Messi or Ronaldo? Sunil Chhetri settles the debate
4 years, 8 months ago

Messi or Ronaldo? Sunil Chhetri settles the debate

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo is an eternal debate. India’s most-capped footballer, Sunil Chhetri, is a lot closer to these two aforementioned gentlemen and his opinion is bound to have the most relevance. But then you watch Messi dribbling five players his box… he’s just different,” he says. The moment you say complete, it’s about height, heading ability, shooting with both feet, coming back to defend corners also – so in that aspect, yes, Ronaldo.” But he’s quick to add: “But generally as a player, there’s no comparison between Messi and anyone else. I think he’s the best player.” RELATED | Food is magic: Sunil Chhetri talks nutrition, cheat meals and samosas While it’s a common sight to see Messi fan groups shower the Ronaldo faction with hate on social media, Chhetri feels fans should consider themselves lucky to be able to see both of them play in the same era.

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Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayne Rooney gives his verdict on the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate, revealing his selection to Gary Neville

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has provided his verdict on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate, after claiming the duo are 'the best two players to ever play the game'. Wayne Rooney has given his opinion on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT debate Across their careers, fans have often debated over who is better, Ronaldo or Messi 'For me, Messi …

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri

Associated Press  

Indian soccer legend Sunil Chhetri is in elite company — of those still playing, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with 128 and 106 respectively, have scored more international goals than Chhetri. “It was not that I was feeling tired,” Chhetri, who had a short spell in the United States with the MLS’s Kansas City Wizards in 2010, said in …

FIFA's Tribute Post For Retiring Sunil Chhetri Features Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi; Viral Picture Wins Over Internet
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA's Tribute Post For Retiring Sunil Chhetri Features Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi; Viral Picture Wins Over Internet

ABP News  

FIFA's Viral Post For Sunil Chhetri: In the biggest news from the Indian sports arena on Thursday, Sunil Chhetri, India's most prolific goal-scoer at the international level, announced his decision to retire from international football. READ HERE | Sunil Chhetri Announces Retirement: Top Achievements, Medals, Career Goals, Records Of 'Captain Fantastic' Chhetri revealed that India's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers …

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi vs Ronaldo: A look at the iconic rivalry, stats, records ahead of Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Cup match

The Hindu  

The generation-defining rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is set for another duel when Inter Miami takes on Al Nassr in the Riyadh Cup on February 1 as part of its preseason tour. The two stars last faced each other when Paris Saint-Germain faced the Riyadh All-Star XI in January 2023. Ronaldo though is a doubtful starter considering he …

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
1 year, 3 months ago

Merdeka Cup: Sunil Chhetri scores 93rd goal for India, remains third behind Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri scored his 93rd international goal for India, against Malaysia in the semifinal of the Merdeka Cup 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia on Friday. Chhetri, 39, is the third highest active goal scorer in international football behind legendary footballers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. FOLLOW | INDIA VS MALAYSIA: LIVE SCORE AND UPDATES FROM THE …

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: The epitome of a modern-day footballer

The Hindu  

Nothing corrodes peak athletic performance quite like time. Big numbers by Sunil Chhetri 92 international goals — Highest for India, third-highest active goalscorer in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Only the fourth Indian to score a hat-trick against Pakistan, the other three being Puran Bahadur Thapa, IM Vijayan, and Jeje Lalpekhlua 142 international matches — The most …

I am better than Messi and Ronaldo in terms of giving their best for the National team: Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

I am better than Messi and Ronaldo in terms of giving their best for the National team: Sunil Chhetri

Hindustan Times  

If there's one name on every Indian's lips right now, it's that of Sunil Chhetri, the captain of the Indian football team, who lifted the 2023 Bangabandhu SAFF Championship in Bengaluru last week. Sunil Chhetri is in the all-time top 10 list of highest goal scorers for their national teams alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Pele "It has been …

Sunil Chhetri moves up in international goal scorer list. His rank is . . .
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri moves up in international goal scorer list. His rank is . . .

Live Mint  

Indian men's football team recently added another feather to their cap- the SAFF championship, that the Indian team won after beating Kuwait on penalties. Sunil Chhetri, the man who served Indian football for close to two decades, has earned a new accolade, possibly the best ever. What should make every Indian proud is that the list of ten best footballers …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri closes in on Lionel Messi in huge milestone after brilliant hattrick during India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri closes in on Lionel Messi in huge milestone after brilliant hattrick during India vs Pakistan match

Hindustan Times  

India kicked off their SAFF Championship campaign on a dominating note, sealing a 4-0 win vs Pakistan, courtesy of a Sunil Chhetri hattrick at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The hattrick also saw Chhetri become the fourth-highest goalscorer in international football history, as he took his tally to 90, going past Malaysia's Mokhtar Dahari to climb to …

Sunil Chhetri breaks international goalscoring record to move closer to Lionel Messi
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri breaks international goalscoring record to move closer to Lionel Messi

