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India head coach defends Sunil Chhetri retirement u-turn

Published on Mar 10, 2025 07:50 PM IST

The decision to recall Sunil Chhetri was slammed by India legend Bhaichung Bhutia, who felt that it would hamper the development of Indian football.

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (HT_PRINT)

ByHT Sports Desk

Sunil Chhetri best Indian striker now: Manolo Marquez

Need to win Asian Cup qualifiers, says India head coach explaining why he got the 40-year-old to come out of international retirement

India's captain Sunil Chhetri greets his fans at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia qualifier match against Kuwait. (AFP)

Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:17 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Streaming: Where to watch Premier League match

Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Streaming Premier League: Here are the details of where to watch the Premier League match online and on TV.

Manchester United will host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday night.(Action Images via Reuters)

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 12:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Why has Barcelona vs. Osasuna match been postponed?

Barcelona-Osasuna match has been postponed after a member of Barcelona medical staff, identified as Carles Miñarro Garcia, passed away.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Osasuna - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - March 8, 2025 A message is displayed on the screen advising that the match has been postponed due to the death of Carlos Minarro Garcia, a member of FC Barcelona's medical staff. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 01:50 AM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Mohamed Salah fires Liverpool 16 points clear, Forest beat Man City

Premier League: Mohamed Salah has fired Liverpool 16 points clear in the title race.

Updated on Mar 08, 2025 11:29 PM IST

AFP |

ISL: Mohun Bagan down Goa 2-0 in feisty tie to finish league with a flourish

Boris Singh’s own-goal and Stewart’s late strike help Bagan take league shield by a record eight points

Mohun Bagan Super Giants players being given guard of honour by FC Goa players. (ISL)

Updated on Mar 08, 2025 11:09 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Cristiano Ronaldo teases lookalike as 'very ugly' in playful warmup moment

Cristiano Ronaldo joked with a look-alike during a match, calling him "very ugly." The light-hearted moment went viral

Cristiano Ronaldo jokingly teased a look-alike fan, saying,

Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:34 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Bhaichung doesn't hold back as Chhetri makes retirement u-turn: ‘Not good…’

The March FIFA window is of utmost importance to India, and the decision to recall Sunil Chhetri hasn't been well-received by Bhaichung Bhutia.

Bhaichung Bhutia weighed in on India's decision to recall Sunil Chhetri from international retirement.(ANI/AP)

Updated on Mar 08, 2025 07:11 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Kick Off: “I'm still here”

In this week's issue, Dhiman discusses how the shelf life of our football stars is ever increasing.

Sunil Chhetri is back for India.(Shailendra Bhojak/PTI)

Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:48 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Sunil Chhetri's retirement U-turn explained by India head coach Manolo Marquez

Sunil Chhetri has the chance to become just the fourth player in the history of men's international football to score 100 goals for his country.

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (Getty Images)(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Mar 07, 2025 07:13 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sunil Chhetri available for India again

Sunil Chhetri will rejoin Indian squad for friendlies against Maldives and Bangladesh

Sunil Chhetri will play the friendly against Maldives and the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh later this month. (Getty Images)

Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sunil Chhetri comes out of retirement, will be back in Indian football team on…

Sunil Chhetri returns: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March,” wrote the AIFF on X.

India's Sunil Chhetri gestures to fans.(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 09:31 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Champions League: A good night in Europe for goalkeepers

Alisson and Szczesny help Liverpool and Barcelona pull off 1-0 wins in Champions League round of 16 first leg

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson (C) dives to punch the ball during their Champions League match against PSG. (AFP)

Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:17 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Liverpool stun PSG with late winner in Champions League

Harvey Eliott scored almost as soon as he came on for Mohamed Salah while Raphinha's second-half strike gave 10-man Barcelona a 1-0 win over Benfica.

Elliott was sent on to replace Mohamed Salah in the 86th minute and became an unlikely hero by sweeping a low shot into the corner of the net with his first touch of the match.(REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 08:29 AM IST

AP |

East Bengal lose 0-1 to Arkadag at home

Kolkata: East Bengal struggles in AFC Challenge League quarter-final, trailing 1-0 to FC Arkadag, facing tough odds in the return leg on March 12.

Yazgylych Gurbanov of FC Arkadag scores in the 1-0 win over East Bengal in the AFC Challenge League first leg tie at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday. ) (Samir Jana/HT)

Updated on Mar 05, 2025 09:57 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Arsenal’s magnificent seven

Arteta’s men set a Champions League record on way to a 7-1 win at PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the last 16 stage

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored two goals in their record 7-1 away victory against PSV Eindhoven in their last 16 first leg clash on Tuesday night. (AFP)

Published on Mar 05, 2025 06:09 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps to record away win at PSV

Published on Mar 05, 2025 04:45 AM IST

AP |

AFC Challenge League: East Bengal’s chance to repair season

After disappointing run in ISL, they meet Turkmenistan’s Arkadag in the first leg of the quarter-final at home on Wednesday

East Bengal FC captain, Saul Crespo and head coach Oscar Bruzon with FK Arkadag captain Altymyrat Annadurdyyew and head coach Dovletmyrat Annayev on the eve of their AFC Challenge League quarter-final in Kolkata.(ANI)

Updated on Mar 04, 2025 09:59 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control

The FA has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control".

