Sunil Chhetri : Indian Footballer
Sunil Chhetri, 39, has announced his decision of retirement from International football on 6 June. He is the Indian Football captain who is the highest goal-scorer for india in international football. Has captained India to glory in SAFF championship 4 times. He also won many medals and trophies in his career, he won AIFF Player of the Year 7 times. Sunil Chhetri has achieved all these accolades in his international career. He is an absolute legend and iconic player of india who inpires millions of youth across the world. He is the face of Indian football.
‘The match against Kuwait is my last’ announces retirement
Today on X he posted his retirement video of 9:50 minutes, expressing his journey, momeories, family and Indian football team. He talks about the very first game he played when he wore the jersey for the first time and played his game, he says that the day changed his life and his passion for the country, playing for the country is very high. His last game would be India’s world cup qualification match against Kuwait.
He is ranked 3rd among highest goal scorer in internation football after Messi and ronaldo. He Played for India for 19 years. He is the leader of football team , most experienced as of now. In his video he said that his wife started crying after his decision oif retirement. He feels sad that he will not be able to play for the country again, the little kid inside him always be fighting to play football, but the sensible and mature person knows that this is it. But it was not easy for him.
Fans and his admirors pouring tributes all over social media, with pictures and sketches they are showing their love towards the player.
” End of an Era” a fan said on X.
“O Captain! My Captain! End of an era Thank you Sunil chhetri” wrote another fan.
” Happy Retirement legend
The goal machine
The face of Indian football
Thanks for all the Kicks ” wrote an X user.
He won many awards including the the prestigious “Arjuna Award” second highest spoting award in India and the Padma Shri, fourth-highest civilian award.
He longevity in the career and his fitness is truely admirable. He always follows strict diet and shows discipline in his fitness. A true legend of indian football, will be remembered always in our heart.