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'All Time Great': La Liga pays tribute to Sunil Chhetri on his international retirement

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'All Time Great': La Liga Pays Tribute To Sunil Chhetri On His International Retirement

By IANS News May 17, 2024 • 17:18 PM View: 448

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: La Liga paid homage to Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri by terming him 'all time great' after the star striker announced that he will retire after the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6.

La Liga's official Instagram handle shared a tribute post for Chhetri with a captain, "An All Time Great! An Indian Legend!"

Chhetri stands tall with the third most international goals (94 in 150 matches) among the currently active players, only behind Leonel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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