India beat Nepal to win 8th SAFF Championship title, skipper Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi's record

37-year-old Chhetri has now equalled Messi and has become the second-highest goal-scorer in international football among active players.

Male: Talisman Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title here on Saturday.

India extended their domination in the regional tournament thanks to second-half goals from Chhetri (49th minute), Suresh Singh (50th) and Sahal Abdul Samad (90th).

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