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Come in numbers and enjoy the game: Sunil Chhetri's 'final' message to home fans for farewell match

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Come In Numbers And Enjoy The Game: Sunil Chhetri's 'final' Message To Home Fans For Farewell Match

By IANS News May 17, 2024 • 17:34 PM View: 678

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: The outgoing Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri urged home fans to come in numbers and enjoy his final international game against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on June 6.

On Thursday, Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in a video posted on his social media accounts.

When asked about his expectations from the passionate home crowd in Kolkata, Chhetri said don't be nervous and enjoy the game while remaining hopeful of the 'happy' ending.

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