Friends are the family that we get to choose
The world, as we know, is not an easy place to survive. Family is often considered the backbone, but alongside family, another relationship stands by a person through thick and thin, i.e., friendship. In fact, in today’s world, where the concept of the joint family is next to nil, friendship stands the test of time in every field, including sports.
This Friendship Day, we take a look at some of the top friendship duos from the world of sports.
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One of the greatest partnerships ever to grace Spanish club Barcelona, Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez ripped through the line-up of other clubs with goals and assists. The duo played 258 games together, winning 187 of them. Playing together, the duo lifted four La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, and one Champions League title. Nearing retirement, the two legends now play together for Inter Miami in MLS.
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It is rare to have such a friendship between two players who represent different countries. Fortunately, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli shared the same dressing room at Royal Challengers Bangalore, which gave rise to a legendary camaraderie in the world of cricket. The two players racked up thousands of runs while representing Bengaluru in the IPL. This season, when the Royal Challengers won the IPL, Virat Kohli invited Villiers to lift the trophy even though the South African batter is retired.
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Have you watched the film ‘Rush’? If not, today is the perfect day to watch one of the greatest films ever made on F1. The film focuses on the rivalry between the late Niki Lauda and the late James Hunt, while also showcasing the depth of their friendship. In fact, Niki Lauda once said, “People always think of us as rivals, but he was among the very few I liked and even fewer that I respected. He remains the only person I envied.”
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Two of the greatest tennis players ever, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, despite being rivals, are often hailed as ‘Fedal’ due to their off-court camaraderie. On several occasions, the two have played together in doubles matches, scripting legendary scenes for hardcore tennis enthusiasts. To be honest, together, they are the stuff of dreams.
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Another from the world of tennis, this tale of friendship features Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, both of whom have 18 Grand Slam singles titles to their names. The two met each other on the court on 80 occasions, out of which 60 were final matches, and yet, their friendship stood strong off the court. Be it going on double dates, exploring the world, or fighting cancer, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova wrote a new book on friendship.
