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Sunil Chhetri surpasses Lionel Messi's tally to become 2nd highest int'l goalscorer among active players

Chhetri has now scored 74 goals, two more than Messi, and is only behind Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo (103) in the list of active footballers with the most international goals. Ali Mabkhout is third on the list having scored 73 goals.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi and Indian captain Sunil Chhetri. Pics/AFP

Argentina star Lionel Messi and Indian captain Sunil Chhetri. Pics/AFP

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goalscorer on Monday.

Chhetri achieved the feat when he struck a brace to help India defeat Bangladesh 2-0 in the ongoing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China Qualifiers at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Club in Doha.

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