World Cup Qualifier: Skipper Sunil Chhetri signs off in style, gives one last message to media
Over the last 19 years, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with so many of you, on more than a few occasions.
Over the last 19 years, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with so many of you, on more than a few occasions.
Sunil Chhetri has been the face of Indian football on the global stage for nearly two decades and as he gets ready to hang his boots, Indian head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his respect for his decision to retire and showered praise on what he has done for Indian football for the last so many years.
On Thursday, Chhetri took to social media, announcing his decision to bid adieu to the Indian football team following a stunning career of representing Blue Tigers for 19 years.
India suffered a serious jolt in their quest for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers when they went down to Afghanistan 1-2 on Tuesday.
Star forward Sunil Chhetri has opted out of the national football team due to domestic reasons for the upcoming King’s…
"If the fans are there, they are loud, and it (the abuse) all gets subdued," the star Indian forward said.
"You should never forget where you came from," Kohli said.
In an exclusive chat with The Statesman, Rizwan talked at length about football, his experiences as a referee, and what India needs to do to emerge as the next sporting powerhouse.
Sunil Chhetri advised all national team footballers across age groups to take care of their diet and sleep at the right time during this lockdown phase.
During the session, Chhetri asked Vijayan about his warm-up routine, which he said he heard about from the former player's teammates and coaches.