FA defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was

Updated on Mar 03, 2025 08:24 PM IST

AFP |

Brazilian club sets sight on ambitious Ronaldo move: ‘We’re already making…'

The Portuguesa chief has stated that he will try to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to join his team.

Cristiano Ronaldo is in his final contract at Al Nassr.(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:47 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Soccer-Chelsea salvage WSL draw at Brighton, Man Utd close the gap

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BHA-CHE/REPORT (PIX):Soccer-Chelsea salvage WSL draw at Brighton, Man Utd close the gap

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 11:19 PM IST

Reuters |

Barca thrash 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot

Published on Mar 02, 2025 10:51 PM IST

AFP |

Chhetri's late equaliser for BFC ends East Bengal's playoffs aspirations

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 10:32 PM IST

PTI |

Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach FA Cup quarters

Published on Mar 02, 2025 10:15 PM IST

AFP |

Cristian 'Chicho' Arango, Josef Martínez spark Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:58 PM IST

AP |

Soccer-Juventus must use anger of Cup exit, says Motta

SOCCER-ITALY-JUV-VER/PREVIEW:Soccer-Juventus must use anger of Cup exit, says Motta

Published on Mar 02, 2025 09:44 PM IST

Reuters |

Soccer-Off-form Inter and Napoli clash in high-stakes showdown with Atalanta chasing

SOCCER-ITALY/PREVIEW (PIX):PREVIEW-Soccer-Off-form Inter and Napoli clash in high-stakes showdown with Atalanta chasing

Published on Feb 27, 2025 09:33 PM IST

Reuters |

Ranieri sweeps the crisis aside at Roma and has the Giallorossi on a 10-match unbeaten run

Published on Feb 27, 2025 04:07 PM IST

AP |

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of 'racist statements' after derby

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals.

Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:09 PM IST

AFP |

Liverpool glory would boost Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or chances: Arne Slot

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will have a "far better chance" of winning the Ballon d'Or if Premier League leaders Liverpool win silverware this season.

Arne Slot opens up on Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or chances. (Action Images via Reuters)

Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:04 PM IST

AFP |

Football

The decision to recall Sunil Chhetri was slammed by India legend Bhaichung Bhutia, who felt that it would hamper the development of Indian football.

Need to win Asian Cup qualifiers, says India head coach explaining why he got the 40-year-old to come out of international retirement

Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Streaming Premier League: Here are the details of where to watch the Premier League match online and on TV.

Barcelona-Osasuna match has been postponed after a member of Barcelona medical staff, identified as Carles Miñarro Garcia, passed away.

Premier League: Mohamed Salah has fired Liverpool 16 points clear in the title race.

Boris Singh’s own-goal and Stewart’s late strike help Bagan take league shield by a record eight points

Cristiano Ronaldo joked with a look-alike during a match, calling him "very ugly." The light-hearted moment went viral

The March FIFA window is of utmost importance to India, and the decision to recall Sunil Chhetri hasn't been well-received by Bhaichung Bhutia.

In this week's issue, Dhiman discusses how the shelf life of our football stars is ever increasing.

Sunil Chhetri has the chance to become just the fourth player in the history of men's international football to score 100 goals for his country.

Sunil Chhetri will rejoin Indian squad for friendlies against Maldives and Bangladesh

Sunil Chhetri returns: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for the FIFA International Window in March,” wrote the AIFF on X.

Alisson and Szczesny help Liverpool and Barcelona pull off 1-0 wins in Champions League round of 16 first leg

Harvey Eliott scored almost as soon as he came on for Mohamed Salah while Raphinha's second-half strike gave 10-man Barcelona a 1-0 win over Benfica.

Kolkata: East Bengal struggles in AFC Challenge League quarter-final, trailing 1-0 to FC Arkadag, facing tough odds in the return leg on March 12.

Arteta’s men set a Champions League record on way to a 7-1 win at PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the last 16 stage

Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps to record away win at PSV

After disappointing run in ISL, they meet Turkmenistan’s Arkadag in the first leg of the quarter-final at home on Wednesday

The FA has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control".

The Portuguesa chief has stated that he will try to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to join his team.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BHA-CHE/REPORT (PIX):Soccer-Chelsea salvage WSL draw at Brighton, Man Utd close the gap

Barca thrash 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot

Chhetri's late equaliser for BFC ends East Bengal's playoffs aspirations

Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach FA Cup quarters

Cristian 'Chicho' Arango, Josef Martínez spark Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

SOCCER-ITALY-JUV-VER/PREVIEW:Soccer-Juventus must use anger of Cup exit, says Motta

SOCCER-ITALY/PREVIEW (PIX):PREVIEW-Soccer-Off-form Inter and Napoli clash in high-stakes showdown with Atalanta chasing

Ranieri sweeps the crisis aside at Roma and has the Giallorossi on a 10-match unbeaten run

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals.

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will have a "far better chance" of winning the Ballon d'Or if Premier League leaders Liverpool win silverware this season.

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