Sunil Chhetri Calls for Unity to Revive Indian Football
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports
Former India captain Sunil Chhetri urged all stakeholders, including the All India Football Federation, players, and coaches, to end mutual blame and unite to rebuild Indian football. Speaking in Chennai on Saturday at the Football Players' Association of India's Indian Football Awards 2026, Chhetri acknowledged that the national team's drop to 138th in the FIFA rankings stems from missed wins on the pitch. The domestic calendar currently faces uncertainty after the Indian Super League stalled following the expiration of its commercial management contract. Chhetri expressed confidence that the sport will recover despite the ongoing difficulties.
Why it matters
The appeal from India's record goalscorer highlights structural and administrative friction currently paralyzing professional football development in the country.
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