India can qualify for 2022 football World Cup, says Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:58

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar found himself in a slightly different territory on Sunday as he pitched for football, saying that with the 2017 Under-17 World Cup coming to the country, qualifying for the 2022 senior main event is a realistic target.

Bengaluru FC thrash Salgaocar FC 2-1 through penalties

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:45

Bengaluru`s inspirational skipper Sunil Chhetri and Robin Singh`s penalties helped the team defeat Salgaocar FC 2-1 and consolidate their position on the top of the I-League table at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Saturday.

I have been sleeping and waking up with football throughout: Sunil Chhetri

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 13:19

Sunil Chhetri was pleased after being named as the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Player of the Year on Friday.

Sunil Chhetri named AIFF Indian Player of the Year

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:53

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri was named the 2013 AIFF Player of the Year by AIFF President Praful Patel during the Annual General Meeting here Friday.

Bengaluru FC battle to a 3-2 win over Mohammedan Sporting

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:54

Bengaluru FC maintained their position at the top of the table with a hard fought 3-2 win over Mohammedan Sporting under hostile conditions in the Airtel I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Wednesday.

Bengaluru pip Mohammedan Sporting with another Chhetri double

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 17:38

India captain Sunil Chhetri fired in a double to help Bengaluru FC overcome a stiff away challenge from Mohammedan Sporting in a thrilling 3-2 win in round 13 that consolidated their I-League lead.

U-17 WC as initiative of new era in Indian football: Chhetri

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 19:03

National captain Sunil Chhetri says winning the bid to host the 2017 Under-17 World Cup has heralded a "new era" in Indian football and the onus will now be on all stakeholders to ensure a successful tournament.

Chhetri strikes twice for Bengaluru FC, leads sixth win

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 18:55

Maintaining their unbeaten run at home, Bengaluru FC here Sunday edged past Shillong Lajong 2-1 for their sixth win in 11 matches and moved to the top of the I-League table with a tally of 21 points.

Sunil Chhetri injury-time goal gives India 1-1 draw against Bangladesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 09:17

An injury-time goal by captain Sunil Chhetri saved India from embarrassment as they played out a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in their second group match of the SAFF Football Championships here on Tuesday.

We need to convert chances, says Chhetri

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 21:31

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday said that it would have been "a disaster" had his side lost to Bangladesh in their second group match in the SAFF Football Championships here.

Goals are just numbers, says Sunil Chhetri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 23:57

Three short of becoming the country`s highest-ever scorer, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says "goals are just numbers" for him and adds his team will take it one match at a time in the upcoming SAFF Championships here.