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Tezzbuzz|16-05-2024
Giants: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football. Sunil announced that he is ready to play his last match for the country in the second round of World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
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Please note that at the age of 39, he is an important part of the Indian football team. He has scored 94 goals in 150 matches played for India and earned the reputation as the best footballer of the country. He is currently fourth in the all-time list of international goal scorers.
Chhetri has made this official announcement through X. The footballer said that he has decided to pursue his career at the national level in the near future. He posted a 10-minute video talking about his next decision and gave complete information.
Talking about the future of Indian football, Sunil said that now is the time for the country to find its next #9. Looking at the final against Kuwait, he confirmed that he is not under any pressure. He said that he is enjoying every moment with the national team.
The experienced football player has served the Indian team for 20 years. Let us tell you that the Indian football team is currently in second place in Group A of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after top-running Qatar with 4 points.
Messi is included in the list of legends like Messi and Ronaldo
Sunil, who made his debut in Indian football in 2005, is included in the list of India's all-time top goalscorers. Sunil Chhetri is at third place in the list of top goal scorers among active footballers after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
“The feeling I remember from the last 19 years is the best combination of duty, stress and immense happiness,” Chhetri said.
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