<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Sunil Chhetri. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Sunil Chhetri News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:53:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/sunil_chhetri" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:07:08 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Chettri, Chhangte & Samad produce a goal to remember for ages in final against Kuwait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian team was in a spot of bother in the SAFF Championships final against Kuwait on Tuesday, after an early goal by the visitors. But the Indian team held their nerves to equalise in the 38th minute and dominated the rest of the match.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jul/05/sunil-chettri-chhangte-samad-produce-a-goal-for-ages-in-final-against-kuwait?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jul/05/sunil-chettri-chhangte-samad-produce-a-goal-for-ages-in-final-against-kuwait?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:07:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhangte%20aiff.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team India donates INR 20 lakh to train tragedy victims after Intercontinental Cup victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team India thrashed Lebanon 2-0 in the final of the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday, and with that, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announced a cash reward of INR 1 crore for the team. But Blue Tigers stepped forward and decided to donate the prize money towards relief and rehab of train accident victims.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/team-india-donates-inr-20-lakh-to-train-tragedy-victims-after-intercontinental-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/team-india-donates-inr-20-lakh-to-train-tragedy-victims-after-intercontinental-cup-victory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri%20aiff%20(1).scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chettri, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Nikhil Poojary combine to score memorable goal for India against Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a great Sunday night for Indian football, as the Blue Tigers managed to retain the Intercontinental Cup after they beat Lebanon 2-0 in the final. Right from the start India maintained a healthy possession, and had a few chances come their way in the first half, but failed to score.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/intercontinental-cup-sunil-chettri-lallianzuala-chhangte-and-nikhil-poojary-combine-to-score-memorable-goal-for-india-against-lebanon?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/19/intercontinental-cup-sunil-chettri-lallianzuala-chhangte-and-nikhil-poojary-combine-to-score-memorable-goal-for-india-against-lebanon?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/twitter%20aiff.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chhetri's sweet gesture after scoring a goal wins the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[After scoring his 86th goal in international football and bringing the Indian side to the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final with a 1-0 win over Vanuatu at the Kalinga Stadium, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri delighted supporters with his sweet gesture to his pregnant wife.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/13/watch-sunil-chhetris-goal-and-pregnancy-announcement-lift-india-to-intercontinental-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/jun/13/watch-sunil-chhetris-goal-and-pregnancy-announcement-lift-india-to-intercontinental-cup-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:43:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri reflects on his journey from young player to captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, spoke on his progression from a young player to the team's leader and recalled how he changed after being given captaincy. Chhetri first played in 2005, but it was in 2012 during the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup that he assumed the leadership role.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/may/16/sunil-chhetri-reflects-on-his-journey-from-young-player-to-captain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/may/16/sunil-chhetri-reflects-on-his-journey-from-young-player-to-captain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 10:59:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri%20aiff.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chettri's 85th goal takes India to title at 2023 Tri-Nation International Football Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team defeated the Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 on Tuesday at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal, Manipur, to claim the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament. Sunil Chhetri scored a penalty in the 84th minute to double the advantage, which happened to be his 85th goal.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/mar/29/watch-sunil-chettris-85th-international-goal-takes-india-to-title-at-2023-tri-nation-international-football-tournament?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2023/mar/29/watch-sunil-chettris-85th-international-goal-takes-india-to-title-at-2023-tri-nation-international-football-tournament?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:41:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football%20trophy.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Sunil Chhetri picks Sahal Abdul Samad over Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/nov/10/neymar-messi-or-ronaldo-sahal-abdul-samad-is-the-choice-of-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/nov/10/neymar-messi-or-ronaldo-sahal-abdul-samad-is-the-choice-of-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:16:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunilre.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2022-23 | Bengaluru FC announce 22-member squad for upcoming season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/07/bengaluru-fc-releases-its-roster-for-the-2022-23-indian-super-league-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/07/bengaluru-fc-releases-its-roster-for-the-2022-23-indian-super-league-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:05:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA pays one in a kind tribute to 'Captain Fantastic' Sunil Chhetri]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/29/fifa-pays-one-in-a-kind-tribute-to-captain-fantastic-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/29/fifa-pays-one-in-a-kind-tribute-to-captain-fantastic-sunil-chhetri?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:29:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team India start favorites in opening match against Singapore]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. 

