In this file image Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri reacts after winning the football match against Pakistan at the SAFF Championship 2023, in Bengaluru. Chhetri announced on Thursday, May 16, 2024 that he will retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kuwait on June 6.
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In this file photo Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri acknowledges fans after winning the final football match of SAFF Championship 2023 against Kuwait in Bengaluru.
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In this file photo India's captain Sunil Chhetri whistles to attract attention of a teammate during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between India and Uzbekistan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
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In this file photo India's Sunil Chhetri controls the ball during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
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In this file photo Sunil Chhetri plays against SC East Bengal at the Hero Indian Super League, at Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
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Uzbekistan's goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov, third left, and teammate Eshmurodov Umarbek jump to reach for the ball to make a save during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between India and Uzbekistan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.