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ISL: Mumbai City FC retains Sunil Chhetri for season 3

ISL: Mumbai City FC retains Sunil Chhetri for season 3

New Delhi, Sep 6 (UNI) Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC have retained Indian captain Sunil Chhetri for the upcoming third season of the Ieague. Speaking on the upcoming season, 32-year-old pointed out in a release, "I am elated to return to Mumbai City FC for season three of the ISL. It is a great club with amazing fans. Ranbir, Parekh, Indranil and the entire team have been great to work with and I can't wait to don the blue of Mumbai and hopefully give the fans a better result!" Commenting on the reinclusion of the Indian skipper, team owner Mumbai City FC Ranbir Kapoor, said, "We are extremely excited to have Sunil back with us. A player of his quality provides a huge lift to the team. His work ethic is incredible and he sets the bar high for everyone and that's amazing to have in the dressing room." "I'm sure he'll give the fans plenty of reasons to keep cheering for him this season too," added he. With 51 international goals to his name, Chhetri is India’s highest goal scorer and is also Bengaluru FC's top scorer for the 2015-2016 season of the I-League. UNI KU SB 1615

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On audit party’s instructions, J&K Sports Council issues 10-point advisory to recognised sports bodies

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