'Messi is of different level': Sunil Chhetri on equalling Lionel's tally of 64 international goals
Sunil Chhetri
The Indian Football captain scored a stunning brace against Kenya
Indian Football Team on Sunday lifted the Intercontinental Title 2018 cup after defeating Kenya 2-0 in the final.
With the victory, Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri also equalled Argentina football star Lionel Messi's record of International goals.
Both the goals against Kenya were scored by Chhetri, with first being scored in the 8th and second in the 29th minute.
With a stunning brace, Chhetri equalled Lionel Messi's tally of 64 international goals in the finals.
However, the Indian star said that he doesn't think the comparison is right as 'Messi is of different level'.
"I don't take the comparison seriously. Messi is of different level. I'm just happy that I've scored 64 goals for my country." Sunil said.
Chhetri said he is living a dream and added that he is a big fan of both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the list of active international goalscorers, the 32-year-old is now only behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo who has netted the ball 81 times in 124 appearances.