During Lionel Messi’s India appearance as part of the GOAT India Tour, Sunil Chhetri was initially seen wearing the official GOAT India Tour jersey, which was part of the event’s promotional attire. Several players and participants at the stadium were also dressed in similar tour jerseys, making it clear that this was event-organised merchandise, not a personal choice or a replacement for India’s national kit.
Later in the event, Lionel Messi personally gifted his Argentina No.10 jersey to Sunil Chhetri in a one-to-one gesture of respect between the two football icons. Chhetri accepted the jersey and was seen wearing it on stage, a moment that quickly went viral and sparked widespread discussion online.
While many fans appreciated the mutual respect between Messi and Chhetri, a section of supporters expressed that they would have loved to see the Indian football legend in his own national jersey. Despite this, the crowd continued to applaud and cheer for Chhetri, ensuring he wasn’t overshadowed amid the Messi frenzy.
The moment highlighted both the global stature of Messi and the deep emotional connect Indian fans share with Sunil Chhetri, once again underlining his legacy in Indian football.
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