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A ‘headache’ called Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri impresses Bengaluru FC coach Zaragoza, contributing 14 goals this season. His fitness and performance remain exceptional ahead of ISL final.

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 08:15 PM IST

ByDhiman SarkarDhiman Sarkar

ISL Cup: Chhetri’s last gasp strike puts Bengaluru FC into final

FC Goa beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the second leg at home, but India talisman Chhetri’s added time goal gave his team a 3-2 aggregate win

File photo of India and Bengaluru FC striker Sunil Chhetri after the national team’s game against Kuwait at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on June 6, 2024. (REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 06, 2025 10:39 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

‘When Sunil Chhetri retires for second time, he might have a head haemorrhage'

Baichung Bhutia warned the Indian national team about the dangers of relying too much on an ageing Sunil Chhetri, from a tactical perspective.

Suni Chhetri in action against Maldives on Wednesday. (Shibu Preman/AIFF)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 02:24 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘Can’t compare Chhetri to Hamza’: BAN captain sends bold ‘Messi’ warning to IND

Sunil Chhetri made his international comeback recently after announcing retirement last year. Meanwhile, Hamza Choudhury is set to make his Bangladesh debut.

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan was asked to compare Sunil Chhetri to Hamza Choudhury.(Instagram)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2025 10:59 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Kick Off: Will the season get better for Vishal Kaith?

While Sunil Chhetri returned, GK Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was dropped from India's squad. Vishal Kaith now has the opportunity of a liftime, writes Dhiman Sarkar.

India could see a change of guard as they did in 2015.(AIFF)

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

India vs Maldives highlights as Chhetri scores on international comeback: Watch

Wearing the captain's armband, Sunil Chhetri led India to a 3-0 victory against Maldives, also making a successful international comeback.

Sunil Chhetri made his international comeback on Thursday.(Twitter (@IndianFootball))

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 01:00 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Chhetri scores on return, India end winless run

India end 485-day winless streak with a 3-0 victory over Maldives, featuring Chhetri's 95th goal, ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.

Suni Chhetri in action against Maldives on Wednesday. (Shibu Preman/AIFF)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 11:25 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Chhetri scores as India beat Maldives 3-0 to end 12-match winless streak

Sunil Chhetri made it a memorable day as he scored India's third with a glancing header in the 77th minute for his 95th international goal.

Sunil Chhetri scored a goal in his comeback game as India registered a 3-0 win.(X Image/@IndianFootball)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:52 PM IST

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Chhetri fights back tears after scoring 95th career goal on Indian team return

It was India's first win after 16 months

India beat Maldives 3-0 in a friendly match in Shillong

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 09:15 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sunil Chhetri back as captain in first appearance since coming out of retirement

Sunil Chhetri is all set to play his first game in nine months, having recently come out of retirement in an unexpected reversal of his decision.

Sunil Chhetri named in starting XI for match against Maldives(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 06:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

India vs Maldives live streaming: When and where to watch Chhetri's comeback

Here are all the streaming details for the friendly match between India and Maldives, which will mark the comeback of Sunil Chhetri.

Here are all the streaming details for the friendly match between India and Maldives(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025 07:03 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Chhetri's comeback confirmed, legend to feature in friendly against Maldives

Sunil Chhetri to feature in India's friendly against Maldives on Wednesday, March 19.

Sunil Chhetri to feature in India's friendly against Maldives(AP)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025 06:06 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

India head coach defends Sunil Chhetri retirement u-turn

The decision to recall Sunil Chhetri was slammed by India legend Bhaichung Bhutia, who felt that it would hamper the development of Indian football.

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (HT_PRINT)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:50 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sunil Chhetri best Indian striker now: Manolo Marquez

Need to win Asian Cup qualifiers, says India head coach explaining why he got the 40-year-old to come out of international retirement

India's captain Sunil Chhetri greets his fans at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia qualifier match against Kuwait. (AFP)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:17 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Bhaichung doesn't hold back as Chhetri makes retirement u-turn: ‘Not good…’

The March FIFA window is of utmost importance to India, and the decision to recall Sunil Chhetri hasn't been well-received by Bhaichung Bhutia.

