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Sunil Chhetri's Wife Sonam Bhattacherjee Reacts to Hate Received on Social Media After Controversial Ending to Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2022–23 Knockout Match

The talismanic player and his wife were subject to a barrage of criticism on social media after he scored a free-kick goal which caused a lot of controversy in the ISL knockout match between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC. Kerala Blasters players had walked off the field, forfeiting the contest.

Sunil Chhetri's Wife Sonam Bhattacherjee Reacts to Hate Received on Social Media After Controversial Ending to Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2022–23 Knockout Match

Sunil Chhetri's wife Sonam Bhattacharya responded to the hate and she and her husband received after he scored a controversial goal for Bengaluru FC against Kerala Blasters in the ISL 2022-23 knockout game on March 3. Chhetri had scored quickly from a free-kick with Kerala Blasters players protesting, stating that they were not ready. Kerala Blasters players eventually walked off the field and Bengaluru FC were awarded the win. Following that result, both Chhetri and his wife have been receiving a lot of hate from fans on social media. Taking to Instagram, Sonam shared a statement, writing, "In the midst of football, rivalry, passion and support, how did we forget to be kind to, and civil with each other?"  Kerala Blasters Fans Burn Sunil Chhetri's Effigy in Protest Following his Controversial Free Kick Goal in ISL 2022-23 Knockout Match (Watch Video).

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