The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to send the name of legendary footballer I.M. Vijayan for the 2020 Padma Shri Award to the Indian sports ministry. And I can only congratulate the AIFF on making this decision! 51 year old Thrissur-born Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, better known as I.M. …
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Former India captain and central defender Gouramangi Singh has discovered a new passion which is keeping him connected with the ground – organic farming. Currently with his family in Imphal due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, Gouramangi stated that maintaining his kitchen garden and growing vegetables has …
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As XtraTime shows the excerpts from the exclusive and extensive AIFF TV interview with India captain Sunil Chhetri, who celebrated on June 12 his 15th anniversary of making his debut for India against Pakistan in Quetta.
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From being a 20-year-old mischievous talented striker to 35-year-old ‘captain, leader, legend’, Sunil Chhetri has seen Indian Football through thick and thin. Coaches, who have nourished the gem with utmost care to yield the best for the team have seen numerous changes from close quarters but one aspect has remained …
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With so many talented youngsters having lost focus quite early in their career courtesy the money, adulation, glamour and the glitz, National Team captain Sunil Chhetri feels it’s important for a player to be surrounded by people who will “push you in the right manner”. In a live chat with AIFF …
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Watch the AIFF LIVE chat with Indian National team captain Sunil Chhetri, who completed 15 years in international football on June 12, 2020. Sunil talks about various topics, such has his debut, his diet and a number of fun anecdotes, among other things.
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Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says Racism is rooted in ignorance as he offered his views on the raging issue that has triggered violent protests across the world following American George Floyd’s death in the US. Asked about his thoughts on incidents of Racism, Chhetri said, “It hurts me like …
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Yesterday, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the June rankings, India stay in 108th position behind Kenya, but ahead of Central African Republic; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. India have 1187 points, the …
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Indian Football Team captain Sunil Chhetri took a stand on the completion of his 15th year in International football stating that mankind owes it to its own evolution, to eradicate racism. With the recent turn of events in recent times which has got the entire world speaking about the heinous …
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I cannot forget the day when we played our debut match for the senior National Team. It was about one and a half-decade ago on June 12, 2005, but to me, it’s like something which happened only yesterday. The Indian team had gone for a three-match tour of Pakistan under …
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