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Join us as we bid farewell to a footballing icon, Sunil Chhetri, who has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious 20-year career. Watch as we delve into the details of his announcement, reactions from fans and fellow athletes, and his enduring legacy in Indian sports history. Stay tuned for updates on Sunil Chhetri's farewell match and more from the world of sports.    #SunilChhetri #SunilChhetriFarewell #SunilChhetriIndianFootball #IndianFootballPlayer #SunilChhetriRetirement #FIFAWorldCup #KuwaitFootballMatch #SportsNews #Oneindia                 ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.103~

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00:00Today we bring you breaking news from the world of sports where Indian football legend

00:10Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious

00:1720-year career.

00:18Let's delve into the details.

00:19Sunil Chhetri, the captain of Indian football team, took to social media to share his decision

00:32with the world.

00:33In a heartfelt video message, Chhetri expressed gratitude for his remarkable journey representing

00:40India on football field.

00:42He says,

00:43This one day that I never forget and remember quite often is the first time I played for

00:49my country.

00:50It was unbelievable.

00:51Chhetri's announcement has sent shockwaves across the sporting fraternity with fans and

00:58fellow athletes expressing their admiration and respect for the football icon.

01:03Among those who extended their support was Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, who commented

01:09on Chhetri's video expressing his pride and admiration for his friend's accomplishments.

01:16His comment lovingly reads, My brother, proud.

01:20The footballing community also lauded Chhetri's contribution to Indian football recognizing

01:26him as a true ambassador of the sport.

01:29Fans flooded social media with messages of gratitude celebrating Chhetri's remarkable

01:34achievements and his impact on Indian football.

01:38Sunil Chhetri leaves behind a lasting legacy having represented India in 150 matches and

01:44scoring 94 goals making him one of the most prolific goalscorer in international football.

01:52From his early days with Mohan Bagan to leading the Indian national team, Chhetri's journey

01:57has inspired millions of football enthusiasts across the country and even across the world.

02:04On June 6, Chhetri will bid farewell to international football as India takes on Kuwait in FIFA

02:11World Cup qualifiers match in Kolkata.

02:14It will be an emotional moment for fans as they witness the end of an era in Indian football.

02:21As we prepare to say goodbye to this footballing legend, let us take a moment to honour Sunil

02:27Chhetri's remarkable career and celebrate his enduring legacy in Indian sports history.

02:34That's all in this report.

02:35Stay tuned for more updates on Sunil Chhetri's farewell match and the latest developments

02:40in the world of sports.

02:41Thank you for watching.

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