Today’s Current Affairs: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has announced his retirement from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6. With a career spanning two decades, Chhetri has been a pillar of the national team, scoring 94 goals in 150 appearances. His decision to retire comes with a mix of duty, pressure, and immense joy, as he looks forward to his final game representing India. Chhetri’s legacy as the all-time top scorer and most-capped player for India will be remembered for years to come.
1. When did Sunil Chhetri announce his decision to retire from international football?
- a) After the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Qatar
- b) After the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Afghanistan
- c) After the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait
- d) After the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Oman
Answer: c) After the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait
What announcement did Sunil Chhetri make on Thursday?
Sunil Chhetri announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6.
How long has Sunil Chhetri been playing for the national team?
Sunil Chhetri has been playing for the national team for 19 years.
What milestone did Sunil Chhetri achieve in March?
Sunil Chhetri made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored a goal against Afghanistan in Guwahati.
What is Sunil Chhetri’s goal scoring record for India?
Sunil Chhetri has scored 94 goals for India, making him the all-time top scorer for the country.
Today's Current Affairs brings the news of Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri announcing his retirement from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6. Chhetri, who has had a stellar two-decade career, made the emotional announcement through a video on his social media accounts. With 94 goals in 150 appearances, he leaves as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player. The 39-year-old expressed a mix of duty, pressure, and joy in his journey, stating that the upcoming game against Kuwait will be his last. This news marks the end of an era for Indian football as fans bid farewell to a true icon.
