Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri, who is also the highest goal scorer for the nation, recently announced his retirement from international football in a heartfelt video posted on his official Instagram page. Chhetri, who is also the current captain of the national Indian football team, will be retiring after the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2024. Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, a huge football fan, showered Chhetri with praises on his retirement announcement post, which has already garnered over 1.7 million likes on Instagram.
Sunil Chhetri: Indian Football Icon Retires from International Football
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football in a touching video posted on his Instagram page. The captain of the national team, Chhetri holds the record as the highest goal scorer for India.
Background
Sunil Chhetri has been a pivotal figure in Indian football for over two decades. He made his international debut in 2005 and has since earned over 120 caps and scored 85 goals for his country. Chhetri has captained India at the 2011 and 2015 AFC Asian Cups, and led them to victory at the 2015 SAFF Championship.
Retirement Announcement
In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Chhetri announced that he will retire from international football after the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2024. The 38-year-old forward said that it was a difficult decision but that he felt it was the right time to step aside and give younger players a chance.
Reactions
Sunil Chhetri's retirement announcement has sparked widespread reactions from fans, teammates, and celebrities. Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, a known football enthusiast, heaped praise on Chhetri, calling him "a legend and a true icon."
FAQs
1. When will Sunil Chhetri retire? Sunil Chhetri will retire from international football after the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2024.
2. What is Sunil Chhetri's goal-scoring record for India? Chhetri has scored 85 goals for India in over 120 caps.
3. What is Sunil Chhetri's reason for retiring? Chhetri feels it is the right time for him to step aside and give younger players a chance.
4. Who will replace Sunil Chhetri as captain of India? The new captain of the Indian national football team has not yet been announced.
5. What are Sunil Chhetri's future plans? Chhetri has not announced any specific plans for the future but has expressed a desire to continue playing club football.
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