Thank You, Captain! Following his farewell game at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, great football player Sunil Chhetri received a standing ovation from the crowd that left the Indian captain in tears. The final match Sunil Chhetri played for India concluded in a 0-0 tie with Kuwait. At the conclusion of the match, the crowd in Salt Lake Stadium stood singing the football players name as Chhetri completed a lap of honour.The Street Wont Forget YouHappy Retirement Sunil Chetri one of the best footballer he is the reason football is growing in IndiaThank You for your contribution ❤️#SunilChetri #ThankYouSC11 #IndianFootballpic.twitter.com/bqykOYQi9T— AHMED SAYS (@AhmedGT_) June 6, 2024A heros goodbyes a real tearjerker!At the conclusion of the game, the Indian players bid farewell to the renowned football player by presenting Chhetri with the guard of honour. After participating in the most games for the squad, Chhetri retired as Indias top goal scorer with 94 goals. The entire game, Salt Lake Stadium was in high spirits. The tifos referred to Chhetri as the golden boy and lauded his dedication to Indian football. The other tifos commended the Indian captain for his extraordinary performance and sustained service to the country. In addition to being in the stands, Chhetris father also admitted to the media that he was a little emotional over his sons last game for the national team.Happy Retirement @chetrisunil11 😭💙 We Love you 3000 🤴 🇮🇳 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/dhx2VgahAl— Blue Pilgrims 🇮🇳 (@BluePilgrims) June 6, 2024Thank-you Sunil Chetri 🐐🐐#lastdanceTHE LAST DANCE HAS ENDED...!!!! 🥲 pic.twitter.com/idkBpG4g6N— Devangbajpai07 (@devangbajpai17) June 6, 2024Happy Retirement the legend Sunil chetri 🇮🇳⚽ pic.twitter.com/nUmZcUZeOR— Mehak Sharma (@mehaksharm18) June 6, 2024A very emotional moment for Sunil Chhetri. He couldnt hold his tears as the team members give him guard of honor. pic.twitter.com/wt2qjuDs9A— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) June 6, 2024Sunil Chetri end of a Golden era 😥.Thank you Captain pic.twitter.com/8DFXSqOUDB— Mr Cool (@kpandey9900) June 6, 2024FIFAs chance for IndiaIndias FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 ended in a depressing 0-0 tie, making Sunil Chhetris final international match before retirement less than ideal. Despite playing the whole game, Chhetri was unable to add one more match-winning goal to his already illustrious Indian career. At the end of his career, the 39-year-old ranked fourth in mens international football goals scored, behind players like Ali Daei, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
