"I hope Stimac will help Chhetri to make this moment unforgettable", Croatian Midfielder Luca Modric expressed his gesture towards team Indian on Instagram 

FIFA president Giovanni Infantino also showcased his respect to the 3rd highest goal scorer of all time in International football, “An inspirational figure”.

In Pre-match press conference Chhetri shared in a fun way, Indian youth players like Rahim, Edu, David and many of the are waiting for his retirement, and they want to make sure he will not comeback on field.