Indian football fans were left emotional on Thursday as Sunil Chhetri, renowned for his stellar career and as the all-time top scorer for the Indian national team, announced his retirement from the sport. Chhetri revealed his decision through a heartfelt video, stating he would retire from international football following the second round of World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6, 2024. Celebrities, including Ranveer Singh, shared their reactions to the news.
Ranveer Singh commented under Chhetri’s video, describing it as a ‘bittersweet moment’ and expressing admiration for the footballer’s inspiring career. He wrote, “ICON. HERO. LEGEND. A bittersweet moment for us, who have been touched and inspired by your greatness. Thank you for bringing us so much joy and glory, Captain. Love you forever!” Ranveer, a passionate football enthusiast, reminisced about his early days watching the Premier League and Arsenal during an Instagram Live session with Sunil.
Siddharth also left a message, wishing Chhetri a memorable last match and sending his best wishes. Cricketer Virat Kohli commented, “My brother. PROUD.” Ridhima Pandit conveyed her respect with salute emojis, while Danish Sait expressed his affection, writing, “Love you Sunil.” Fans joined in, leaving heartfelt comments reflecting on Chhetri’s legacy and wishing him a fulfilling retirement.
Looking ahead, Ranveer Singh is set to headline the third installment of Farhan Akhtar’s Don franchise, stepping into the shoes of Shah Rukh Khan. He will also feature in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again alongside Ajay Devgn and Deepika Padukone, who will debut as Shakti, also known as Lady Singham. Additionally, sources confirmed to Hindustan Times that Ranveer has signed on for Prasanth Varma’s upcoming film, following his success in HanuMan.
