Captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday scored a brace to take his tally to 64 goals for the country as India prevailed over their African counterparts to clinch the four-nation meet
Indian football team/PTI
Several sporting and entertainment personalities, including Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan led the congratulatory messages for the triumphant football team which beat Kenya 2-0 to win the Intercontinental Cup here on Sunday.
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Captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday scored a brace to take his tally to 64 goals for the country as India prevailed over their African counterparts to clinch the four-nation meet. "Champions!!!! Another stellar performance from our captain @chetrisunil11 and the entire team last night. This will surely provide a much needed boost for @IndianFootball. Keep up the spirit boys," Kohli tweeted on Monday.
Champions!!!! Another stellar performance from our captain @chetrisunil11 and the entire team last night. This will surely provide a much needed boost for @IndianFootball. Keep up the spirit boys. u00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu0099u008c #INDvKEN
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 11, 2018
Kohli had previously supported Chhetri's emotional plea where he urged fans to come to the Mumbai Football Arena and root for them. Amitabh wrote on Twitter: "Congratulations Indian Football Team for winning the Hero International tournament beating Kenya 2-0; the defending in the 2nd half was astounding."
T 2833 - Congratulations Indian Football Team for winning the Hero International tournament beating Kenya 2-0 ; the defending in the 2nd hald was astounding .. pic.twitter.com/DBuUhrCo1W
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 10, 2018
His son, Abhishek, who owns Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), also thanked the fans who turned up at the stadium: "Champions!!!!Well done @IndianFootball for a great win. And well done to the supporters that turned up and sang throughout. Unbelievable atmosphere!"
Champions!!!!
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 10, 2018
Well done @IndianFootball for a great win. u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3
And well done to the supporters that turned up and sang throughout. Unbelievable atmosphere!
Ranveer Singh said: "So proud of the boys in blue! Took it all the way ! @chetrisunil11 leading from the front and bringing glory to @IndianFootball ! Brilliant ! #Champions #JaiHind #INDvKEN."
So proud of the boys in blue! Took it all the way ! @chetrisunil11 leading from the front and bringing glory to @IndianFootball ! Brilliant ! u00e2u009au00bdu00efu00b8u008fu00f0u009fu008fu0086 #Champions #JaiHind u00f0u009fu0092u00aau00f0u009fu008fu00beu00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3 #INDvKEN
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) June 10, 2018
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who also backed Chhetri after his video message, said this victory was thoroughly deserved. "Splendid performance from the #MenInBlue. Keep it up, @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball team. You guys totally deserved this victory. Our support will always continue to be with you," Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.
Splendid performance from the #MenInBlue. Keep it up, @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball team. You guys totally deserved this victory. Our support will always continue to be with you. #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/JxKYVlF8Ej
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 10, 2018
India thrashed Chinese Taipei 5-0 and Kenya 3-0 before losing to New Zealand 1-2 in the group games. "Thank you @chetrisunil11 for giving the country so much to cherish. You were inspirational and I am sure this #IntercontinentalCup victory will help in ensuring that you guys play in a jam packed stadium . Congratulations," tweeted Virender Sehwag.
Thank you @chetrisunil11 for giving the country so much to cherish. You were inspirational and I am sure this #IntercontinentalCup victory will help in ensuring that you guys play in a jam packed stadium . Congratulations @IndianFootball #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/WADgZEd5rl
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2018
Chhetri finished as the tournament's top-scorer netting a total of eight goals in four matches. There was more praise for Chhetri, who equalled Lionel Messi in the number of international goals (64) with only Cristiano Ronaldo above them (81).
"Congratulations to the @IndianFootball team on winning the #IntercontinentalCup finals. @chetrisunil11 led by example and this win will go a long way in helping the popularity of the sport. #INDvKEN," tweeted former batsman VVS Laxman.
Congratulations to the @IndianFootball team on winning the #IntercontinentalCup finals.@chetrisunil11 led by example and this win will go a long way in helping the popularity of the sport.#INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/3DiqMjUbL1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 10, 2018
Tennis star Sania Mirza tweeted: "What a victory!! And what a feeling .. congratulations to you and all the boys .. onwards and upwards."
What a victory!! And what a feeling .. congratulations to you and all the boys .. onwards and upwards u00f0u009fu0092u00aau00f0u009fu008fu00bd https://t.co/dAQTJjV2fN
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 11, 2018
Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore also congratulated the side. "What a wonderful day for @IndianFootball team and the fans across nation. India defeated Kenya 2-0 to lift the #IntercontinentalCup. Captain @ChetriSunil11 led from front brilliantly again. Well done team. India is Proud of you all. #INDvKEN."
What a wonderful day for @IndianFootball team and the fans across nation. India defeated Kenya 2-0 to lift the #IntercontinentalCup. Captain @ChetriSunil11 led from front brilliantly again. Well done teamu00f0u009fu0091u008f. India u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3 is Proud of you all. #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/iyjfV7n9bh
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) June 10, 2018
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta said: Back from my Sunday morning hike & super thrilled that #India won the #IntercontinentalCup ! Yeahhhh Here's me wearing my blue shirt & supporting @IndianFootball Congrats @chetrisunil11 & to all the #Boysinblue #INDvKEN #BackTheBlue #Victory #Jaihind #Goal #Ting."
Back from my Sunday morning hike & super thrilled that #Indiau00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3 won the #IntercontinentalCup ! Yeahhhhu00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu0091u008d Here’s me wearing my blue shirt & supporting @IndianFootball u00e2u009au00bdu00efu00b8u008f Congrats @chetrisunil11 & to all the #Boysinblue #INDvKEN #BackTheBlue #Victory #Jaihind #Goal #Tingu00f0u009fu0098u0098 pic.twitter.com/sk4VOhCKHu
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) June 10, 2018
Olympic 2000 bronze medal winning weightlifter Karnam Malleswari noted: "The progress @indianfootball has made over the last couple of years is exceptional." India will take part in the AFC Asian Cup next year and this competition was part of their preparations for the top continental meet.
The progress @indianfootball has made over the last couple of years is exceptional. Best wishes to captain @chetrisunil11 and team for the finals of the #IntercontinentalCup tonight. #BackTheBlue #INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/l3ds0x0wvi
— Karnam Malleswari (@kmmalleswari) June 10, 2018
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