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Sunil Chhetri: I will take India to promised land

Sunil Chhetri: I will take India to promised land

I have experienced a lot of ups and downs in my career, but one thing is constant, that is one day, we will reach that level which all of us have dreamt of

11 July,2024 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
AIFF writes to FIFA, AFC over controversial goal in WC Qualifier against Qatar

AIFF writes to FIFA, AFC over controversial goal in WC Qualifier against Qatar

India's run in the qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026 ended on a controversial note after Qatar clinched a 2-1 win in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier

12 June,2024 05:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India enter testing transition phase in crucial Qatar battle

India enter testing transition phase in crucial Qatar battle

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.

11 June,2024 07:44 AM IST | Doha | PTI
Go well legend, but don’t go too far from Indian football

Go well legend, but don’t go too far from Indian football

But then, time waits for no one, however great he may be, and so Chhetri decided to go when every single fan was asking why rather than why not

09 June,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
Tears of adieu! Sunil leaves India grieving

Mid-Day Premium Tears of adieu! Sunil leaves India grieving

The match, which saw India settle for a goalless draw against Kuwait, was overshadowed by the emotional resonance of Chhetri’s departure

07 June,2024 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
And it ends in a draw!

And it ends in a draw!

India finish tie against Kuwait 0-0 in skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last international match

07 June,2024 08:28 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI

"End of an era...unmatched dedication": Arjun Kapoor lauds Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri kicked off his professional football journey at Mohun Bagan in 2002

07 June,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Emptiness at packed venue as Sunil Chhetri leaves the scene

Emptiness at packed venue as Sunil Chhetri leaves the scene

A sea of blue, with most fans sporting Chhetri's No. 11 jersey, packed the Salt Lake Stadium as the long-serving India captain played one last time in international football

06 June,2024 10:17 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
India play out goalless draw vs Kuwait in Chhetri's last international match

India play out goalless draw vs Kuwait in Chhetri's last international match

Chhetri bid an emotional adieu to the international game in front of a jam-packed 68000-capacity Salt Lake Stadium with his parents Kharga and Sushila, wife Sonam Bhattacharya and a host of officials and former players in attendance

06 June,2024 10:14 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Bhattacharya praises Chhetri's decision to retire, foresees extended club career

Bhattacharya praises Chhetri's decision to retire, foresees extended club career

Chhetri began his top-tier football journey with a three-year contract at the age of 17 and there was no looking back since then

06 June,2024 10:01 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent

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