Sunil Chhetri

What makes Sunil Chhetri an exception in Indian football?

As India captain Sunil Chhetri prepares to bid adieu to international football after a memorable 19-year career, we take a look at the secrets to his success.

The Sunil Chhetri press conference: A moment when time stood still and emotions ran high

In what could be his last press conference as an India player, a selfless Sunil Chhetri tried his best not to look back at his glittering career but was forced to by emotional journalists.

'Indebted to the sport, my team': Sunil Chhetri shares emotional message ahead of his India farewell match

Earlier in May, Sunil Chhetri, 39, had announced that he would retire from international football, adding that the FIFA World Cup qualifiers game against Kuwait would be his last.

Igor Stimac expects packed Salt Lake Stadium for Sunil Chhetri's farewell match

India against Kuwait will mark the end of Sunil Chhetri's glittering 19-year international career

Sunil Chhetri reveals decision to call time on international career driven by 'instinct'

The Indian football legend will be making his 151st and final appearance for the Indian team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on 6 June.

‘Impossible to replace a legend like him’: Igor Stimac, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu pay tribute to Sunil Chhetri

Indian football icon Chhetri announced his decision to retire from the international game on Thursday, bringing the curtains down on a legendary career spanning 19 years.

Sunil Chhetri’s madness to push his limits helped him play for India for 19 years: Gouramangi Singh

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Sunil Chhetri's former national teammate for seven years, Gouramangi Singh, reflected on what helped the Indian captain build a highly successful international career and recalled the memories from their playing days.

Sunil Chhetri retires: The records and achievements that made him an Indian football legend

As Sunil Chhetri gets ready to hang his boots in international football, we take a look at some of the records that made him an Indian football legend.

With Sunil Chhetri around, there was always hope

In countless matches, on countless occasions, when everything seemed over and there was just despair in the black hole that Indian football is, Sunil Chhetri stood up to give the Indian team a new lease of life.

'My brother, proud': Virat Kohli leads tributes to Sunil Chhetri after Indian football star announces retirement

Cricket star Virat Kohli led the tributes to Sunil Chhetri with a heartfelt comment on Instagram. He wrote: "My brother. Proud." on Chhetri's video post announcing retirement.