PM Modi Praises Sunil Chhetri After FIFA Releases 3-episode Series About Football Captain
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 29th Sept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed happiness over the recognition of Indian Football player Sunil Chhetri as third highest scoring active men’s international player.
Responding to a tweet by FIFA World Cup, PM Modi tweeted, “Well done Sunil Chhetri! This will certainly boost football’s popularity in India. @chetrisunil11 “
Well done Sunil Chhetri! This will certainly boost football’s popularity in India. @chetrisunil11 ⚽️ 🇮🇳 https://t.co/Hh9pGtDhmh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2022
FIFA, the world football governing body, has released a documentary series about Chhetri’s life and career in recognition of his accomplishments and goal-scoring exploits.
The three episodes are now available on FIFA+, the organization’s streaming platform.
“You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men’s international. Sunil Chhetri | Captain Fantastic is available on FIFA+ now,” the FIFA tweeted from its World Cup handle.
In recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits, FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri. The three episodes are now available on FIFA+, its streaming platform.
With 84 international goals, the 38-year-old Chhetri ranks third among active footballers, trailing Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Lionel Messi (90).
“The first episode takes us back to where it all started…All leading up to his India debut at the age of 20. Close associates, loved ones, and footballing colleagues help tell the tale — apart from the man himself, the man affectionately dubbed, ‘Captain, Leader, Legend’,” the synopsis of the first episode said.
The second episode was about Chhetri starting to perform wonders for the national team, his big dream of playing professional football for a top-class overseas club.
In the third episode, Chhetri reached the zenith of his professional career and his personal life. Trophies piled up and records were shattered.
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