Xtra Time Web Desk: Football Delhi has decided to observe August 3 as Delhi Football Day to mark Indian captain Sunil Chhetri’s birthday. The association has also taken a decision to launch ’37 Plus League’ involving retired players. The decision was taken during Football Delhi’s executive committee meeting on Sunday.
As the Delhi-based Chhetri is turning 37 this year, Football Delhi named the league ’37 Plus League’ in his honour.
The league will be played on Saturdays and Sundays, lasting 8-10 weeks with 8-10 teams.
Football Delhi president, Shaji Prabhakaran, said, “37 Plus League is yet another initiative of Football Delhi to actively promote football in Delhi and with the start of this league retired players in Delhi will have a platform to come together and express their love, passion, experience, and continue to be active with the game.”
“Further, it is our honour and privilege to celebrate the Football Delhi Day on 3rd August, the birthday of captain fantastic Sunil Chhetri and celebrating his achievements,” he added.