Delhi: Great Indian football player Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football. He told that he will play his last match in the second round of World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. At the age of 39, he has been an important part of the Indian football team. He has scored 94 goals in 150 matches and has gained recognition as the best footballer of the country.
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Sunil Chhetri is at third place in the list of top goal scorers among active footballers after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. 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.
Virat Kohli reacted to Sunil Chhetri's post
Apart from football, Sunil is also known in the cricket world. Its Virat Kohli, because both are sons of Delhi. Both have been seen together with their family and in many events. Not only this, Sunil has also been seen in the training of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the team represented by Virat Kohli.
Now, when Sunil announced his retirement, Virat Kohli wrote, “Proud of you my brother.” In one sentence, Virat has told how much he admires Sunil.
