Tag: Sunil Chhetri
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Sunil Chhetri speaks about team India’s strategy ahead of FIFA World CUP 2022 Qualifiers against Afghanistan
Sunil Chhetri said "converting chances" was an area where the team needs to work more. Indian football team coach Igor Stimac said they will go for a win.
November 12, 2019 -
Bengaluru FC joins hands with Baptist Hospital for medical partnership
Bengaluru FC will next play Kerla Blasters on November 23 when the ISL 2019-20 season resumes following the international break.
November 12, 2019 -
ISL 2019-20: Bengaluru settle for third successive draw after 0-0 result against Jamshedpur
The result takes Jamshedpur to the top of the table with seven points from three outings. Bengaluru, meanwhile, rose to seventh with three points from three.
November 4, 2019 -
We are still far from implementing coach Stimac’s vision, says Sunil Chhetri
Fitness has been a top priority under the Croatian World Cup semifinalist Stimac, who was appointed coach in May as Stephen Constantine's successor.
October 30, 2019 -
Happy Diwali to all, with and without their families: Sunil Chhetri
In a video posted on his Twitter handle, Chhetri said that he feels the pain of all those who are not with their families during the festival as he and the rest of the Bengaluru FC squad are travelling to Goa.
October 27, 2019 -
‘Couldn’t deliver performance to match Salt Lake atmosphere’: Sunil Chhetri apologises to fans
On Tuesday, India fought tooth and nail to draw 1-1 with Bangladesh -- a team which is 83 places below them -- in a Group E FIFA World Cup Qualifiers tie, which was also a qualification match for the 2023 Asia Cup.
October 16, 2019 -
Indian football team announce 23-man squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Bangladesh
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac announced the 23-member squad which will take on Bangladesh at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.
October 12, 2019 -
Dear India, that’s my team and those are my boys: Sunil Chhetri
Star Indian shot-stopper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who played the match of his life between the poles, was also indeed very proud of how India performed in the match and gave their best against the Asian Champions.
September 11, 2019 -
We could have scored many goals in the first half and killed the game: Igor Stimac
Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri provided India the perfect start with a 24th-minute goal which gave India the lead. India not only took the lead but dominated possession in the first half of the competition.
September 6, 2019 -
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri strike to no avail as India lose to Oman
Despite, Igor Stimac’s team defeat in the match, India managed to put in a spirited show and would take plenty of positives from their match against Oman.
September 6, 2019 -
Could see from the start Chhetri has potential to be special: Assistant coach Venkatesh
From being captain to teammate to rival and now assistant coach, Venkatesh has played a multitude of roles in Chhetri's professional career. It was under Venkatesh's captaincy that Chhetri began his international career.
August 3, 2019 -
FIFA rankings: India drop down to 103
In April, India had jumped to 101. Before that, the Blue Tigers had dropped six spots to 103 in the February edition after ending last year on 97.
July 25, 2019 -
Intercontinental Cup: India lose 2-5 to DPR Korea despite second half surge
With two losses in as many games, India still have a chance of making it to the final, provided they beat Syria by a huge margin in their next match, and hope Tajikistan beat DPR Korea in the other.
July 14, 2019 -
Chhetri lauds Kohli and team for World Cup effort
In the semifinal against New Zealand, who reached the knockouts by the skin of their teeth after finishing fourth, India were overwhelming favourites to win but failed to go past the Kiwi challenge.
July 12, 2019 -
Sunil Chhetri wins AIFF Footballer of the Year for sixth time
Chhetri is often credited to revive Indian football. His brilliance on the football ground has inspired many youngsters to follow the sport more passionately. Others have even taken up the sport at a professional level.
July 10, 2019 -
It’s a new process, will give our 100 per cent: Sunil Chhetri on Igor Stimac’s appointment
Igor Stimac, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, was on Wednesday officially appointed as head coach of the Indian team.
May 17, 2019 -
Padma awards for Nambi Narayanan, Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Chhetri | Check complete list
President Ram Nath Kovind has this year approved conferment of 112 Padma Awards — 4 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan and 94 Padma Shri
January 25, 2019