The captain of the Indian football team, Sunil Chhetri, has declared his retirement from the game following the June 6 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait. His 151st and last appearance for India will be this one.
With over two decades of remarkable career, Chhetri, 39, has been a member of the Indian national squad since 2005. With 93 goals and many more honours, he has been a vital club member.
In a video tribute, Chhetri thanked his family, friends, and colleagues for their support during his career. He added that he feels sad occasionally every day and that his wife started sobbing when he told her about his decision.
The football world has embraced Chhetri's decision to retire with congratulations and tributes, including friend and colleague cricketer Virat Kohli, who sent a poignant message on Instagram.
Among Chhetri's many accolades and accomplishments are his status as India's all-time top scorer and his four AIFF Player of the Year titles. In addition, he has played for several teams, such as Mumbai City, Mohun Bagan, and Bengaluru FC.
As Chhetri is ready to say goodbye to the world of international football, supporters and teammates will recall his commitment, love, and contributions to Indian football.
For all of the football fans worldwide, this is a sad day. Sunil Chettri has often urged the supporters to go, cheer on, and watch the football game. He has scored an incredible amount of goals in his football career, placing him third on the world goal-scoring list, behind only Messi and Ronaldo.
Every football fan will be left in tears after his final game.
The man. The myth. The Legend. Sunil Chhetri.