A big news has come out for Indian football. Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement. Sunil Chhetri will be seen playing his last match against Kuwait in Kolkata. Sunil Chhetri has announced that he will retire in the qualifier match against Kuwait next month. Sunil Chhetri’s sudden decision to retire from football is very disappointing news for Indian football.
150 international matches:
Sunil Chhetri has been playing for the Indian football team since June 12, 2005, scoring 94 goals and becoming the 4th highest goalscorer in the world.
Top 4 Players:
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 128 goals in 206 matches. Iran’s Ali Dai has scored 108 goals in 148 matches. Messi has scored 106 goals in 180 matches, followed by Sunil Chhetri with 94 goals.
Sunil Chhetri, who has received worldwide attention, has announced his retirement after playing 150 international matches. In particular, Biba has shocked fans by announcing his retirement while the football qualifiers are underway.
On June 6, India and Kuwait will face each other in the FIFA Football Second Qualifier. With this match, Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement.
Sunil Chhetri: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in an emotional video on his social media page on Thursday morning.
Sunil Chhetri, when will you play your last match?
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has surprised everyone by suddenly announcing his retirement. Chhetri will be seen playing football for India for the last time in the qualifier match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6. Sunil Chhetri has shared the news of his retirement announcement with his fans through his social media handle. In the 9-minute video, Chhetri talks about many memorable matches related to his career. Sunil was seen getting very emotional, remembering the first goal of his football career. Chhetri started playing football for India 20 years ago.
I'd like to say something… pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 16, 2024
Sunil Chhetri Career Highlights:
AIFF Player of the Year: 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018–19.
FPAI Indian Player of the Year: 2009, 2018, and 2019.
SAFF Championship Player of the Tournament: 2011, 2015, and 2021.
SAFF Championship Top Scorer: 2011, 2021, and 2023.
Hero of the Intercontinental Cup: 2018.
Chhetri has won many matches for India in his football career. After the announcement of Chhetri’s retirement, many former players and teams are congratulating him for his brilliant career. Indian football fans seem quite saddened by Sunil’s decision to retire.
Sad Moments:-
Chhetri has won many matches for India in his football career. After the announcement of Chhetri’s retirement, many former players and teams are congratulating him for his brilliant career. Indian football fans seem quite saddened by Sunil’s decision to retire.
