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Sunil Chhetri (born 3 August 1984) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward and captains both Indian Super League club Bengaluru and the India national team. He is known for his link-up play, goal scoring abilities, and leadership.
21 hours ago · Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest-ever goalscorer for the National team, will hang up his boots from international football after India plays Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, at the Salt Lake Stadium, on Thursday. Chhetri announced the decision via a video message posted across social media platforms. The 39-year-old striker has been capped 145 times by India, scoring 94 goals in a career spanning 20 years.
1 day ago · Sunil Chhetri’s father Kharga writes: He considered taking NDA exam, debut against Pakistan made him feel like football was going to be his life; Click here for more. India will eventually have to answer the question of who the new number 9 will be for the country moving forward but on Thursday, even if Chhetri wants the narrative to be about India vs Kuwait, the bigger picture will revolve around the legacy that he leaves behind. ...
May 16, 2024 · Indian football icon and captain of the national team, Sunil Chhetri, has announced his decision to retire from international football on 6 June. In a video posted on X, he said that India's...
May 16, 2024 · Iconic India captain Sunil Chhetri has announced that he will retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifying match against Kuwait on 6 June.
12 hours ago · Sunil Chhetri, one of the top footballers India have ever produced, will officially hang up his boots from international football at the conclusion of the India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup Qualifiers contest in Kolkata on Thursday. Chhetri, the most-capped Indian with 150 appearances, had announced in May that he was calling time on his international career, and that Thursday’s game at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata would be his last.
May 16, 2024 · Sunil Chhetri made the announcement in a video he posted on his social media handles. Sunil Chhetri said that the game against Kuwait — which is part of the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers — will be his last game. The match will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium on June 6.
May 16, 2024 · India captain Sunil Chhetri says he will retire from international football, ending a record-breaking career for his country spanning two decades.
Sunil Chhetri, a name synonymous with Indian football, boasts a glittering career spanning over two decades. This gifted forward has not only dominated domestic leagues but also carved his name...
May 16, 2024 · Kohli was amongst the first sportspersons to congratulate Indian football legend. Former India skipper Virat Kohli paid a heartfelt tribute to Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri, who announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious 19-year career.
