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Xtra Time Web Desk: Legendary Sunil Chhetri made a Bengaluru FC fan's day at the Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, 7 September. Chhetri, who was practising with the Bengaluru side ahead of the Indian Super League's new season heard a cry from a fan in the stands. The fan asked Chhetri to pass the ball to him and to his shock, Chhetri did oblige.

The former India captain and the highest goalscorer in the Indian football team's history, Chhetri found the fan in the second tier of the stands with a stunning long-range lofted pass. The incident was caught by a person in the stands of the Kanteerava stadium. The whole incident was narrated by Anand on social media and the video of the incident was uploaded by Rishab Pavithran in the same thread.

Today, something incredible took place at the Kanteerava.. @bengalurufc was playing a friendly against Bengaluru United. During halftime, we saw captain @chetrisunil11 warming up for the 2nd half.. From the East Upper stand, I screamed Chhetri bhai to pass the ball to me.. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/por4wOqhuB

— Anand VM (@AnandVm78074) September 7, 2024

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An incredible moment today at Kanteerava! During halftime of #bengalurufc 's friendly, fans called out to @chetrisunil11 from the East Upper stand, asking him to pass the ball and see more????????️????pic.twitter.com/nqLm4CMwpz

— Counterberg (@thecounterberg) September 7, 2024

Chhetri's passing prowess is nothing new. Since the retirement of Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri has been the standout footballer for India. The legendary captain finally called his time from international football in 2024 at the age of 40.

Despite the international retirement call, Chhetri is expected to continue his club football career with Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in the forthcoming years. Having finished runner-up the previous season, the Chhetri-led BFC finished disappointingly in 10th place in the recently concluded ISL 2023-2024 season. Individually, Chhetri scored a total of 5 goals and had 3 assists in the season, which says that the veteran is far from over with his overall football career.

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