The Final Farewell: The Global Tributes Pour In for Sunil Chhetri

On Thursday, people all over the world came together to say goodbye to Sunil Chhetri. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, FIFA, and Croatia's Luca Modric joined forces to make the Indian football icon's farewell truly worldwide. With 94 goals from 151 games, the 39-year-old departed as the fourth most prolific scorer in international football history. For a player whose nation is still having difficulty establishing itself in the world of football, it is an amazing accomplishment.

"94 International Goals," the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) tweeted. carried a country's dreams! I am grateful to Sunil Chhetri, the Asian football icon.

Sachin Tendulkar Twit:

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Chhetri on his incredible career by writing on X: "Achieving any ambition is never simple. in addition to 94 foreign ones. Sunil Chhetri, you have raised the standard. Many congratulations on a really amazing career!"

Rasquinha Stated:

"In my opinion, Sunil Chhetri's reputation extends beyond the goals he scored for India and the length of his professional career. It's also his leadership, work ethic, never-say-die attitude, and teamwork. But above all, his behavior is that of a role model. In Indian sports, we need more Sunil Chhetris," tweeted Rasquinha.

On social media, Premier League India posted, "Every football fan today." He cannot be replaced by us. We are unable to." Viren Rasquinha, a former hockey captain for India, too complimented Chhetri on his outstanding career.

Modric Remarked:

Igor Stimac, the coach of the Indian squad, posted a video message in which Modric remarked, "Hey Sunil, I would want to greet you and wish you luck in your final game with the national team." "Congratulations on your career, you are a legend of this game. To your teammates, I hope you make his last game special and unforgettable," remarked Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric.

"I hope your captain has success and wins. "From Croatia, with all the best wishes and best regards," said Modric, the World Cup runner-up in 2018 and 2022 bronze winner.

Chhetri finished as the fourth-highest goal scorer in international football history with 94 goals, after only Lionel Messi (106), Ali Daei (108) and Cristiano Ronaldo (128).