Bhaichung Bhutia weighed in on India's decision to recall Sunil Chhetri from international retirement.(ANI/AP)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2025 07:11 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Kick Off: “I'm still here”

In this week's issue, Dhiman discusses how the shelf life of our football stars is ever increasing.

Sunil Chhetri is back for India.(Shailendra Bhojak/PTI)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:48 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Sunil Chhetri's retirement U-turn explained by India head coach Manolo Marquez

Sunil Chhetri has the chance to become just the fourth player in the history of men's international football to score 100 goals for his country.

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (Getty Images)(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2025 07:13 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sunil Chhetri available for India again

Sunil Chhetri will rejoin Indian squad for friendlies against Maldives and Bangladesh

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (Getty Images)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sunil Chhetri comes out of retirement, will be back in Indian football team on…

Sunil Chhetri returns: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March,” wrote the AIFF on X.

India's Sunil Chhetri gestures to fans.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Mar 06, 2025 09:31 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Chhetri's late equaliser for BFC ends East Bengal's playoffs aspirations

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Updated on Mar 02, 2025 10:32 PM IST

PTI |

Messi-Ronaldo era ends, Sunil Chhetri goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024

2024 was action-packed and it saw the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance come to an end.

2024 saw the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo era come to an end, and Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football.

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Published on Dec 23, 2024 02:45 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Man of the moments: Sunil Chhetri looks back at life on and off the field

Sunil Chhetri has retired but isn't done yet. The legend talks about moments that defined his career. And why his biggest achievement is off the football field

Sunil Chhetri rewinds and pauses at his fave moments from his two decades in football. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 02:28 PM IST

ByChristalle Fernandes

Early identification of good players crucial for Indian football: Sunil Chhetri

Former captain Sunil Chhetri said identifying talented footballers at an early age will play a crucial role in the development of the sport in India.

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri(PTI)

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Published on Dec 05, 2024 04:50 PM IST

ByDarlington Jose Hector

‘Shut up! I’m not cool with it': Sunil Chhetri tells teammates. Here's why…

Sunil Chhetri said he requested his BFC teammates, who are part of the national set-up, not to remind him about his retirement from international football.

Football legend Sunil Chhetri with his India teammates(INSTAGRAM/@LZCHHANGTE)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 01:42 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

‘No one can argue against Chhetri’s achievements; it’s history'

Former Manchester City footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips talks about Sunil Chhetri's monumental achievement that puts him in the same bracket as Messi & Ronaldo

Former Manchester City footballer was in Delhi as a part of the club's trophy parade tour. (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

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Published on Sep 30, 2024 04:30 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Sunil Chhetri recommends cold showers as coffee's replacement: Are they healthy?

From boosting immunity to enhancing mood, here are the benefits of cold showers that we should know about.

In the interview, Sunil Chhetri can be seen speaking about the importance of taking cold showers even in the chilling winters of Delhi.(Instagram/@chetri_sunil11, Unsplash)

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Published on Aug 08, 2024 04:10 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Chhetri drops huge Ronaldo prediction for Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 opener

Sunil Chhetri made a huge Cristiano Ronaldo prediction ahead of Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 opener vs Czech Republic.

Sunil Chhetri made a Cristiano Ronaldo prediction.

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 01:36 PM IST

ByNeelav Chakravarti

Sunil Chhetri-less India face Qatar in crucial WC qualifier

Igor Stimac says he is surprised that the other group game, between Kuwait and Afghanistan, kicks off two hours later.

Indian football team players in a training session.(AFP)

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Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:00 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

The joy and the sadness of Chhetri

For a team that often struggled to score, Sunil Chhetri was the inspiration, the creator and the finisher all in one.

