FIFA World Cup 2026 | 'Think about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are almost 40...': Sunil Chhetri

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri said that fans should enjoy witnessing the bigwigs like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026He also said that it is amazing for the sports fans to watch all the big names from each team deliver stupendous performancesI think none of them have disappointed Messi Ronaldo Haaland Mbappe Harry Kane Isak Gyokeres all the strikers who were talked about before the tournament have delivered Its not very common for all the big names to come to the party so early in a major tournament and thats been amazing for football fans said Chhetri on ZEE 5The Indian football superstar reserved special praise for Messi and Ronaldo by saying that budding footballers should learn the hunger the two have despite achieving several feats in the sports historyThink about Messi and Ronaldo who are almost 40 For them to perform like this on the world stage is unbelievable If there is one thing young footballers should learn from them its their hunger They have won almost everything in football but they still play with the same desire and commitment he saidChhetri then said that Messis hattrick yet again proved why he is considered among one of the greatest players to ever play the sportMessis hattrick reminded everyone why he remains one of the greatest players to ever play the game Japans 40 win was another special moment because it showcased how far Asian football has progressed And Morocco versus Scotland was a fantastic match to witness live both because of the atmosphere and the quality on display said the 41yearold former footballerHe also urged football fans to watch Messi and Ronaldo play and enjoy their gameI dont think there is a rivalry between the generations Messi and Ronaldo have created their own legacy while Mbappe Haaland and others will create their own stories As a neutral just watch them and enjoy You never know how many more opportunities youll get to see Messi and Ronaldo on a stage like this he signed offWith ANI Inputs