Kerala Blasters Fans Burn Sunil Chhetri's Effigy in Protest Following his Controversial Free Kick Goal in ISL 2022-23 Knockout Match (Watch Video)
Things got escalated in Kerala where Indian footballing icon Sunil Chhetri's effigy was burnt after an unfortunate controversy in the ISL 2022-23 knockout match.
ISL 2022-23 is hit with a big controversy after Kerala Blasters forfeited in the first Knockout game against Bengaluru FC after Sunil Chhetri scored a controversial free kick goal as the goalkeeper was still organizing the wall. Ivan Vukomanovic, Kerala Blasters' became furious with the decision and called his team off. After the incident, as Bengaluru FC were declared winners, the angry Kerala Blasters fans burnt Sunil Chhetri's effigy as symbol of protest. Some of the fans also attacked the Indian footballing icon on social media too. Goal or No Goal? Fans Divided Over Sunil Chhetri's Controversial Free Kick Goal During Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2022-23 Knockout Match (Watch Goal Video).
Kerala Blasters Fans Burn Sunil Chhetri's Effigy
Sunil Chhetri's effigy (with the #BengaluruFC crest on it) was burnt in Kerala yesterday in the aftermath of #KBFC's game against the Blues. #IndianFootball #ISL #KBFC pic.twitter.com/Fq5jlfxulh
— VOIF (@VoiceofIndianF1) March 4, 2023
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