Tag: Sunil Chhetri
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Football in India: From ISL to the World Cup Dream
Football from the ISL up to the dream of the World Cup. The history of football in India has always been overshadowed by cricket. However, the last decade has witnessed a great change in the sport. Since the introduction of the Indian Super League in 2014, investment in grassroots programs, and with many Indian players ... -
Sunil Chhetri, Sandeep Jhingan, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Named In Asian Games 2023
The first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, veteran defender Sandesh Jhingan, and talisman Sunil Chhetri were chosen on Tuesday to the 22-person Indian men’s football team for the upcoming Asian Games 2023. Igor Stimac, head coach of the national senior team, will oversee the Indian team in Hangzhou, China, the Games‘ host city. The All India ... -
Sunil Chhetri Becomes World’s 4th Highest Goal Scorer After Beating Pakistan
In a dominant display, India secured a resounding 4-0 victory over a fatigued Pakistan team, reminiscent of a Grand Slam match-up between a top seed and a qualifier. The hosts’ dominant performance at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Wednesday was only marred by the sending-off of coach Igor Stimac. India’s star player Sunil Chhetri scored ... -
Sunil Chhetri Becomes 5th Highest International Goal Scorer
Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, scored 2 goals in the Tri-Nation tournament final to move up to 5th place among all international goal scorers. Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, scored two goals against the Kyrgyz Republic in the Tri-Nation tournament final in Mumbai to move up to ...