In a year that could have marked a quiet farewell, Sunil Chhetri chose purpose over pause. After retiring from international football in 2024 as India’s all-time leading scorer, he returned when the national team called — a comeback driven not by milestones, but responsibility. Beyond the records and resilience, what makes him a Bangalore Times’ Headliner is his enduring bond with the city he’s called home for 13 years
