Sunil Chhetri makes history
ISL Media Release Bengaluru FC 4 (Sunil Chhetri 8’, 73’, 90+8’, Ryan Williams 38’) – 2 Kerala Blasters FC (Jesus Jimenez 56’, Freddy Lallawmawma 67’) Bengaluru, December 7: Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa by 4-2 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight, as a hat-trick by Sunil Chhetri inspired the […]
Rahul Bheke guarding goals with an ultimate goal in mind
AIFF Media Release HYDERABAD: The Intercontinental Cup 2024 marked a new chapter, not only in Indian football but also for Blue Tigers defender Rahul Bheke, who was handed the captain’s armband for their match against Mauritius. While it was a special moment for the India centre-back, Bheke has his sights firmly set on the objectives set […]
Legend’s final bow: Chhetri wants to walk out on a high
AIFF Media Release KOLKATA: At the end of Sunil Chhetri’s penultimate training session of his 19-year international career for India, he quietly picked up a ball, delicately placed it on the penalty spot and signalled Vishal Kaith to take his place between the sticks. As he’s done at the end of every training session, he wanted […]
Chhetri and his men eager to script their own narrative
AIFF Media Release KOLKATA 05-06-2024 The road has been rugged and bumpy so far but India still stand on the cusp of history. A victory on the night of June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium for India against Kuwait in their penultimate Group A fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian […]
Qatar’s sharpness blunt Blue Tigers’ challenge
Asian Cup champions Qatar proved too hot to handle for Igor Stimac’s boys as the Blue Tigers went down 0-3 in their second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Joint Qualification campaign.
Let us cohere tightly to win the massive game against Kuwait: Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri took time out of his busy schedule to speak to the-aiff.com and provide a snapshot of what he feels about India’s chances in the opening away tie against Kuwait.
India, Myanmar renew age-old rivalry on Asian Games stage
Seasoned Sunil Chhetri stole the spotlight for the umpteenth time on Thursday when India beat Bangladesh to stay afloat in the battle for a last-16 spot in the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Bangladesh battle won, Stimac zeroes in on mission Myanmar
Currently, India are placed second in Group A behind China, who have six points. Both India and Myanmar have three points from two matches each, but India are ahead because they scored more goals than Myanmar.
Chhetri penalty pens India’s comeback chronicle
Riding on a late Sunil Chhetri penalty, the Blue Tigers beat Bangladesh 1-0 in their Group A encounter at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
China outwit Indian challenge in Hangzhou
Despite a brave first half performance, India fell to hosts China 1-5 in their opening group game at the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday 19 September at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou.