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India's Sunil Chhetri breaks Pele's international goal record after brace against Maldives

India's all-time record goalscorer Sunil Chhetri has been one of the very few bright spots for the Blue Tigers in the ongoing SAFF Championships. His four goals in the tournament so far has helped India overcome their sluggish start to the competition and qualify for the final against Nepal on October 16.

Chhetri's latest show came against Maldives on Wednesday in what was a must-win clash for India. And his brace helped India clinch a 3-1 win over the island nation and qualify for the final.

More interestingly, the two goals have also seen him take his international goal tally to 79, going past none other than the legendary Pele.