Lionel Messi Should Learn from Ronaldinho's Slump and Emulate Sachin Tendulkar
The title might seem absurd, considering that it is impossible to compare a footballing genius with a great from another one.
Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar are two geniuses on their own right, one reaching the peak of his prowess and another one riding into the twilight on a high note. In this article, I wish to elaborate on the headline and why Messi needs to emulate Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar to be a footballing great.Tendulkar and Messi have been blessed with talent that separates them from the rest. Of course, there are a number of people who might argue that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than the Argentine in some respects.But then again, for every Tendulkar, there is a Brian Charles Lara who was also immensely talented.
Sachin Tendulkar: The Legend's Love and Respect for the Game
I do not know how many of you are aware of Sachin Tendulkar's records.
But in a nutshell, it would be difficult to find any statistical record—relating to batsmanship in cricket (barring T-20s)—which does not have the name Sachin Tendulkar inscribed at the top of the list.
Tendulkar emerged as one of the stalwarts of Cricket within few years of his senior debut. He had to shoulder the burden the expectations of one billion supporters on his young shoulders.
He was criticised heavily for every bad performance. It was his displays which more or less decided the outcome of the game.
It was not too dissimilar to the way Argentina depended on Messi's performances to clinch them the World Championship. Even though he was good, the entire team could not be successful because they had an average team barring Messi and a few other players.
But Tendulkar is as humble a sportsperson that you would ever come across. His love for the game never dwindled despite the unwarranted scrutiny.
He continued to perform to the maximum of his abilities and it was not surprising to see him break one record after another. He is currently 37 years old, but is one of the most consistent batsmen in the world.
He admits that his love and respect for his country and the game drives him to be at his best every single time he takes the field.
He is a true model for every youngster who possesses remarkable potential in any field. It is often pointed out that Messi cannot be a leader in the side and that quality is not that of a great.
Tendulkar was not a good captain by any standards, but it is universally accepted that he is one of the best players ever to have graced the planet.
Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar are two geniuses on their own right, one reaching the peak of his prowess and another one riding into the twilight on a high note. In this article, I wish to elaborate on the headline and why Messi needs to emulate Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar to be a footballing great.Tendulkar and Messi have been blessed with talent that separates them from the rest. Of course, there are a number of people who might argue that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than the Argentine in some respects.But then again, for every Tendulkar, there is a Brian Charles Lara who was also immensely talented.
Sachin Tendulkar: The Legend's Love and Respect for the Game
I do not know how many of you are aware of Sachin Tendulkar's records.
But in a nutshell, it would be difficult to find any statistical record—relating to batsmanship in cricket (barring T-20s)—which does not have the name Sachin Tendulkar inscribed at the top of the list.
Tendulkar emerged as one of the stalwarts of Cricket within few years of his senior debut. He had to shoulder the burden the expectations of one billion supporters on his young shoulders.
He was criticised heavily for every bad performance. It was his displays which more or less decided the outcome of the game.
It was not too dissimilar to the way Argentina depended on Messi's performances to clinch them the World Championship. Even though he was good, the entire team could not be successful because they had an average team barring Messi and a few other players.
But Tendulkar is as humble a sportsperson that you would ever come across. His love for the game never dwindled despite the unwarranted scrutiny.
He continued to perform to the maximum of his abilities and it was not surprising to see him break one record after another. He is currently 37 years old, but is one of the most consistent batsmen in the world.
He admits that his love and respect for his country and the game drives him to be at his best every single time he takes the field.
He is a true model for every youngster who possesses remarkable potential in any field. It is often pointed out that Messi cannot be a leader in the side and that quality is not that of a great.
Tendulkar was not a good captain by any standards, but it is universally accepted that he is one of the best players ever to have graced the planet.
