Language - | WATCH | Sunil Chhetri picks Sahal Abdul Samad over Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar Sunil Chhetri favours Sahal Abdul Samad of India above the holy trio of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar. At a public event in Kannur, Kerala, on Monday, the Indian captain reacted to a fan's question by claiming that he values the Kerala Blasters player above all others. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | ISL 2022-23 | Bengaluru FC announce 22-member squad for upcoming season The 30-player roster for Bengaluru FC's next Indian Super League campaign, which begins with a match against NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, was announced by head coach Simon Grayson. Sunil Chhetri, the Blues' stalwart striker, and tenth-year club captain, will be their captain. SportsCafe Desk |
| FIFA pays one in a kind tribute to 'Captain Fantastic' Sunil Chhetri India captain Sunil Chhetri presently ranks third among active players in terms of goals scored in international competitions. With 84 goals in 131 international games, the Indian footballer is only a goal or two behind Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in first position. SportsCafe Desk |
| Team India start favorites in opening match against Singapore The Indian men’s national team will lock horns with Singapore in the Hung Thinh international friendly tournament at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Saturday. Having played their last game in June, the Blue Tigers will be back in action after more than two months.
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 | Sunil Chhetri wins AIFF men's footballer of the year for record seventh time Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, received the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year award on Tuesday, while Manisha Kalyan received the honour of Women's Footballer of the Year. Chhetri had previously received the honour in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018–19. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Sunil Chhetri still has a lot to offer Indian football, says IM Vijayan IM Vijayan believes that veteran Sunil Chhetri still has a lot to give Indian football, and finds the frequent speculation about him retiring, amusing. India started their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers journey with a 2-0 victory over Cambodia, with Indian skipper Chhetri scoring a brace. SportsCafe Desk |
 | AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | India thrash Hong Kong 4-0, top Group D The Indian football team seems to be in great form, as they shattered Hong Kong 4-0, in the third and final Group D match at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers third round at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. The likes of Anwar Ali, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir, and Ishan Pandita scored for India. SportsCafe Desk |
| India come out on top against Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers On Saturday, the Indian men's football team defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in Kolkata in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers third round. Sunil Chhetri scored a fantastic free-kick, while Sahal Abdul Samad held his cool to score the game-winner in the extra time; Afghanistan's goal came from Zubayr Amiri.
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| AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | Sunil Chhetri’s brace helps India beat Cambodia 2-0 Indian men’s football team got off to a winning start in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers as they eased past Cambodia 2-0 at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Sunil Chhetri further added to his goal tally in national colors as his brace settled the contest in India’s favor.
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 | Sunil Chhetri to make international comeback against Jordan India forward Sunil Chhetri has been named in the 25-member squad for the international friendly against Jordan, in Doha, on May 28. The 37-year-old is returning to competitive football after a gap of six months and last played for India in their 3-0 win over Nepal at the SAFF Championship final. SportsCafe Desk |