Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri (second right) celebrates his team’s 4-1 victory during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match between India and Macau held at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday. AFP PHOTO

BANGALORE, India: Captain Sunil Chhetri expressed joy and relief after India sealed their place at the 2019 Asian Cup, underlining football’s rising fortunes in the country.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details