Former captain of New Zealand Ross Taylor compared football giants Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Virat Kohli of India, putting the latter in the same league.
Two of the greatest sportsmen in history, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, have left their marks on sports history with their extraordinary on-field accomplishments. Similar to this, since making his cricket debut for India, Kohli has been reaching new heights.
In addition to their achievements on the field, Ronaldo and Messi have made a lasting impression online. With 630 million followers, Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram. Messi is just behind him with 503 million followers.
With 269 million followers on Instagram, which places him 15th internationally, Kohli enjoys a substantial following, surpassing even elite players like Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Junior, and LeBron James.
Taylor, who played 450 international matches for the Black Caps, said that Kohli is on par with Ronaldo and Messi in terms of societal impact and that he is a "superstar" in the world of cricket.
Taylor highlighted the revolutionary effect of sportsmen promoting businesses on digital platforms on the "180 Not Out" podcast, saying, "In terms of Instagram and social media, he's up there with Ronaldo and Messi."
It's important to remember that Messi has four UEFA Champions League championships, compared to Ronaldo's five. Furthermore, Messi stands out due to his eight Ballon d'Or victories, a record that Ronaldo only managed to tie.
Messi's stunning triumph against France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final was his defining moment. In 2011, Kohli cemented his legacy by winning the ICC Men's 50-over World Cup.
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