Earlier this week, Indian football ace Sunil Chhetri took to Twitter to urge fans to support football. Soon, he was joined by various Indian sports stars ranging from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli. The plea cam on the eve of the Intercontinental Cup between India, Kenya, Chinese Taipei and New Zealand.
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Later, the Indian football team would go on to win against Chinese Taipei and Kenya. India’s next match will be against New Zealand on 7th June. The Men in Blue are ranked 97th in the FIFA rankings and are the highest-ranked of the 4 teams.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Chhetri’s call to action.
I don't watch football. I don't understand it. But, when I tune into the channel I like it. I'll try my best to support our football team whenever I get a chance. I may not watch it, but my support is always with them. #INDvKEN #BackTheBlues #SunilChhetri
India's Proud #SunilChhetri
#Congratulations to #IndianFootball Team Ind Vs chaina 3-0 #Captain #SunilChhetri #asked a question Why #Indians avoid all other sports like #football and #Hockey They also fight for our nation to be #Top on #globle Please support them for cheers. To get best results.✍@subraveed
Indians responding brilliantly to #SunilChhetri's plea. Finally, Lots of things going well for Indian football! Well done guys! 👏 Believe! #AsianDream #BackTheBlue
So Happy 2see #AamchiMumbai come & support @chetrisunil11 & our #BoysinBlue ⚽️🇮🇳as they make us proud & win this game. I may be far away in #La but I will be watching & supporting from here.Thanks #AB 4the video. #IndianFootball #❤️Mumbai #Goal #SunilChhetri #MyheartisBlue
#SunilChhetri urges countrymen to follow and support #IndianFootball through a touching video WATCH: timesnownews.com/sports/footbal…
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This is sad thing #Footballteam and our Captain #SunilChhetri praying for watch the game I have never seen thing about cricket #Guy If other countries have #messi #Ronaldo We have @chetrisunil1 So Go watch #support
We should all pledge to watch our country play football, at least once if we haven't. One of the greatest football players that India has ever seen should not be folding his hands and pleading our support! Cmon India! #football #SunilChhetri
This is nothing but a small plea from me to you. Take out a little time and give me a listen.
Oh captain my captain! 🙏 #IndianFootball #INDvKEN #SunilChetri #SunilChhetri #Chettri100
https://twitter.com/RahulSRathod_/status/1003921698939273216
https://twitter.com/sharewithsajan/status/1003920786988654593
Well done #TeamIndia #SunilChhetri
#SunilChhetri our indian football hero. @chetrisunil11 #chetri100
What a Victory for Indian football team yesterday. Sunil Chhetri u rocked it💙 #SunilChhetri #INDvKEN #TeamIndia
https://twitter.com/nisargkingp2/status/1003912032523972608
I believe in u.... #BleedBlue #India #SunilChhetri #football #IndianFootball #DreamBig #chetri100
Sunil Chhetri urges fans to flock to the stadium. Then scores a brace & leads India to a resounding victory in front of massive crowd.. Stuff of the legend. Take a bow, sir @chetrisunil11 !!! #INDvKEN #SunilChhetri
It's a matter of pride to stand behind those who play with their hearts, for our nation. Please show up in huge numbers to support @IndianFootball and our captain @chetrisunil11!! All the best team! #IndianFootballTeam #SunilChhetri
happy. #football #love #SunilChhetri God bless you, mumbaikars ! businesstoday.in/current/econom…
https://twitter.com/sahil_sabharwa/status/1003675519685017606
#SunilChhetri's penalty and the subsequent roar. Somehow hope the crowds keep filling in #INDvKEN
Not all heroes wear capes, some play football :) This guy has bought an entire stand so that ticket expense doesn’t stop some fans from going to the stadium. 👏🏼 #IndianFootball #SunilChhetri
