Renowned Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has not only left an indelible mark on the cricketing field but has also garnered immense popularity on social media. Currently, he stands as the third most-followed sportsperson on Instagram, boasting over 265 million followers, trailing only behind football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Virat Kohli’s online presence surpasses even basketball legend LeBron James and football stars Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and David Beckham. In a recent encounter with legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazario, captured by American YouTuber IShowSpeed, Kohli’s global recognition was affirmed.
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Initially claiming not to know Kohli, Ronaldo changed his stance upon seeing the cricketer’s photograph, confirming that he had indeed come across him. IShowSpeed, a fervent Kohli fan, couldn’t contain his excitement upon witnessing the acknowledgment from the two-time FIFA World Cup winner.
🚨| WATCH: Speed tells Ronaldo Nazario (R9) that Virat Kohli is better than Babar Azam 😂 pic.twitter.com/dKZOq2F5ce
— Speedy HQ (@iShowSpeedHQ) January 10, 2024
Ronaldo Nazario, an iconic figure in football history, stands as Brazil’s third-highest goal scorer, netting 62 times in 98 matches. His illustrious career includes winning the FIFA World Cup in 1994 at the tender age of 17, earning the Player of the Tournament in 1998, and securing the Golden Ball as Brazil reached the final.
The football legend added another World Cup triumph in 2002, claiming the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. Additionally, Ronaldo boasts two Copa America titles from 1997 and 1999.
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is set to mark his return to T20Is after a 14-month hiatus in the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, starting on January 11 in Mohali. Although he will miss the first game, the star batter is slated to join the team for the remaining two T20Is, adding anticipation to his much-awaited comeback to the shortest format of the game.