India TV News  

India recorded a famous 4-0 win over their arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening South Asian Football Federation Championship 2023 match on June 21. The legendary Indian forward Sunil Chhetri scored a sensational hat-trick in the historic game to take his international goals tally to 90. Chhetri surpassed the iconic Malaysian footballer Mokhtar Dahari's 89 goals record to become the fourth-highest …

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri becomes fourth-highest international goal scorer; closes gap to Messi, Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri became the fourth- highest goal scorer in the history of men’s football when he scored a hat-trick against Pakistan in their SAFF Championship opener at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: IND 2-0 PAK LIVE score, SAFF Championship updates Chhetri sits just 14 goals below FIFA World Cup 2022 …

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 10 months ago

Sunil Chhetri could be playing last season of his illustrious career, says India head coach Igor Stimac

India TV News  

Head coach of India's Football team, Igor Stimac reckons the country's talismanic player Sunil Chhetri could be playing the last season of his illustrious career. I'm quite sure that the upcoming months will be the best for Sunil Chhetri," Stimac said according to official AIFF website. For the unversed, Sunil Chhetri has third most international goals to his name among …

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again? Here's how this can happen

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi? Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, things got pretty bitter between Ronaldo and the renowned club Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi again Image Source : GETTY IMAGESCristiano Ronaldo and Messi to face again? Rudi Garcia, the manager of Al-Nassr has now revealed that CR7 is all set to make his debut on Saudi …

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, here's how Indian athletes showered praises for Messi after World Cup
2 years ago

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sunil Chhetri, here's how Indian athletes showered praises for Messi after World Cup

India TV News  

The roller coaster ride of FIFA 2022 final ended with Argentina defeating France on penalties. The match which was Lionel Messi's final game at the tournament was an absolute thriller in which both teams scored 3 goals each and the result went down to penalty shootout. However, Messi's last dance was no less than a fairy tale with the 35-year-old …

FIFA World Cup: Who is faster Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Who is faster Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

The Hindu  

Argentina made it to the semifinal after beating Netherlands 4-3 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, while Portugal will be in action against Morocco in its quarterfinal match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo had clocked a speed of 33.95 kilometres per hour against Spain in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, four years ago. …

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo vs Messi: The numbers compared

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation. Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain player Messi, 35, announced in October that World Cup 2022 will be his last, while the 37-year-old Portugal and Manchester United player Ronaldo has yet to comment on his international future. Internationals Ronaldo has played 191 international matches compared …

Captain Fantastic: FIFA Honours Sunil Chhetri with a Heartwarming Docuseries
2 years, 3 months ago

Captain Fantastic: FIFA Honours Sunil Chhetri with a Heartwarming Docuseries

News 18  

Sunil Chhetri is arguably India’s greatest football player. The official Twitter account of FIFA World Cup tweeted about the docuseries and wrote, “You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active men’s international. You know all about Ronaldo and Messi, now get the definitive story of the third highest scoring active …

FIFA honours India's Sunil Chhetri, releases three-episode series on his life and career
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA honours India's Sunil Chhetri, releases three-episode series on his life and career

India TV News  

World football governing body FIFA has released a three-episode series on the life and career of Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri in recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits. Sunil Chhetri, Captain Fantastic is available on FIFA+ now," FIFA tweeted from its World Cup handle. Close associates, loved ones, and footballing colleagues help tell the tale -- apart from the …

Watch: Sunil Chhetri brace sees India beat Cambodia; Kolkata gets its money's worth
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: Sunil Chhetri brace sees India beat Cambodia; Kolkata gets its money's worth

Firstpost  

Sunil Chhetri scored either side of half-time in India’s 2-0 win over Cambodia in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. India bagged all three points to get their AFC ASian Cup Qualifiers campaign off to a roaring start at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. With two Sunil Chhetri goals, India beat Cambodia 2-0 with goals on either side …

Sunil Chhetri goes past Pele's international goals tally; one shy of equaling Lionel Messi
3 years, 3 months ago

Sunil Chhetri goes past Pele's international goals tally; one shy of equaling Lionel Messi

India TV News  

India men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri continues to create records as his brace put him past the legendary former Brazilian footballer Pele in the list of top international goalscorers. Chhetri's two goals against the Maldives helped India to a 3-1 victory, steering the side to the final of the 2021 SAFF Championship. Among active international footballers, Chhetri is the …

Chhetri dismisses Messi comparison, wants Indian football team to be brave with the ball
3 years, 7 months ago

Chhetri dismisses Messi comparison, wants Indian football team to be brave with the ball

The Hindu  

Sunil Chhetri might be among the upper echelon in global football, but he remains grounded to reality. The Indian football team captain has gone past Lionel Messi to become the second-highest international goal-scorer among active men's footballers, but he is quick to dismiss any comparison between him and the Argentine icon. Chhetri had expressed his admiration for Messi in an …

