Indian soccer legend Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Kuwait on June 6

File image of Indian soccer captain Sunil Chhetri coaching. The footballer has introduced his retirement from soccer
| Photograph Credit score: RITU RAJ KONWAR

Indian soccer icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday introduced his resolution to retire from worldwide soccer after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match in opposition to Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a wonderful two-decade profession.

The long-serving nationwide workforce captain introduced his resolution through a video he posted on his social media accounts.

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India are presently second in Group A with 4 factors, behind leaders Qatar.

“The match Towards Kuwait is the Final,” the 39-year-old Chhetri mentioned whereas asserting his resolution to retire.

Chhetri had made his a hundred and fiftieth look for India in March and scored on the event in opposition to Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, although, misplaced that sport 1-2.

Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 objectives for the nation. He’ll depart the scene as India’s all-time prime scorer and most-capped participant. He’s additionally third within the checklist of purpose scorers amongst lively gamers behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.