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"I played it because I enjoyed it": Sunil Chhetri on choosing football as
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"I will take that feeling to my grave": Sunil Chhetri opens up on his maid
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"Did not believe": Sunil Chhetri on claims that India's former football co
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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From money to passion: Sunil Chhetri reflects on his journey in football
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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 th
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Sunil Chhetri recalls intense early days at India's 'crown club for footba
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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 d
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"A small part of me...": Sunil Chhetri on whether he wants his son to play
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Sunil Chhetri reveals 'it wasn't easy' for him to announce retirement from
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"If a Chinese kid is learning gymnastics at....": Sunil Chhetri reveals ke
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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"Turning cricket fan into football fan is difficult because...": Sunil Chh
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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.
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Sunil Chhetri recalls his playing time and signing contract instances with
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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.
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Sunil Chhetri does not endorse soft drinks, says "What I do not consume...
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Chhetri spoke about football, retirement from international football, diet, fitness, family among other things.
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"My standard was of I-League when I joined Sporting Lisbon": Former Indian
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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 cou
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