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Sunil Chhetri Announces Retirement from International Football

India's iconic captain to play his final match against Kuwait on June 6, concluding a remarkable two-decade career.

  • Chhetri is India's most-capped player with 150 appearances since his debut in 2005.
  • He is the third-highest active international goalscorer with 94 goals, behind Ronaldo and Messi.
  • The upcoming match against Kuwait is critical for India's World Cup qualification hopes.
  • Chhetri expressed mixed emotions about his retirement, emphasizing joy over pressure in his final days.
  • His leadership and contributions to Indian football have been widely celebrated.
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