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Indian legend footballer Sunil Chhetri has left international football after playing his farewell game against Kuwait today i.e. June 6. The game was a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and it was 0-0 at the full time. Sunil Chhetri already decided that this Kuwait game will be his last for Indian team. The Indian players gave him a guard of honour after the game.
Sunil Chhetri, the iconic captain of Indian football, has officially retired from international football. His final appearance came today against Kuwait. The match, held at a packed stadium filled with passionate fans, ended in a goalless draw, marking the end of an era for Indian football.
Chhetri, who had announced earlier that this game would be his last for the national team, received a hero’s farewell from his teammates and supporters. After the final whistle, the Indian players lined up to give him a guard of honour, a deserved tribute to a player who has been the face of Indian football for over a decade and a half.
Throughout his career, Sunil Chhetri has been an inspiration for many young footballers in India. His contributions to the sport are amazing, with numerous records and records to his name.
