 | Sunil Chhetri only notable face in Indian football team for Asian Games as ISL clubs refuse to play ballThere is talk of manager Igor Stimac, the loudest voice in the chorus to send a team to the Asiad, not even accompanying this side to China. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he chose not to. |
 | Asiad or ISL? Indian football caught offsideOn Tuesday, Stimac took to social media in a last-ditch attempt to dial up the pressure on the clubs. |
 | ‘Bigger games & events we play, better we get’India football captain Chhetri says the onus is on stakeholders to continue working hard if the team is to achieve ultimate end product. |
 | Chhetri backs coach Stimac's demand for long camp ahead of Asian CupThe 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha, also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven-ranked country in Asia. |
 | Kuwait stand between India and second title in matter of weeksIt has been a terrific month for Igor Stimac’s team as they followed up their Intercontinental Cup triumph with an unbeaten run here. |
 | Sunil Chhetri signs new deal with Bengaluru FC, lauds fans for being 'vital factor' in decisionChhetri has over 250 appearances for Bengaluru FC across competitions, scoring 116 goals in the process. |
 | Own goal, Stimac’s red mar Chhetri’s opener in Kuwait clashThe bad came at the end of the other half. After a disciplined and spirited performance by the defence, repelling the Kuwaiti attack all day, one careless error undid all the hard work. |
 | Chhetri & Co two good for Nepal, book knockout berthOnly three players — Chhetri, Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa — were retained from the playing eleven against Pakistan. |
 | India beat spirited Nepal 2-0 to qualify for SAFF Championships semifinalsWith six points from two wins, India qualified for the semifinals from Group A along with Kuwait (also six points), who beat Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day for their second victory. |
 | Soccer official says the India-Pakistan game could be a turning point for sportsThe national football teams met Wednesday for the first time since 2014, with Sunil Chhetri scoring a hat-trick as No. 101-ranked India beat No. 195-ranked Pakistan 4-0 at Bangalore. |
| Chhetri treble, India revelVeteran striker scores hat-trick to help team overpower Pakistan |
 | Sunil Chhetri nets hat-trick as India sinks Pakistan at SAFF ChampionshipPakistan had pockets of doughty resistance, but they were not a match to India's cohesion and purpose on a rain-drenched night at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. |
 | Intercontinental Cup: India face Lebanon, aim to break into top 100India, currently ranked 101st in the FIFA rankings, has already booked a spot in the Intercontinental Cup final after wins over Mongolia and Vanuatu. |
