Have learnt more from defeats than victories, Chhetri tells Virat Kohli

DUBAI: Sunil Chhetri, captain of the Indian men's football team, has stated that in life, he has learned more from defeats than victories.

"I think in life I have learnt more from defeats. When I've won a lot, over a period of time I feel I become complacent," Chhetri told Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli during an Instagram live session arranged by Puma.

Kohli agreed with Chhetri and said: "Yes, you understand that you learn more from losses not victories. When you win, you hardly reflect on things. But, I have realised you should reflect even when you win. You always have something to improve on, learn and get better at. If we can get that consistency in wins and losses, you can be more balanced going forward."

Chhetri is India's all-time top goal-scorer and second in the world in the list of active goal scorers in international football. He has scored 72 international goals while star Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 101.

When asked by Kohli about his motivation, the talismanic striker said: "There is no comparison. I feel happy about it and forget about it. The joy of playing football and the love I get is unbelievable. It's not something I have dreamt of."

"I want to give it everything I have got. I don't take the pressure, I just enjoy it because I'm living a life which I have not even dreamt of. I don't let even a day go by where I don't give my 100 per cent," he added. IANS

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