Gautam Gambhir was challenged to select amongst Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during the Sportskeeda “This or That” challenge. The well-known former Indian cricket player grabbed attention for his unusual decision to choose Marcus Rashford, an attacker for Manchester United.
Between two of the biggest symbols of football, Messi and Ronaldo, Gambhir’s selection, or rather, his lack thereof, was unexpected. He went with a third choice rather than picking between the two great players, who had won 13 Ballon d’Or honours between them. The Kolkata Knight Riders mentor said, “None. Because I think I would go for [Marcus] Rashford.”
Taking into account the three players’ respective careers, this decision is quite intriguing. For more than ten years, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo took over the world of football, fostering an unmatched rivalry.
They stand out as being two of the finest players to have ever played the game because of their accomplishments and contributions. Marcus Rashford of Manchester United, on the other hand, has not yet had the same degree of success. Despite his bright start to his time at United, he has not won any Premier League as well as Champions League trophies. He has only had modest team success during his few years as a United player.
With thirty goals for the Red Devils in the previous season, Rashford is undoubtedly skilled. For the striker to achieve their standards though, a great deal of consistency will be required.
What does this say about Gautam Gambhir?
His choice challenges the established order in football fandom and shows an admiration for individual brilliance above group accomplishments. Gambhir’s choice was surprising, which adds mystery to his already contentious and unrepentant public character.
This new information gives Gambhir a more honest side to his personality, as he surprises people with his choices. In a world where comparisons between Ronaldo and Messi are the norm, Gambhir’s selection of Rashford demonstrates his propensity for the unusual and outlandish.
Fans react to Gautam Gambhir’s unusual choice when given to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: –
Some people don’t deserve to have opinionspic.twitter.com/xODH6hONLh
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 10, 2023
Rashford isn't even better than? pic.twitter.com/mHfNW5liSK
— ??????? (@TheRSALad) December 10, 2023
Didn't say Ronaldo coz kohli liked him
Didn't say messi coz dhoni liked him ?— Vaibhav Hatwal ???? ? (@vaibhav_hatwal) December 10, 2023
Mbappe better than Messi , Ronaldo and Rashford combined
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) December 10, 2023
Me, when I heard Rashford pic.twitter.com/Rex2TL0dJY
— Venkatesh Koka (@venkatesh_koka) December 10, 2023
Man United fan this one pic.twitter.com/FygkkOm5kt
— The Great Brown (@TheGBrown1) December 10, 2023
https://twitter.com/daisymaylil/status/1733855954284757438
Dang..never expected this from Gambhir.
— Venkatesh Koka (@venkatesh_koka) December 10, 2023
Indian #CricketTwitter to GG after his mental gymnastics becomes famous in football twitter ?? pic.twitter.com/9kCjjDPGVh
— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch) December 10, 2023
Seriously they should just keep quiet
— LolaCrypt ? (@LolaAyeni5) December 10, 2023
He is the messi of cricket ?
— Sarcastic__Jat (@Sarcastic__JAT) December 10, 2023
