New Delhi: Indian national football team skipper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in a recent interview with TRS talks, opened up about his love for the sport and shared his all-time favourite footballer. The goalkeeper, known for his exceptional skills and leadership has always been a keen observer of the game and has been following it closely for years.
During the interview, Sandhu was presented with a series of choices between some of the most iconic players of our generation. He expressed his admiration for players like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe, highlighting their exceptional talent and potential. However, when it came to the ultimate choice between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Sandhu’s answer was unequivocal.
The skipper expressed his admiration for Ronaldo for him prime Cristiano was unbeatable. Reflecting on the Portuguese forward’s glory days, Sandhu noted how Ronaldo terrorized defenses, not only in La Liga but across Europe. From his unbelievable goals scored with either foot, headers, and even backheels, to his dominance in the Champions League, Ronaldo in his prime was simply unmatched in Sandhu’s eyes.
Why Prime Ronaldo not Messi?
Later in the interview, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu acknowledged the extraordinary talent of Lionel Messi, describing him as a once-in-a-generation player who is untouchable and unrepeatable. Gurpreet lauded Messi’s unique ability to make football seem effortless, calling him “an alien” for his genius on the field.
He highlighted how Messi’s precision in positioning, passing, and goal-scoring is unmatched, emphasizing that no one else can replicate the magic Messi brings to the game.
However, when it came to choosing between the two, despite Messi’s brilliance, Sandhu felt a deeper connection to Ronaldo’s story. He explained that Ronaldo’s journey resonates more with the struggles and determination of the average footballer. For Gurpreet, Ronaldo’s relentless hard work, discipline, and grit make his story more relatable.
The skipper also states that people don’t know Messi’s struggles much because the Argentine star doesn’t like to highlight them in public but for Ronaldo Gurpreet explains everyone knows, he used to do 1000 push-ups, 300 sit-ups, and practice after training sessions for years.
In a recent TRS Talks interview, Indian national team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu shares his pick for the best footballer. Find out who he chose in this must-watch video! Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