Kolkata, Jun 07 (ANI): National football team captain Sunil Chhetri greets fans during the FIFA World Cup 26' Qualifiers football match, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium, in Kolkata on Thursday. This is the farewell match of Sunil Chhetri. (ANI Photo)(Bibhash Lodh)

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Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:09 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

So long and farewell Sunil Chhetri

The 0-0 draw against Kuwait meant the ending wasn’t perfect for India and their captain

Sunil Chhetri acknowledges the crowd after India's 0-0 draw against Kuwait(HT/Samir Jana)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

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Sunil Chhetri impresses Bengaluru FC coach Zaragoza, contributing 14 goals this season. His fitness and performance remain exceptional ahead of ISL final.

FC Goa beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in the second leg at home, but India talisman Chhetri’s added time goal gave his team a 3-2 aggregate win

Baichung Bhutia warned the Indian national team about the dangers of relying too much on an ageing Sunil Chhetri, from a tactical perspective.

Sunil Chhetri made his international comeback recently after announcing retirement last year. Meanwhile, Hamza Choudhury is set to make his Bangladesh debut.

While Sunil Chhetri returned, GK Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was dropped from India's squad. Vishal Kaith now has the opportunity of a liftime, writes Dhiman Sarkar.

Wearing the captain's armband, Sunil Chhetri led India to a 3-0 victory against Maldives, also making a successful international comeback.

India end 485-day winless streak with a 3-0 victory over Maldives, featuring Chhetri's 95th goal, ahead of Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.

Sunil Chhetri made it a memorable day as he scored India's third with a glancing header in the 77th minute for his 95th international goal.

It was India's first win after 16 months

Sunil Chhetri is all set to play his first game in nine months, having recently come out of retirement in an unexpected reversal of his decision.

Here are all the streaming details for the friendly match between India and Maldives, which will mark the comeback of Sunil Chhetri.

Sunil Chhetri to feature in India's friendly against Maldives on Wednesday, March 19.

The decision to recall Sunil Chhetri was slammed by India legend Bhaichung Bhutia, who felt that it would hamper the development of Indian football.

Need to win Asian Cup qualifiers, says India head coach explaining why he got the 40-year-old to come out of international retirement

The March FIFA window is of utmost importance to India, and the decision to recall Sunil Chhetri hasn't been well-received by Bhaichung Bhutia.

In this week's issue, Dhiman discusses how the shelf life of our football stars is ever increasing.

Sunil Chhetri has the chance to become just the fourth player in the history of men's international football to score 100 goals for his country.

Sunil Chhetri will rejoin Indian squad for friendlies against Maldives and Bangladesh

Sunil Chhetri returns: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March,” wrote the AIFF on X.

Chhetri's late equaliser for BFC ends East Bengal's playoffs aspirations

2024 was action-packed and it saw the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo Ballon d'Or dominance come to an end.

Sunil Chhetri has retired but isn't done yet. The legend talks about moments that defined his career. And why his biggest achievement is off the football field

Former captain Sunil Chhetri said identifying talented footballers at an early age will play a crucial role in the development of the sport in India.

Sunil Chhetri said he requested his BFC teammates, who are part of the national set-up, not to remind him about his retirement from international football.

Former Manchester City footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips talks about Sunil Chhetri's monumental achievement that puts him in the same bracket as Messi & Ronaldo

From boosting immunity to enhancing mood, here are the benefits of cold showers that we should know about.

Sunil Chhetri made a huge Cristiano Ronaldo prediction ahead of Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 opener vs Czech Republic.

Igor Stimac says he is surprised that the other group game, between Kuwait and Afghanistan, kicks off two hours later.

For a team that often struggled to score, Sunil Chhetri was the inspiration, the creator and the finisher all in one.

The 0-0 draw against Kuwait meant the ending wasn’t perfect for India and their captain

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