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From money to passion: Sunil Chhetri reflects on his journey in football
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
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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"Turning cricket fan into football fan is difficult because...": Sunil Chh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
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
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
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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"My standard was of I-League when I joined Sporting Lisbon": Former Indian
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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"Whatever is happening in Manipur is very unfortunate": Bhaichung Bhutia u
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed serious concern about the situation in Manipur and has urged both the state and central governments to work together with local communities to restore peace.
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"Govt should look into the matter": Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhu
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Condemning atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday said that the Bangladesh government must look into the matter and take care of the minorities there.
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Veterans Super League Set to Take Indian Football by Storm with 40 Matches
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20: In a thrilling development for Indian sports, Veterans Football Development Pvt Ltd has announced the launch of the Veterans Super League (VSL)--a first-of-its-kind football league spanning 40 matches across India's most legendary stadiums. Kicking off on Augu
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India-Malaysia football rivalry renewed: Clash set for November 18 in Hyde
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The November 18th game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium will be yet another addition to this historic rivalry, where even friendly games have been played with utmost competitiveness. There's literally nothing to separate India and Malaysia in terms of head-to-head results. The Blue Tig
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Calicut FC lift inaugural Super League Kerala title
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Kozhikode turned up in numbers at the EMS Corporation Stadium, with the total attendance amassing 35,672 in the summit clash. Enjoying the home support, Calicut have thus secured their first Super League Kerala title, along with the Rs 1 crore prize money. Ahead of the kick-off, Kerala Fo
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AIFF wins AFC President's Recognition Award for Grassroots Football
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The AIFF has been credited for its strong commitment towards grassroots development and establishing long-term sustainable programmes, facilitating regional involvement, and strong partnerships with various stakeholders across the country
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"We have to be brave": Akash Mishra on the need for a distinct philosophy
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"I'm very young to comment on this, but from the experience I have, I'd say we have to be brave. Indian football needs its own philosophy, a style that defines how we play, and we must follow that step by step. Currently, players spend most of the year with their clubs, training in differ
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"Step by step we have to move forward": Brandon Fernandes on the future of
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Indian and Mumbai City FC attacking midfielder Brandon Fernandes recently opened up about the future of football in India, sharing his optimism for the sport's growth in the country.
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