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India Too Good For Kyrgyz Republic, Win Tri-Nation Football Tournament

India played some inspiring football against higher-ranked Kyrgyz Republic to snatch a 2-0 victory and bag the Tri-National International Tournament Trophy with an all-win record in Imphal on Tuesday. India had earlier defeated Myanmar 1-0 on March 22. The opening goal on Tuesday came from centre-back Sandesh Jhingan, who found the target in the 34th minute. India added insurance in the 84th minute with Sunil Chhetri firing home from the spot.

"Don't Want To Sound Pompous But...": Sunil Chhetri's Big Statement

He might be in the twilight zone of his illustrious career but his insatiable appetite to find the back of the net every time he dons the 'India Blues' is what keeps 38-year-old Sunil Chhetri going. Chhetri, the third most prolific international scorer (84 goals from 132 matches) among active international players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, said his hunger to score is the same as it has always been. "I don't want to sound pompous, but I feel that there aren't many players who are as hungry to score as I am," Chhetri said ahead of India's match against Kyrgyz Republic in the Tri-Nation International football tournament in Imphal.

Indian Football Team To Go All Out Against Kyrgyz Republic In Tri-Nation Title Decider

A draw against Kyrgyz Republic is enough for India to win the Tri-Nation International Football tournament on Tuesday but head coach Igor Simac said the hosts will go all out for a win. The Blue Tigers began with a slender 1-0 win over Myanmar on Wednesday last. They need just a draw to win the tournament after Kyrgyz Republic snatched a 1-1 draw against Myanmar in the second match of tournament on Saturday. Kyrgyz Republic, on the other hand, will require a win against India to claim the trophy.

Sunil Chhetri May Be Playing His Last Season: Igor Stimac

Talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri "may be playing the last season" of his illustrious career, feels Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac, who is hoping that his star player would be saving his best for the last in the coming months. India's next big assignment is the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar from January 12 to February 10 next year. The 38-year-old Chhetri is set to play in his third continental showpiece, the most by an Indian, after playing a pivotal role in the qualification tournament here last year.

ISL: Sunil Chhetri Strikes As Bengaluru FC Go One Up On Mumbai City FC In Semi-final

Star striker Sunil Chhetri struck a late goal as a substitute to help Bengaluru FC eke out a 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final in Mumbai on Tuesday. Chhetri's 78th minute goal gave the Blues a vital advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru on Sunday. As they have all season, the Islanders were once again the team that dominated possession and created more scoring chances than their opponents. In the second minute, Greg Stewart set the pace down the right with a low cross back into the box for Bipin Singh, whose shot was blocked by Prabir Das. The defender was called into action again just ten minutes later to deny Lalengmawia Ralte and Jorge Diaz after a one-two.

India Captain Sunil Chhetri's First Choice At FIFA Awards Was This Player. It's Not Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi added another feather to his crown by winning The Best FIFA men's player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men's gong with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema having been the other contender to claim the prize. It is the second time that Messi has won the honour inaugurated by FIFA in 2016 after football's world governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sunil Chhetri following release of series 'Captain Fantastic'

Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri after FIFA announced the release of a series on his life and career, saying that the move will boost the popularity of football in India. "Well done Sunil Chhetri! This will certainly boost football's popularity in India. @chetrisunil11," tweeted PM Modi.

FIFA honours Sunil Chhetri for his achievements, releases three-episode series on his life and career

FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri in recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits. FIFA announced that the three episodes are available on FIFA+, its streaming platform. "You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men's international.

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India Too Good For Kyrgyz Republic, Win Tri-Nation Football Tournament

"Don't Want To Sound Pompous But...": Sunil Chhetri's Big Statement

Indian Football Team To Go All Out Against Kyrgyz Republic In Tri-Nation Title Decider

Sunil Chhetri May Be Playing His Last Season: Igor Stimac

ISL: Sunil Chhetri Strikes As Bengaluru FC Go One Up On Mumbai City FC In Semi-final

India Captain Sunil Chhetri's First Choice At FIFA Awards Was This Player. It's Not Lionel Messi

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sunil Chhetri following release of series 'Captain Fantastic'

FIFA honours Sunil Chhetri for his achievements, releases three-episode series on his life and career