'Thank you for everything' - Indian football vertical reacts to Sunil Chhetri's retirement
Sunil Chhetri will however, continue his trade in domestic football.
The world’s third highest active goal-scorer in international football and India’s captain Sunil Chhetri announced that he will play his last game for the nation in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers clash against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.
Chhetri took to his social media and announced his retirement from the national team through a video message. “And the moment I told myself first, that yes, this is the game that is going to be my last, is when I started recollecting everything,” he said.
The 39-year-old is by far the best that India has ever produced and surely there won’t be anyone like him in a very very long time. Chhetri bids goodbye to the blue jersey after playing 150 games and scoring 94 goals over the last two decades.
Fans expressed their thoughts and thanked Sunil Chhetri for everything that he has done for the country, following the announcement. Let us take a look at some of the comments on Sunil Chhetri’s retirement.
National hero
Everyone across the country expressed their thoughts on India’s national hero Sunil Chhetri.
Face of Indian Football
Fans also said that Sunil Chhetri is the face of Indian football and his name is synonymous with the beautiful game in the country.
Inspiration
Chhetri has been such an inspiration for everyone in the country and the fans did not hold back to appreciate his greatness.
Captain Leader Legend
Sunil Chhetri is very well known as India’s Captain, Leader, Legend!
Thank You for everything
The fans also thanked him for all his contributions for the country.
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Yash has been involved in the Indian Football circuit since his school days. He has been covering various sports since 2020 and has also covered a couple of on-ground events, including the 2022 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Odisha.