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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Chhetri, who had announced earlier that this game would be his last for the national team, received a hero\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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