FIFA pays golden tribute to Sunil Chhetri after he announces his retirement

After a storied career characterised by exceptional leadership, goal-scoring ability, and unwavering dedication, veteran Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is bidding the game farewell. Chhetri, the Indian national team's all-time leading goal scorer, creates a legacy that will last for many years. He has had a huge impact on Indian football, transforming the game's environment and inspiring the next generation. With his retirement, a chapter in Indian football history came to an end.Sunil Chhetri announced on Thursday his retirement from international football post-June. He will no longer feature in India's squad after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6. The national team's captain disclosed his choice via a video on his social media platforms. India currently holds the second rank in Group A with four points, trailing leader Qatar by one point. Kuwait stands at fourth place with three points. In a video shared on his official X account, Sunil Chhetri declared that his farewell match will take place in Kolkata.I'd like to say something... pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 16, 2024 Sports fraternity extends its heartfelt wishes to Sunil Chhetri after his retirement announcementRetiring as a legend. ❤️— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 16, 2024 Your career has been nothing short of extraordinary and you have been a phenomenal icon for Indian football and Indian sports. Go well, Captain! #TeamIndia https://t.co/g2a0yXRv5i— BCCI (@BCCI) May 16, 2024 Never wanted to see this happen , i wish I could do something to change your mind but i also understand why it is happening bhai. The whole country needs to celebrate your International career on the 6th of June the way you deserve. My Captain https://t.co/L3Fd5buXk1— Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (@GurpreetGK) May 16, 2024 India Football captain Sunil Chhetri to retire on June 6. 🥺What a ride this has been, skipper! 94 international goals, so many laurels, an unbroken conviction and you’ve inspired so many young Indians to dream big. ⚽️🫡Happy farewell to the No.11 but India’s #1,… pic.twitter.com/s3hEuXFjq3— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 16, 2024 One Last Game. One Last Time. 🥹Thank you for leading the Blue Tigers with pride and thank you for inspiring a generation. 🙏💙#MumbaiIndians #SunilChhetri pic.twitter.com/QrffCKNTAZ— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 16, 2024 19 years. 94 goals. One Legend. International football will miss you, Sunil Chhetri! 🫡🇮🇳Kolkata will be there for your last dance on June 6! 💜 pic.twitter.com/Z4u8klQ4uG— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 16, 2024 19 Years. 145 Games. 93 Goals and Millions of Hearts Won 🥹👑Thank you for inspiring generations, Captain 💙🇮🇳#SunilChhetri #Retirement pic.twitter.com/x4FydrrU1i— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 16, 2024 The man who ignited the dreams of millions, the man who shouldered a nation beyond its capabilities, and the man who bows out after etching a mark of his own! 🇮🇳🐐It's time for 𝘂𝘀 to shoulder 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀! 💙#SunilChhetri #IndianFootball #BlueTigers pic.twitter.com/gXhc7ZNV6U— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) May 16, 2024 Your legacy on and off-the-field will always be remembered! 💙You have always been and will continue to inspire us.Thank you @chetrisunil11 for your leadership, dedication and commitment to Indian football. ©️aptain. Leader. Legend.#IndianFootball ⚽️ #ThankYouSC11 https://t.co/AO2T0eNeoW— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) May 16, 2024 One last dance. 🇮🇳It's been the honour of our lives, skipper. 🫡#SC11 #ChhetriForever #INDvKUW pic.twitter.com/lbqg78rfux— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) May 16, 2024 Virat Kohli on Sunil Chhetri's Instagram post (Image: Instagram/Sunil Chhetri)Sunil Chhetri scored 93 goals in 145 games for the Indian national team, capping off an incredible career that made him the top goal scorer in Indian history. His outstanding impact and steadfastness have permanently altered Indian football, cementing his place in the annals of the sport's history as a legendary character. With his retirement, Chhetri brings an era characterised by record-breaking goal-scoring feats and unwavering devotion to the Indian national team to an end.

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FIFA pays golden tribute to Sunil Chhetri after he announces his retirement

Sports world extends heartfelt wishes to Sunil Chhetri as he announces his retirement after an illustrious career marked by 19 years and 94 goals.

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