Kolkata, Croatia captain and Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric praised India captain Sunil Chhetri, who is set to end his illustrious career with the match against Kuwait here on Thursday, calling him a 'giant of the game'. Told, and also urged his colleagues to do the same. Last game 'unforgettable'.
Chhetri will be making his last appearance for India on the international stage when he takes the field in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here.
In a video message shared by Indian team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, "Hi Sunil, I just wanted to say hello and wish you all the best for your last game for the national team."
"Congratulations on your career, you are a legend of the game and to your teammates, I hope you make their last game special and unforgettable," said Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner.
“Good luck and victory to your captain. Best wishes and good wishes from Croatia,” said Modric, who finished runner-up at the 2018 World Cup and will win a bronze medal in 2022.
Stimac thanked Modric for the warm gesture.
“Thank you Luca. We will do everything possible to make our country and our captain proud.
With 94 goals so far, 39-year-old Chhetri is set to retire fourth on the list of all-time highest goalscorers in international football, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (128), Ali Daei (108) and Lionel Messi. 106).
Chhetri will be making his last appearance for India on the international stage when he takes the field in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here.
In a video message shared by Indian team coach Igor Stimac, Modric said, "Hi Sunil, I just wanted to say hello and wish you all the best for your last game for the national team."
"Congratulations on your career, you are a legend of the game and to your teammates, I hope you make their last game special and unforgettable," said Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner.
“Good luck and victory to your captain. Best wishes and good wishes from Croatia,” said Modric, who finished runner-up at the 2018 World Cup and will win a bronze medal in 2022.
Stimac thanked Modric for the warm gesture.
“Thank you Luca. We will do everything possible to make our country and our captain proud.
With 94 goals so far, 39-year-old Chhetri is set to retire fourth on the list of all-time highest goalscorers in international football, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (128), Ali Daei (108) and Lionel Messi. 106).
