150 matches, 94 goals, and the 3rd highest international goal scorer in the world—this is surely not the only way to describe Sunil Chhetri’s personality. For 19 years, he served Indian football with all his heart. And after all these years, Sunil Chhetri bids farewell to international football after playing in the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait today, on June 6. The 39-year-old forward announced his retirement from international football last month. And now, the day has come as he hangs up his boots.
The man, the myth, the legend
There have been numerous achievements in Chhetri’s cabinet, from the Arjuna Award to the Padma Shri Award. What has he not achieved? Speaking about his career, he has consistently performed well and sometimes single-handedly led the Indian camp to victory. From the SAFF Championships in 2011, 2015, 2021, and 2023 to the victory in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup, as mentioned earlier, he has served Indian football with all his heart. Every football lover’s eyes are filled with tears following his retirement. Let’s have a look at all the heart-melting reactions taking X by amazement.
