Farewell to a Legend: Twitter erupts as Sunil Chhetri prepares for his final Indian national team game

By Alen Philip Mathew

Alen Philip Mathew has been a correspondent for Kerala Blasters, covering Indian football and Indian Super League for Khel Now since 2021.

Published at :June 6, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Modified at :June 6, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Farewell to a Legend: Twitter erupts as Sunil Chhetri prepares for his final Indian national team game

Sunil Chhetri fans are eagerly waiting for his last game for India.

The air is electric at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium as India prepares to face Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier; the spotlight is firmly on one man: Sunil Chhetri. The Indian football captain and legend is set to play his final international match, bidding an emotional goodbye to his beloved team and millions of fans.

This momentous occasion has sent Twitter into a frenzy, with fans, former players, and celebrities paying tribute to Sunil Chhetri’s illustrious career and immense contributions to Indian football, but the real story goes beyond points and positions. This is Sunil Chhetri’s final curtain call, his last dance in the blue jersey of the Indian national team.

Tears may fall, but our hearts swell with pride 💙One final roar for the captain, leader, legend 🏆Sunil Chhetri 🔥@chetrisunil11 #IndianFootball #sunilchhetri #captain #INDKUW #FIFAWorldCupQualifiers #OneLastDance #Chhetri #IgorStimac pic.twitter.com/hFcaschH7p
— Khel Now (@KhelNow) June 5, 2024

Celebrating Chhetri’s legacy

Twitter is flooded with tributes celebrating Chhetri’s extraordinary career. Fans are sharing their favourite moments, from his stunning goals to his leadership on and off the pitch. Fans are reminiscing about their favorite Chhetri moments, his countless goals, and his leadership.

This ♥️https://t.co/WSXIOCLGJC
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) June 5, 2024

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/YqdMLst1T7
— Bhushan Patil (@Bhushan36429981) June 5, 2024

♥️🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/v0cvodL9rn
— Akhil (@Akhil_SC11) June 5, 2024

He is always going to be the captain for us 🇮🇳
— Cyber Defence (@cyberdeftech) June 5, 2024

🏙️ Kolkata is ready for 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞#ThankYouSC11 | #AsianQualifiers pic.twitter.com/qpTfcK6M8S
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 5, 2024

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝.🐐Thank you for everything you've done for Indian football. One last dance tomorrow – let's make it count!💙🇮🇳#ThankYouSC11 #BlueTigers #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/BwHVY9pj5M
— Agnick Ghosh (@iamagnick) June 5, 2024

Emotional Goodbyes

Many fans are finding it hard to bid farewell to their idol. Emotional tweets express the difficulty of saying goodbye to a player who has been the face of Indian football for over a decade. The sentiment of witnessing a legend’s final chapter is resonating with many.

A round of applause for Sunil Chhetri from all the journalists before his final international match against Kuwait, tomorrow!#SunilChhetri #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/XIkOLal7QI
— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) June 5, 2024

Tomorrow's outing will be an emotional one. One last time. With you, Captain.. 🙂🫡 #ThankYouSC11 🇮🇳
— Raunak D (@RawknuckD) June 5, 2024

Love you sir chhetri 🔥🔥
— Ceo William (@Union_Backbench) June 5, 2024

😓😓😓
— Bharat 🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@MeraBharat1234) June 5, 2024

I am not claiming that I am correct but MY PERSONAL OPINION is, after tomorrow, nobody should get the no 11 jersey of Indian NT in future. Our CLL deserves this much respect from us at least! Go well CLL.🇮🇳🐐 #ThankYouSC11
— Jyotirmoy Chattopadhyay (@iamjyotirmoyc) June 5, 2024

One last time 💙#ThankYouSC11 pic.twitter.com/epcnvGnoi8
— West Block Blues – Bengaluru FC (@WestBlockBlues) June 5, 2024

Anticipation for the Match

While the focus is on Chhetri, there is also significant anticipation for the match itself. Supporters are optimistic about India’s chances against Kuwait and are hopeful for a fitting farewell performance. The desire to see Chhetri score one last time is a common thread among many fans’ hopes for the game.

An incomparable trailblazer who inspired generations 🇮🇳@chetrisunil11's 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 in @KuwaitFA's must-win match against @IndianFootball in Kolkata 🏟️Preliminary Joint Qualification Matchday 5️⃣… 𝙇𝙀𝙏'𝙎 𝙂𝙊! 💙#AsianQualifiers #WCQ #ThankYouSC11 pic.twitter.com/oL5KFSy9mv
— Suvranil Singha Chowdhury (@SuvranilSinghaC) June 5, 2024

Hope, Sunil u will score in ur last match for India. Thanks for your service
— surajit mukhopadhyay (@sur181) June 5, 2024

Tomorrow, Sunil Chhetri will wear the Indian colors for the last time ever 🇮🇳⚽️India vs Kuwait in Kolkata marks the end of his incredible career representing India 🇮🇳Thank you, Sunil Chhetri, for everything! 🥹
— ADARSH JHA (@ADARSHJ94624989) June 5, 2024

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Alen Philip Mathew

Football journalist with years of expertise covering Indian football, particularly Kerala Blasters and the Indian Super League. Alongside his passion for sports, he is a dedicated medical student. Alen specializes in match analysis, player interviews, and community reactions.