The retirement of national team captain Sunil Chhetri, out of the blue set off shockwaves across the Indian football community. Supporters and critics looked for answers after the announcement of his last game will be against Kuwait on June 6. Sunil Chhetri has been an icon of Indian football for around twenty years.
Is This The End Of An Era Or Just A Commencement To Confusion?
Chhetri spoke about a mix of responsibility, pressure and happiness. His main motivations during his illustrious career, however insiders feel there is more to this than meets the eye. Speculation indicates that there has been bad blood between players in the locker room and even with All India Football Federation (AIFF). So is this indicating something deeper within the squad dynamics which will mean that India could miss its chance at qualification for the World Cup if they retire now?
The Hidden and Undisclosed Facts: Was Chhetri Coerced to Resign?
There is a lot of speculation that Chhetri’s ‘’retirement’’ was not as voluntary as it looked. Is the football legend being marginalized to pave way for younger talents or this is AIFF’s desperate measures in shaking up the squad. In the midst of these speculations, Twitter is filled with posts of fans wishing Legend Sunil Chhetri a ‘Happy retirement ‘ with ‘ Happy Retirement Legend ‘ and #SunilChhetri trending on Twitter.
What’s Next for Indian Football?
As the nation grapples with this shocking news, the question on everyone’s mind is: What does the future hold for Indian football without Sunil Chhetri? With a crucial match against Kuwait looming, the pressure is on for the remaining squad to step up. Will they rise to the occasion, or is this the beginning of a downward spiral for Indian football?
