Football

Naushad Moosa backs NorthEast United FC to come back stronger

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) assistant coach Naushad Moosa urged his players to take lessons from their mistakes in their recent matches to turn the tide in their favor in the upcoming matches. The Highlanders (NEUFC) succumbed to back-to-back defeats following their 0-2 loss against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, as per a release from ISL.

2024-12-09T08:20:28.631918+00:00 IST

"Could've scored some more...": Mohun Bagan coach after win

NorthEast United FC began the match with energy and created opportunities to take the lead, but goalkeeper Vishal Kaith stood tall, making crucial saves to keep the scores level. Mohun Bagan SG eventually broke the deadlock in the second half with a stunning long-range strike from Manvir Singh, followed by another fine goal from Liston Colaco soon after. Despite relentless efforts from NorthEast United FC, they could not find a way past Kaith, who made six vital saves throughout the game.

2024-12-09T05:38:21.290853+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant move to top with 2-0 win

Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their positive form with a 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Sunday.

2024-12-08T17:10:41.783419+00:00 IST

Manolo Márquez holds meetings with AIFF top brass on Asian Cup

The head coach of the Senior Men's National Team, Manolo Marquez, was in the capital for two days recently (December 5 and 6) and held a series of meetings at the Football House on India's preparations for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

2024-12-08T16:12:21.647318+00:00 IST

Final product that you see is because of my family: Sunil Chhetri

Former India football captain Sunil Chhetri hailed his family and especially his wife, Sonam Bhattacharya, for helping him reach astonishing heights during his phenomenal career on the global stage.

2024-12-08T09:25:10.985293+00:00 IST

Former India captain says "no" for future role in politics

Former India talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri isn't looking forward to pursuing a career in politics after he has his last dance in the Indian Super League (ISL) with Bengaluru FC.

2024-12-08T09:17:21.991245+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri drops big hint about taking coaching role in future

Chhetri's time in the Indian colours came to an end after he announced his retirement from the national team earlier this year. His last game for the Blue Tigers was against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on June 6.

2024-12-08T08:46:32.706194+00:00 IST

"I played it because I enjoyed it": Sunil Chhetri on football

Former Indian football national team captain Sunil Chhetri opened up and said that he has more love for football than cricket although he has played cricket more than football during his childhood.

2024-12-08T08:43:44.000076+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri opens up on his maiden goal for Team India

Sunil Chhetri is considered one of the best footballers India has ever produced. The stalwart Indian footballer made his international debut and scored his first goal for the Indian National Team in 2005 against the arch-rivals Pakistan in Quetta.

2024-12-08T08:14:41.399552+00:00 IST

Chhetri on claims of Stimac using astrology to pick playing XI

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Chhetri said that he didn't even clarify with the former head coach about the allegations. The 40-year-old added that he doesn't believe in astrology which made it easier for him to not go and ask Igor Stimac.

2024-12-08T07:48:09.009120+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri reflects on his journey in football

Sunil Chhetri, one of India's most iconic footballers, has seen it all -- from humble beginnings to becoming the face of Indian football. His journey, which began at Mohun Bagan in 2002, has been a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the sacrifices he made to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

2024-12-08T07:46:35.348774+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri calls MB 'The Crown of our country in football'

Playing football in Calcutta is an experience unlike any other, especially for a young player stepping into the fervent world of Mohun Bagan and he considers the club as the "crown of our country in football". Sunil Chhetri, one of India's most iconic footballers, vividly recalls his early days with the club in 2002. At just 17, Chhetri was thrust into an environment where football is not just a sport but a way of life. The passion of the fans was palpable, sometimes overwhelmingly so.

2024-12-08T07:38:36.020749+00:00 IST

"He's genuinely somebody who's a nice guy": Chhetri lauds Kohli

Chhetri and Kohli have a special and endearing relationship. Being two of the most prominent athletes in India, they have bonded by their extraordinary levels of fitness and love for both their nation and their respective sports.

2024-12-08T07:28:20.680425+00:00 IST

"A small part of me...": Sunil Chhetri on son playing football

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Chhetri talked about football, diet, captaining Team India, family among other things. In August last year, he and his wife Sonam Bhattacherjee welcomed their first child, Dhruv.

2024-12-08T07:26:02.395822+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri opens up on how captaining India changed him

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Chhetri talked about dealing with failures as a player and how captaincy impacted him both on and off the field.

2024-12-08T07:18:28.080140+00:00 IST

It hits me now: Chhetri on retirement from international football

Earlier in 2024, Chhetri announced his retirement from the Indian National Team. His last game for the country was against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on June 6.

2024-12-08T07:03:03.105102+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri reveals key to India becoming a "sporting nation"

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Chhetri spoke about football, captaining Team India, retirement from international football, diet, sports in India, family among other things.

2024-12-08T06:53:11.487874+00:00 IST

"Turning cricket fan into football fan is difficult because..."

Former India skipper Sunil Chhetri reflected on increasing the popularity of Indian football and said that turning a cricket fan into a football fan is difficult because both are different sports.

2024-12-08T06:49:57.467728+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri recalls his playing time with Mohun Bagan

Former Indian football national team captain Sunil Chhetri recalled his time with Mohun Bagan at such a young age (after 12th class) and the experience of signing a football contract at the age of 17.

2024-12-08T06:48:16.352419+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri does not endorse soft drinks, this is why 

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Chhetri spoke about football, retirement from international football, diet, fitness, family among other things.

2024-12-08T06:43:25.132446+00:00 IST

"My standard was of I-League when I joined Sporting Lisbon"

Former Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri shared his personal journey and the challenges he faced in professional football, particularly during his stint with Sporting Lisbon. Chhetri discussed the differences in conditioning and fitness levels between Indian players and their foreign counterparts. Chhetri recalled an incident where he was told in Sporting Lisbon that he was not good enough and should move to Team B. Reflecting on that time, he said in said in an exclusive interview to ANI, "Yeah. Those, not the Indian team, but at that time, I felt so. Because I went there, I had signed for Sporting Lisbon, I trained with the A team for like a week. Before that, my training, my level, my standard was the standard of I-League, which I was playing there. Suddenly, when I went from here to there, Sporting Lisbon at the time, and even now it's one of the best clubs in Europe and in the world, the jump was too high for me."

2024-12-08T06:36:40.609385+00:00 IST