Sunil Chhetri Surpasses Lionel Messi in the List of Active Goalscorers, Only Cristiano Ronaldo Ahead of Him
3 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri Surpasses Lionel Messi in the List of Active Goalscorers, Only Cristiano Ronaldo Ahead of Him

News 18  

India’s captain fantastic Sunil Chhetri during the course of his match-winning brace against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup Qualifer against Bangladesh crossed Argentina’s Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer with 74 goals. Sunil Chhetri’s double earns the Blue Tigers a 2-0 win in #WCQ and moves him on to 74 international goals – above Lionel Messi …

Sunil Chhetri overtakes Lionel Messi to become second-highest international goalscorer among active players
3 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Chhetri overtakes Lionel Messi to become second-highest international goalscorer among active players

The Hindu  

India men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri overtook Ali Mabkhout and Lionel Messi on Monday to become the second-highest international goalscorer among active men's players. Chhetri, who scored his 73rd and 74th international goals, is second behind Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 103 international goals. The 36-year-old is now placed 11th on the all-time goal-scorer's list in men's international football. …

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man
3 years, 11 months ago

Jamie Carragher says Messi is better than Ronaldo... but he has more respect for Juventus man

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher is the latest former player to give his opinion on the age-old debate over which of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest ever. The Sky Sports Pundit insists he has always seen Messi as the best player in the world but holds more 'respect' for Ronaldo. Jamie Carragher has given his take on who is better …

Sunil Chhetri all praise for Lionel Messi after wonder goal against Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri all praise for Lionel Messi after wonder goal against Napoli

India TV News  

India captain Sunil Chhetri was all praise for Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi after the Argentine turned it on once again in the UEFA Champions League to help his side stroll past Napoli in their Round of 16 fixture. "Messi," tweeted Chhetri with three folded hands emojis right after the Barcelona captain scored an outrageous goal in the 23rd minute to …

Sunil Chhetri in Awe of Lionel Messi's 'Wonder Goal' against Napoli
4 years, 5 months ago

Sunil Chhetri in Awe of Lionel Messi's 'Wonder Goal' against Napoli

News 18  

India captain Sunil Chhetri was all praise for Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi after the Argentine turned it on once again in the UEFA Champions League to help his side stroll past Napoli in their Round of 16 fixture. "Messi," tweeted Chhetri with three folded hands emojis right after the Barcelona captain scored an outrageous goal in the 23rd minute to …

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has his say on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate
4 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has his say on Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate

India TV News  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently had his say on the age-old debate as to which footballer is better between Argentina maestro Lionel Messi and Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Klopp, who has come up against these two many-a-times with Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, stated he finds Messi a notch higher than Ronaldo. But Messi has much lower physical requirements from birth …

Lockdown diaries: Sunil Chhetri dons the chef's hat
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown diaries: Sunil Chhetri dons the chef's hat

The Hindu  

“I’m fast and clean. I might have a living after football in dishwashing, I’m that good!” Now, when’s the last time you’ve heard someone who’s career stats are comparable with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi say something like that? READ| Chhetri also revealed that his go-to tune during a workout is the raging sensation ‘Dance monkey’ by …

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Virat Kohli makes his decision
5 years, 5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Virat Kohli makes his decision

India TV News  

It's no secret that Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is a great football fan. Kohli is a big source of inspiration for many, not only in India but across the world for his athleticism and the passion with which he plays the game of cricket. However, star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is among many sports personalities from whom the India …

Sunil Chhetri becomes second-highest international goalscorer among active players
5 years, 6 months ago

Sunil Chhetri becomes second-highest international goalscorer among active players

The Hindu  

India football team captain Sunil Chhetri, for the second time this year, overtook Lionel Messi to become the second-highest international goalscorer among active players when he scored a fourth-minute penalty against Tajikistan in the Intercontinental Cup on Sunday. The skipper scored his 69th international goal with a clever panenka to go second on the list, only below Cristiano Ronaldo who …

Sunil Chhetri strikes twice in India’s first Asian Cup win since 1964, goes past Lionel Messi
6 years ago

Sunil Chhetri strikes twice in India’s first Asian Cup win since 1964, goes past Lionel Messi

Live Mint  

Abu Dhabi: Indian football’s goal machine Sunil Chhetri struck a brace to help the country stunningly outplay Thailand 4-1 and record its first victory in the Asian Cup since 1964 on a historic night here Sunday. Playing in his second Asian Cup and 105th match, Chhetri scored in the 27th and 46th minutes for his 66th and 67th international goals. …

Spain, Germany, France and Brazil: Sunil Chhetri’s top-four FIFA World Cup 2018 picks
6 years, 7 months ago

Spain, Germany, France and Brazil: Sunil Chhetri’s top-four FIFA World Cup 2018 picks

Hindustan Times  

Talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Tuesday rated Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time but did not include Argentina among his favourite four teams to lift the World Cup in Russia. Sunil Chhetri picked Spain, Germany, France and Brazil as the top contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2018. England are darkhorses, while Belgium have …

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