Sunil Chhetri

2022 - 9 - 19

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Sports fraternity, fans criticise WB Governor for 'pushing aside' Sunil ... (News Room Odisha)

Kolkata: Anyone would hardly disagree that Sunil Chhetri is one of the best footballers India has ever produced. The talismanic footballer is on the list of ...

In a viral video on social media, the Governor of Manipur and West Bengal La Ganesan can be seen pushing aside Sunil Chhetri during the post-match award ceremony. Kolkata: Anyone would hardly disagree that Sunil Chhetri is one of the best footballers India has ever produced. Under his captaincy, Bengaluru FC won their first-ever Durand Cup title by defeating Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the final at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Sunday.

Uthappa reacts after video of Bengal Governor and Sunil Chhetri ... (Hindustan Times)

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has come out in support of Sunil Chhetri after Bengaluru's monumental title win was overshadowed by an unfortunate ...

Also get updates on [Indian Cricket Team](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/indian-cricket-team)and [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. Siva Sakthi (10th minute) and Brazilian Alan Costa (61st) were on target for the Bengaluru FC side while Apuia netted the consolation goal for Mumbai City in the summit clash. At a time when the politician is facing the wrath of the fans on social media, former India batter Uthappa has come out in support of Chhetri, who added the Durand Cup title to his trophy cabinet. Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC upstaged Mumbai City FC in the final of the Durand Cup 2022 to lift the famous trophy at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium. However, Chhetri and Bengaluru's monumental win in the celebrated tournament was overshadowed by an infamous incident from the post-match presentation. Under the leadership of talismanic forward Chhetri, Bengaluru FC scripted history on Sunday by clinching their first-ever Durand Cup title in Kolkata.

WB governor slammed for 'pushing' Sunil Chhetri during ... (Sportstar)

The prize distribution ceremony turned controversial when Chhetri was pushed by Ganesan while the trophy was being handed over to the player in the presence ...

Chhetri has spoken about the importance of the Durand Cup in his career. But the prize distribution ceremony turned controversial when Chhetri was being pushed by Ganesan while the trophy was being handed over to the player in the presence of state sports minister Aroop Biswas. Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for Bengaluru early in the first-half but the Islanders drew level through Apuia Ralte ahead of the break.

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Talismanic India footballer Sunil Chhetri has said it would have been a "shame" had an Army kid like him not been able to win the Durand Cup in his ...

According to Wikipedia, Chhetri was born to KB Chhetri, an officer in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army, and Sushila Chhetri. "Two decades is a bit of a wait, but if it meant doing it in the blue of Bengaluru, then it was worth every season of trying. Durand Cup Champions -- would have been a shame if an Army kid playing football professionally never had the chance to say this.

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title (Current Affairs)

Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the final of the Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

The winner of the tournament is facilitated with three trophies, the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Shimla Trophy. The Durand Cup was initially played only by the Armed services but in later years, the game was officially made open for the Professional Football Clubs. The Blues in the end had done enough for a seventh national title win.

Watch: West Bengal Governor criticised after pushing Sunil Chhetri ... (WION)

Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai FC 2-1 in the Durand Cup final at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday (September 18). However, the match made heads turn for ...

Durand Cup Champions - would have been a shame if an Army kid playing football professionally never had the chance to say this. After guiding Bengaluru to their first-ever Durand Cup title, Chhetri won hearts with a heartfelt note on Twitter. Two decades is a bit of a wait, but if it meant doing it in the blue of Bengaluru, then it was worth every season of trying. Here's a look at both the videos, which have led to massive trolling of the politicians for disrespecting the country's football stars: The match made heads turn for all the wrong reasons when West Bengal Governor pushed Bengaluru skipper Sunil Chhetri for obstructing his view during the presentation ceremony. Watch - Minister criticised after pushing Chhetri during Durand Cup final (Photo