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    "He messaged me, informing he's going to retire": Virat Kohli on 'dear friend' Sunil Chhetri's retirement

    India's batting maestro Virat Kohli has announced that Sunil Chhetri has decided to retire from international football. Chhetri, who has redefined Indian football standards, has been an inspiration for his nation and the international circuit. Kohli revealed that Chhetri messaged him before announcing his decision to retire. The third-highest active international goal scorer will play his final international match against Kuwait on June 6.

    India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

    India will play Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in the USA on June 1. Seventeen of the 20 teams will play warm-up games from May 27 to June 1 across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa will play an intra-squad match on May 29 in Florida. Defending champions England, last edition's runner-up Pakistan, and semi-finalists New Zealand are not playing any warm-up matches.

    Sunil Chhetri to retire from football: Looking back at the career of India's legend

    In addition to becoming a household name in football, Sunil Chhetri is a role model for the younger generation, demonstrating what can be accomplished through perseverance. In front of home supporters at Salt Lake Stadium on June 6, he will play his final game as an international football player against Kuwait. He made the announcement of his retirement from the game on Thursday.

    Messi's USD 20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teams

    Lionel Messi's annualised pay from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami exceeds USD 20.4 million, making it one of the highest in the league. Messi joined Inter Miami last summer with a base salary of USD 10.4 million. The MLS Players Association disclosed his annualised compensation of USD 20,446,667 for the 2024 season.

    Indian football’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Sunil Chhetri will retire after the Kuwait tie on June 6

    It was just moments after Sunil Chhetri, India’s greatest ever player, had made public his retirement plans -- the FIFA football World Cup qualification game against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata. That’s when we got head coach Igor Stimac on the call. “Sunil had mentioned this to me two months earlier.

    Man City bids to make history and Jurgen Klopp bids farewell as Premier League heads toward dramatic finale

    Manchester City is bidding to make history. Jurgen Klopp is bidding farewell. The English Premier League is heading toward a dramatic and emotional finale on Sunday, with the title race between Man City - seeking an unprecedented fourth straight top-flight championship - and Arsenal going to the wire and taking centre stage on an afternoon when goals and tears usually flow.

    WFI to decide on Paris Games selection criteria on May 21

    The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will decide on May 21 the selection criteria to pick the Indian team for the Paris Olympics, it has been learnt from reliable sources. India have earned six quota places for the Summer Games with five of them coming from women wrestlers. Aman Sehrawat is the lone male wrestler to lock quota in the men's freestyle 57kg category.

    IPL 2024 playoffs: What are CSK and RCB's chances now after SRH enters top 4?

    Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured an IPL play-off spot with 15 points after rain forced their match against Gujarat Titans to be called off. They joined Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the play-offs. SRH's final league game will be against Punjab Kings on May 19, while Gujarat Titans were eliminated from play-off contention.

    SRH qualifies for IPL playoff after rain washes out match against GT

    Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a spot in the IPL playoffs after their match against Gujarat Titans was washed out due to rain. With this, they join Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the playoffs. Sunrisers received one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one match left. Gujarat Titans, last year's runners-up, were eliminated from the playoff race, finishing with 12 points. The toss didn't happen due to rain, and despite efforts, the match had to be abandoned.

    Indian Football's quest for the next striker: Who will step up after Sunil Chhetri?

    Indian football faces a crucial question: who will fill the striker position after Sunil Chhetri? With the seasoned player retiring, the search is on for a new goal-scoring hero. Mumbai City FC's Lallianzuala Chhangte and Vikram Partap Singh are among the contenders, showing promise with their performances. As Indian football prepares for a new era, fans eagerly await the next star to lead the frontline.

    IPL ticket scam: Bengaluru man cheated Rs 3 lakh while buying CSK vs RCB match ticket

    Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash on May 18. Fan scammed Rs 3 lakh for IPL tickets. BCCI starts IPL 2024 playoffs ticket sales.

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