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/24/team-india-start-favorites-in-opening-match-against-singapore?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/sep/24/team-india-start-favorites-in-opening-match-against-singapore?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:09:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri wins AIFF men's footballer of the year for record seventh time]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/10/sunil-chhetri-wins-aiff-mens-footballer-of-the-year-for-record-seventh-time?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/aug/10/sunil-chhetri-wins-aiff-mens-footballer-of-the-year-for-record-seventh-time?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:56:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri still has a lot to offer Indian football, says IM Vijayan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/sunil-chhetri-still-has-a-lot-to-offer-indian-football-im-vijayan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/sunil-chhetri-still-has-a-lot-to-offer-indian-football-im-vijayan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:02:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | India thrash Hong Kong 4-0, top Group D]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-india-thrash-hong-kong-4-0-top-group-d?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/15/afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-india-thrash-hong-kong-4-0-top-group-d?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:08:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ishan%20pandita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India come out on top against Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/13/india-come-out-on-top-against-afghanistan-in-the-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/13/india-come-out-on-top-against-afghanistan-in-the-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | Sunil Chhetri’s brace helps India beat Cambodia 2-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/09/afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-sunil-chhetris-brace-helps-india-beat-cambodia-2-0?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/09/afc-asian-cup-qualifiers-sunil-chhetris-brace-helps-india-beat-cambodia-2-0?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:13:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri to make international comeback against Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/24/sunil-chhetri-to-make-international-comeback-against-jordan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/24/sunil-chhetri-to-make-international-comeback-against-jordan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian team loses friendly against ATK Mohun Bagan ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri came back to action with a lovely strike, but it wasn't enough as India lost 1-2 to ATK Mohun Bagan of the Indian Super League in a practice match at the Salt Lake Stadium. The 37-year-old India skipper was in his groove as he used a Glan Martins cross to give India a perfect start.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/12/indian-team-loses-friendly-against-atk-mohun-bagan?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/12/indian-team-loses-friendly-against-atk-mohun-bagan?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:40:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri out of friendlies against Bahrain and Belarus due to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team suffered a big setback with the announcement of the probables for the next international friendlies, with skipper Sunil Chhetri ruled out for the two matches due to an injury. Team India is all set to face Bahrain on March 23 and then Belarus on March 26.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/08/sunil-chhetri-out-of-friendlies-against-bahrain-and-belarus-due-to-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/mar/08/sunil-chhetri-out-of-friendlies-against-bahrain-and-belarus-due-to-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:56:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/chhetri.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will carry the SAFF Cup experience forever, asserts Suresh Wangjam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Suresh Wangjam believes the experience gained from the recent SAFF Cup win will be carried along his entire career. The youngster played a pivotal role in the title-winning campaign and he even scored the second goal in the final against Nepal, which India eventually won 3-0.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/22/will-carry-the-saff-cup-experience-forever-asserts-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/22/will-carry-the-saff-cup-experience-forever-asserts-suresh-wangjam?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:52:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/suresh_wangjam_aiff_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just the goals, Sunil Chhetri's leadership on the pitch is special too, states Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac stated that the leadership skills of Sunil Chhetri on the pitch are special. The Croat manager also expressed how the talismanic striker is a role model to the entire team, being the most passionate member in the dressing room of the whole lot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/20/not-just-the-goals-sunil-chhetris-leadership-on-the-pitch-is-special-too-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/20/not-just-the-goals-sunil-chhetris-leadership-on-the-pitch-is-special-too-states-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/igor_stimac_8_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[80 not-out : Why Sunil Chhetri is a phenomenon like no other]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunil Chhetri recently guided India to their eighth SAFF Cup title, with a 3-0 win over Nepal in the final of the tournament, in the Maldives. The striker netted his 80th goal in national colours, thus equalling Lionel Messi as the joint second-highest active international goal scorer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/19/80-not-out-why-sunil-chhetri-is-a-phenomenon-like-no-other?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/19/80-not-out-why-sunil-chhetri-is-a-phenomenon-like-no-other?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2019_football_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Cup | We were doubted and written off by all after first two matches, recalls Sahal Abdul Samad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian footballer Sahal Abdul Samad recalled how they were doubted by all and even written off after the draws in the first two matches, against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Blue Tigers eventually won all their four matches following that, and claimed the SAFF Cup for a record eighth time.