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Big brother, wonderful human being, the GOAT: Chhetri an inspiration to teammates!

As the Indian senior men’s team gathered in the Kalinga Stadium gym for their session on Thursday morning, there was a hush in the room. Less than an hour ago, Sunil Chhetri posted a heart-touching 10-minute video announcing his retirement from national colours. Head coach Igor Stimac stood beside him, …

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India’s Sunil Chhetri: A glorious international career at a glance!

Born: August 3, 1984 Debut on June 12, 2005: vs Pakistan (Quetta) Matches played: 150 (captain in 87 matches) Goals scored: 94 (Top goalscorer for India) Trophies Won— Jawaharlal Nehru Cup in 2007, 2009 and 2012 AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 Hero Intercontinental Cup in 2018 and 2023 Hero Tri-Nation Cup in 2017 …

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India’s Sunil Chhetri: A beautiful dream will come to an end on June 6!

The journey that began in 2005 in the faraway city of Quetta in Pakistan, will finally come to an end in Kolkata on June 6, 2024, after an eventful 19 years. Sunil Chhetri, the conquering hero of Indian football’s many folklores, has decided to gently put aside his National Team …

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VIDEO: India captain Sunil Chhetri announces his international retirement!

Indian national football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday, May 16 announced his international retirement after the qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata. Watch the video below!</i< I’d like to say something… pic.twitter.com/xwXbDi95WV — Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 16, 2024

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