Indian football star Sunil Chhetri has been persuaded to come out of retirement to assist the national team in their quest to qualify for the Asian Cup. Chhetri, a former captain of the Indian football team, announced his retirement from international football earlier this year. However, with the team facing a tough challenge in the qualifying rounds for the Asian Cup, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) reached out to Chhetri to help bolster the squad. The decision to bring Chhetri back into the fold comes after a series of disappointing performances by the Indian team in the qualifying matches. Chhetri’s experience and leadership skills are expected to provide a much-needed boost to the team as they aim to secure their spot in the prestigious tournament. The move has been met with excitement and anticipation from Indian football fans, who are hopeful that Chhetri’s return will help turn the team’s fortunes around. Chhetri is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest footballers and has been a key figure in the national team for many years. His presence is expected to inspire and motivate the younger players in the squad, while also adding a wealth of experience to the team. With Chhetri back in the mix, Indian football fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing their team put up a strong performance in the upcoming matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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