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Sunil Chhetri breaks Brazilian legend Pele's international goal record

Chhetri further bettered his tally as he scored another one to have 79 international goals under his belt. The Indian captain is now the third-highest active international goalscorer

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Sunil Chhetri and Pele. Pics/PTI, AFP

Sunil Chhetri and Pele. Pics/PTI, AFP

Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday broke legendary football player Pele`s record during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship.

Pele had scored 77 goals for Brazil and Chhetri went past the Brazilian superstar when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in the match against the Maldives.

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