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Getting to host AFC Asian Cup would be immense for India: Sunil Chhetri

Getting the hosting rights of 2027 AFC Asian Cup would be "immense" for India, said Sunil Chhetri, one of the country's all-time football greats. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Wednesday announced its candidature to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, creating a buzz. Blue Tigers skipper Chhetri, who has represented India at two Asian Cups in 2011 and 2019, stated that hosting the mega-event will be the "best gift" for the fans of the game. "There is no bigger honour and privilege than playing for your country and for our nation to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 would be even bigger. I think it will be the best gift for the fans and for everyone in the country," Chhetri was quoted as saying by aiff.com. The world's second highest goal scorer among active international players, Chhetri added, "We have already had the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017 in India and it was such a huge success and you can see the prodigies from that tournament do so well. We also have the upcoming FIFA U-1

New-look FC Goa start ISL campaign against Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC

A new-look FC Goa, strengthened with the addition of new foreign players and a new head coach, will begin their Indian Super League campaign with a new vigour when they clash with formidable Bengaluru

Goalless draw against Qatar in WC Qualifiers stands out for me: Chhetri

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri says the match that stood out for him in his career was the one in which he could not feature -- the goalless draw against Asian champion Qatar in a World Cup Qualifier

Covid-19: Football Delhi decides to waive off fees for players registration

This was decided during Football Delhi's executive committee meeting held via video conferencing on Friday

Govt to launch 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme' for junior athletes: Rijiju

Rijiju announced the decision during the 'Fit Hai To Hit Hai Fit India' webinar which was attended by HRD minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, P V Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri

No plan of retiring from football anytime soon, says Sunil Chhetri

If you catch a person who is talking about these things (racist remarks) you will find he is ignorant and not knowing the things, says Sunil Chhetri

President Kovind, Bhutia, Chhetri mourn footballer Chuni Goswami's demise

AIFF President Praful Patel expressed grief over the demise of Goswami and said that the Goswami's 'contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten'

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri signs three-year deal with Puma

The Bengaluru FC skipper is currently the second-highest goal-scorer in international football after Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo

Sunil Chhetri scores a brace to equal Messi's record, wins India the match

The Indian captain now is behind only Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of most number of international goals by active players.

Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri-led India seeks title, Kenya may block road

The hosts are the side to beat this tournament as they have throughout played an aggressive brand of football

Sunil Chhetri only behind Ronaldo, Messi; surpasses Villa's 59 goal record

Sunil Chhetri made an impassioned plea to all fans of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, "abuse us, criticize us but please come to watch the Indian national team"