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-we-were-doubted-and-written-off-by-all-after-first-two-matches-recalls-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-we-were-doubted-and-written-off-by-all-after-first-two-matches-recalls-sahal-abdul-samad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sahal_abdul_samad_india_intercontinetal_cup_2019_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Cup | India claim eighth title with a 3-0 win over Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[India claimed their eighth SAFF Cup title with a commanding 3-0 win over Nepal in the final, at the National Stadium, in Male, on Sunday evening. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri opened the scoring for India in the 48th minute, while Suresh Wangjam and Sahal Abdul Samad were also in the scoresheet.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-india-claim-eighth-title-with-a-3-0-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/17/2021-saff-cup-india-claim-eighth-title-with-a-3-0-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:24:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/india_saff_cup_2021.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAFF Championships 2021 | Sunil Chhetri brace helps India crush the Maldives 3-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Tigers registered a convincing 3-1 lead over the Maldives to progress to the final of the SAFF Championship on Wednesday. Forward Manvir Singh scored the first goal for India, while skipper Sunil Chhetri scored a brace to take the team past the defending champions and enter the final. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/14/saff-championships-2021-sunil-chhetri-brace-helps-india-crush-the-maldives-3-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/14/saff-championships-2021-sunil-chhetri-brace-helps-india-crush-the-maldives-3-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:14:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/manvir.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Blue Tigers look to complete ‘job at hand’ after win against Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team registered their first win of the ongoing SAFF Championships on Monday, by virtue of a solitary goal from skipper Sunil Chhetri in the 82nd minute. However, the Blue Tigers need to win their last group stage match against the Maldives to ensure a place in the final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/patient-blue-tigers-look-to-complete-job-at-hand-after-win-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/patient-blue-tigers-look-to-complete-job-at-hand-after-win-against-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:38:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/india_team_training_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | Sunil Chhetri's late strike secure win over Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[India scripted their first win in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championships, with the help of a late goal from skipper Sunil Chhetri at the national stadium, in Male, on Sunday. With the win, the Blue Tigers are now at the third spot in the league table, with five points from three matches.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/2021-saff-championships-sunil-chhetris-late-strike-secure-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/11/2021-saff-championships-sunil-chhetris-late-strike-secure-win-over-nepal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:35:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/sunil_chhetri_2021_saff_cup.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAFF Championships 2021 | Sri Lanka keep India at bay, match ends in 0-0 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a disappointing draw for Igor Stimac's Team India, as they failed to win against lower-ranked Sri Lanka at the SAFF Championship in Male, Maldives. The team was held to a 0-0 draw in their second encounter, after Bangladesh too had managed to sneak a 1-1 draw against them. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/07/saff-championships-2021-sri-lanka-keep-india-at-bay-match-ends-in-0-0-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/07/saff-championships-2021-sri-lanka-keep-india-at-bay-match-ends-in-0-0-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:54:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/saff.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are ourselves guilty for not winning against Bangladesh, admits Igor Stimac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian national football team coach Igor Stimac feels that have only themselves to blame for not winning the match against Bangladesh. In spite of Sunol Chhetri's strike in the first half, they conceded late in the match and shared the spoils in India's opening match of the SAFF Championships.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/06/we-are-ourselves-guilty-for-not-winning-against-bangladesh-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/06/we-are-ourselves-guilty-for-not-winning-against-bangladesh-admits-igor-stimac?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/ind_cs_ban_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 SAFF Championships | India play out 1-1 draw against 10-man Bangladesh ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team was held to a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Bangladesh side in their 2021 SAFF Championships fixture at the National Football Stadium, in Male. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri scored 27th minute to give the lead, but Yeasin Arafat scored in the 74th minute to level the scores.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/05/2021-saff-championships-india-play-out-1-1-draw-against-10-man-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/05/2021-saff-championships-india-play-out-1-1-draw-against-10-man-bangladesh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:41:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/udanta_singh_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAFF Championships 2021 | 10-man Bangladesh hold India to 1-1 draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian football team was held to a 1-1 draw by a lower-ranked Bangladesh side, in the opening encounter of the SAFF Championship in Male, Maldives, on Monday. Going into the tournament as favourites, India could not take advantage when the opposition was reduced to 10 players.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/04/saff-championships-2021-10-man-bangladesh-hold-india-to-1-1-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/04/saff-championships-2021-10-man-bangladesh-hold-india-to-1-1-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:46:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sunil.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item></channel></rss>