Sunil Chhetri announces retirement – Here’s a look at his early life, family, career, luxurious house in Bengaluru, swanky cars, and more

May 16, 2024 Anita Santosh

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Recognised for his contributions to football, Chhetri was named an ‘Asian Icon’ by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on his 34th birthday in 2018.

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In 2020, he signed a three-year deal with global sports brand Puma.

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[{"selector":"#anim-5588a754-ed40-4d74-9c75-678b0fe58f8b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Sunil Chhetri has amassed an estimated net worth of Rs 8 crores, as per reports. This impressive figure stems from multiple income streams, including his professional football salary, sponsorships, and endorsements.

Sunil Chhetri announces retirement – Here’s a look at his early life, family, career, luxurious house in Bengaluru, swanky cars, and more

Recognised for his contributions to football, Chhetri was named an ‘Asian Icon’ by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on his 34th birthday in 2018.

In 2020, he signed a three-year deal with global sports brand Puma.

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