Sunil Chhetri
Sunil chhetri: India’s star football player Sunil Chhetri has suddenly withdrawn his retirement. Sunil Chhetri is the highest goal player for India. After returning from retirement, he is now seen playing again in the field in March itself. Sunil Chhetri, who has been around 40 years old, announced his retirement in June last year. But after about 8 months, he is returning again.
Can play against Bangladesh
Currently, qualifier rounds are being played for AFC Asian Cup 2027. The Indian team will play it against Bangladesh on 25 March. It is believed that Sunil Chhetri will also be seen in it. Sunil Chhetri has scored 94 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ali Dei are the fourth highest goals in men’s football. However, the picture is not clear yet why Sunil Chhetri has returned from retirement. This information has been given by the Indian football team through an X post. The post states that Sunil Chhetri is making a comeback. Captain, leader, veteran will return to the Indian national team for FIFA International Window in March.
Sunil has made many records
Sunil Chhetri has made many new new records playing for India. However, even after his retirement, Sunil has continued to play for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League, where he is showing amazing games. Chhetri has scored 12 goals in the 2024-25 seasons and also has 2 Assist in his name. India is placed in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying Group with Bangladesh, Hong Kong (China) and Singapore and will start its campaign from Shillong.
Chhetri has also been awarded these awards
Sunil Chhetri was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2011 and the Padma Shri in 2019. In 2021, he became the first footballer to receive India’s highest sports honor Khel Ratna Award. He has scored 94 goals in 150 matches internationally in his career nearly 19 years. Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is fourth in the list of all -time international goal scorers.