Sunil Chhetri playing for Bengaluru FC in a 2017 ISL match. On the field though, Chhetri wasn’t exactly known for forging long-lasting associations with clubs. In 2016, they became the first Indian outfit to reach the AFC Cup finals. The Blues made their ISL debut this November and entered the competition as one of the favourites. “I’m going to have to answer that in another 10 years from now” says Sunil Chhetri, no longer the journeyman but a torchbearer for Indian football.

Source: Mint December 27, 2017 12:25 UTC