cup is a distant dream?

Every time a World Cup takes place after four years, Indian fans have precisely one question -- when will India play in the game's showpiece event?

Nov 19, 2022, 23:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails Sunil Chhetri after FIFA releases 3-episode series on football captain

World football governing body FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri in recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits.

Sep 29, 2022, 07:21 AM IST

Virat Kohli reacts to Sunil Chhetri docu-series announced by FIFA, says THIS

Even in the past, Chhetri has won hearts with his reply to posts on Virat by his wife Anushka Sharma. On Wednesday, Kohli returned the favour with a heartwarming Instagram story for Chhetri.

Sep 28, 2022, 19:21 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri: FIFA honour India legend with 'Captain Fantastic' series with Ronaldo and Messi, details HERE

Sunil Chhetri is third in the list for footballers (active) with most international goals, Ronaldo as usual tops the chart with 117 goals to his name and Chhetri is third behind Lionel Messi's 90

Sep 28, 2022, 15:10 PM IST

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DNA: Not players... Leaders want trophies!

Bengaluru FC defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the Durand Cup football tournament. On Sunday, this match of the final was held in Kolkata. After the match, Bengaluru FC team captain Sunil Chhetri came on stage to collect the trophy. During this, West Bengal Governor LA Ganesan put Sunil Chhetri to the side, which makes people angry.

Sep 19, 2022, 23:42 PM IST

West Bengal Governor La. Ganesan Iyer SLAMMED for trying to push Sunil Chhetri away during presentation, WATCH

West Bengal Governor La. Ganesan Iyer was standing slightly behind Sunil Chhetri when the Bengaluru FC captain was being handed over the trophy and asked for a photograph from the press. It was then spotted that the Governor pushed Chhetri to make his way to the middle.

Sep 19, 2022, 12:15 PM IST

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC win first-ever Durand Cup title, beat Mumbai City FC in final

Bengaluru FC then got ahead for the second and final time in the game, when off a Sunil Chhetri corner aimed at the far post, Brazilian Alan Costa jumped highest and nailed a header into the back of the Mumbai City FC net.

Sep 19, 2022, 06:37 AM IST

Durand Cup 2022: Sunil Chhetri on target as Bengaluru FC beat Indian Air Force 4-0

The Blues had no problems preserving the lead going into the interval, Simon Grayson freshened up the team early on in the second half and Ali who came on from Krishna made an instant impact as he scored Bengaluru FC's third goal after he was fed by Udanta Singh in the 68th minute.

Aug 23, 2022, 22:08 PM IST

FIFA suspends AIFF: Solicitor General mentions ban to Supreme Court, hearing scheduled for August 17

A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said it will hear the matter on Wednesday

Aug 16, 2022, 12:17 PM IST

EXCLUSIVE: Sunil Chhetri breaks silence on FIFA's threat to AIFF, says 'I've told the boys...'

India's football team captain Sunil Chhetri will be in action on August 16 for Bengaluru FC

Aug 14, 2022, 21:45 PM IST

AIFF Players of the year awards 2021-22: Sunil Chhetri, Manisha Kalyan, and more win - In Pics

Sunil Chhetri and Manisha Kalyan have been awarded as the 2021-22 AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year, and the 2021-22 Women's Footballer of the Year, respectively. Take a look at some other AIFF awards as well given to the future footballing stars of India.

Aug 09, 2022, 16:53 PM IST

FIFA Ranking: India make BIG gains, Brazil remain on top

In the overall rankings, Brazil remained on top, three months after taking the top spot from Belgium (2nd). Argentina jumped one place to third at the expense of France (4th).

Jun 23, 2022, 16:43 PM IST

India outplays Hong Kong 4-0, and captain Sunil Chhetri crosses milestones in AFC Asian Cup

As India completed their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 campaign with a thumping 4-0 win over Hong Kong at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata, talismanic footballer Sunil Chhetri inches close to more international feats

Jun 16, 2022, 03:10 AM IST

Sunil Chhetri inches close to Lionel Messi in top goal scorer list in international football

In the list of most goals scored in international football, Sunil Chhetri has joined Ferenc Puskas on the fifth spot with 84 goals for India. Moreover, Chhetri is third in the active goal-scorers list behind Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Argentina's Lionel Messi (86).

Jun 15, 2022, 13:34 PM IST

AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: India thrash Hong Kong 4-0 to finish as group leaders

Sunil Chhetri doubled India's lead before half-time. In the second-half, goals from Manvir Singh and Ishan Pandita sealed the deal for India guiding them an impressive 4-0 victory over the visitors.

Jun 14, 2022, 23:07 PM IST

Asian Cup 2023: India qualify for Finals with one match left as Palestine oust Philippines

Overall, Indian football team have qualified for the continental showpiece for the fifth time – 1964, 1984, 2011, 2019 and now in 2023.

Jun 14, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

WATCH: India vs Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup qualifier match witnesses brawl after final whistle, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu punched

India's Sahal Abdul Samad scored a stunner in injury time to clinch the victory for India with a scoreline of 2-1. India skipper Sunil Chhetri scored the first of the night with a curling free-kick past the Afghanistan goalkeeper.

Jun 13, 2022, 12:46 PM IST