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President Kovind, Bhutia, Chhetri mourn footballer Chuni Goswami's demise

AIFF President Praful Patel expressed grief over the demise of Goswami and said that the Goswami's 'contribution to Indian Football will never be forgotten'

President Kovind, Bhutia, Chhetri among others mourn Chuni Goswami's demise
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The former Indian skipper, who was popularly known as 'Chuni' Goswami, died on Thursday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 82 in Kolkata, West Bengal. File photo: PTI

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Former skipper Bhaichung Bhutia and current Blue Tigers captain Sunil Chhetri mourned the demise of the legendary footballer Subimal Goswami.
 
The former Indian skipper, who was popularly known as 'Chuni' Goswami, died on Thursday due to cardiac arrest at the age of 82 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
 
Taking to Twitter Bhutia wrote, "Rest in peace Chuni da."  
Rest in peace chuni da  pic.twitter.com/r8cTyS6wRt
— Bhaichung Bhutia (@bhaichung15) April 30, 2020
 
Chhetri reflected on Goswami's versatility as he played two sports --cricket and football.
 
"We've lost one of the leading lights of

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