Sunil Chhetri

My life revolves around shuttling between taking the field for India and Bengaluru FC. Couldn't have had it better I For queries [email protected]

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

It takes a lot to be a stakeholder in Indian football. It has been like that for some time now. But when everything around looks like it will crumble, you bank on family to hold on to each other. And more often than not, it is the elders in the house that you turn to, for assurance. All of you at the TATA Group, through TFA first, and then @JamshedpurFC, have been one of our pillars.

To know that Jamshedpur has folded first team operations is a punch to the gut. The players and staff will be without clubs, and they might find one by the end of it all. The League will have a team less, but the season will go on. However, not having the TATA group involved in the top tier of Indian football - that would be a disaster with no alternative.

I understand that some tough decisions in sport are down to what makes sense in the board room. But I can only request and hope that the think tank at TATA picks their heart over head and reconsiders this call. It might be a poor business decision, but it will be the one Indian football needs the most at this hour.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

National Sports Day humein khel ke saath fitness aur Olympic values ki importance ko bhi yaad dilata hai. Chaliye mil kar participate karein, apne mohalle aur schools mein khel ko apnayein.

29 se 31 August tak chalne wale three-day mega celebrations mein jud kar khel ko apni daily life ka hissa banaiye.

Har Ghar, Har Maidaan, Khele saara Hindustan
National Sports Day 2025 - Ek ghanta khel ke maidaan mein

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I had bargained to get in shape.

That ‘fortnight’ has now changed to ‘indefinitely’ and that smile’s been wiped out. It began with worrying about how I am on borrowed time with what I have left in the tank. But speaking with players from across clubs, I’ve realised that my selfish problem isn’t as important.

The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs – not just from my club, but from other clubs as well. Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with.

I know that the think tank and all those involved in running the sport are working to get the football season up and running, and I’m hopeful that there is a solid fix sooner rather than later.

I may not have all the answers, but my message to all those involved with Indian football – and more importantly the ones whose livelihood depends on it, the players, staff, kitmen, masseurs, medical teams, production crews, operations staff – please stay calm. We’ll ride this storm together. Stick together and look out for each other. Keep training and getting better. Football has to resume soon. It will.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

Saddened at the news coming out of Pahalgam. Words fall short. My thoughts are with the families of all those affected by what is a cowardly act of terror.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

@rishabpavi @AnandVm78074 @bengalurufc A postman's job is to deliver. Some old hands need just the one attempt 😉

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

I'd like to say something...

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

Can't say this enough - playing sport at any level changes the way you think.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

I have a clear message to the #ExamWarriors - all study and no play is not good. Sports and fitness can boost academic performance.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

To every Indian supporter in the stadium - make sure that our bowlers run up to a roar for every SINGLE BALL.
This team has given us 10 flawless games. Let’s give them an unforgettable one. Pull these boys over the line.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

We played a home game in Kuwait last night. To each and everyone who came and supported us, thank you, and I hope you too enjoyed the evening as much as we enjoyed your support .

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

Checked with a few of the lads on the Indian cricket team, and they reckon my dive might be better, dost. 😉 #PUMADive
Will be watching you at the World Cup

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

Tough to go down on penalties, lads. But chin up. We were solid throughout. Very proud of the team we've become and the performances we are dishing out.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

All you superstars at @isro, that was out of this world. What a proud moment. 🇮🇳 #Chandrayaan3

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

❤️❤️❤️

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

A thank you might not cut it. But it's all I have, Bengaluru.

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

प्यार है बस तेरा, प्यार ही
माँ तुझे सलाम। 🤍

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

Banner for banner, nothing but love. Idhu nan mane 💙

[Bengaluru FC @bengalurufc]

ನಿಮ್ಮ ರಾಜನು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ್ದಾನೆ. 👑

Written on Blue and bound by it. 🔵

#WeAreBFC #SC11 #KingOfKanteerava

[Indian Football @IndianFootball]

We’re grateful for the gesture by the Government of Odisha to award the team with a cash bonus for our win.

In what was an instant and collective decision by the dressing room, we’ve decided to donate Rs. 20 lakh of that money towards relief and rehabilitation…

[Sunil Chhetri @chetrisunil11]

No words, gestures, thoughts or prayers can even come close to compensating the loss the families affected by the horrific train accident in Odisha have experienced. I only hope they can find the courage and strength to tide through the pain. 🙏🏾