As of 14 October 2021, which Indian footballer was in…

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As of 14 October 2021, which Indian footballer was in the news for breaking Pele's 77 international goals?

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As of 14 October 2021, which Indian footballer was in the news for breaking Pele's 77 international goals?

  1. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
  2. Bhaichung Bhutia
  3. Sandesh Jhingan
  4. Sunil Chhetri — Correct Answer
Explanation:

Sunil Chhetri is the correct answer.

  • On October 10, 2021, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri equaled the legendary Pele's record of 77 international goals.
  • He achieved this feat by scoring against Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021.
  • Subsequently, he surpassed Pele's tally, cementing his status as one of the top international goal scorers among active players, alongside legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

14 अक्टूबर 2021 तक, पेले के 77 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय गोलों के रिकॉर्ड को तोड़ने के लिए कौन सा भारतीय फुटबॉलर खबरों में था?

  1. गुरप्रीत सिंह संधू
  2. बाईचुंग भूटिया
  3. संदेश झिंगन
  4. सुनील छेत्री — सही उत्तर
स्पष्टीकरण:

इसका सही उत्तर सुनील छेत्री है।

  • अक्टूबर 2021 में, भारतीय फुटबॉल टीम के कप्तान सुनील छेत्री ने महान खिलाड़ी पेले के 77 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय गोलों के रिकॉर्ड की बराबरी की थी।
  • उन्होंने यह उपलब्धि SAFF चैंपियनशिप 2021 में नेपाल के खिलाफ गोल करके हासिल की।
  • इसके बाद वह सक्रिय खिलाड़ियों में क्रिस्टियानो रोनाल्डो और लियोनेल मेसी के साथ शीर्ष गोल स्कोरर की सूची में शामिल हो गए।

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