India, Aug. 30 -- Sunil Chhetri may have stepped away from international football, but the former India captain still has a keen eye on the national team's progress. And with India preparing to face heavyweight opponents Brazil and Uruguay, Chhetri conceded that watching the fixtures unfold will bring mixed emotions. The legendary striker admitted he feels "a little jealous" that the current generation of Indian footballers will get an opportunity he never had during his lengthy international career.

Chhetri spent more than two decades as one of the defining figures of Indian football and represented the national team for close to 20 years. Despite his extensive experience on the international stage, he never faced either Brazil or Urugu...