Kolkata, Nov 1 (PTI) Veteran India goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya on Saturday announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtains down on a career spanning nearly two decades across the I-League, ISL and national team.

In an emotional post, the 35-year-old reflected on his journey "from the suburbs of Kolkata to the Maidan", recalling how it all began with a childhood dream to play for Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and face Bhaichung Bhutia.

"Two decades later, I look back at trophies, battles and scars that tell stories. But more than anything, I see memories, lessons, friendships and gratitude that will stay with me forever," he wrote.

Thanking his coaches, teammates, fans and family, Arindam said his body was telling him it was time to stop, “but my heart will alwa

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