“I dream of passing the ball to Lionel Messi” – Bollywood superstar opens up on desire to play with Argentina superstar
Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor has expressed his aspiration to share the football field with the legendary Argentine icon Lionel Messi. The revered actor, a co-owner of ISL side Mumbai City FC, has never been shy about sharing his passion for football, a flame ignited during his early years.
Kapoor recently took the wraps off Mumbai City FC's stylish home kit for the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) season. During the event, he reflected on his admiration for players like Lionel Messi and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta. He confessed (via ANI News):
Kapoor, routinely spotted engaging in friendly games on Mumbai's local pitches, firmly believes there remains a gargantuan task ahead for football in the city. The Bollywood superstar also acknowledged the uphill battle that Indian football has to surmount:
Ranbir Kapoor is one of the most vocal Lionel Messi fans and he was fortunate enough to meet the Argentine in 2011 in Barcelona.
The illustrious new signing for Inter Miami has been seen steering into the club for his debut training session, igniting an already palpable buzz in the city. Fresh from a family vacation, the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion has wasted no time making an impression on the city.
Lionel Messi has been seen in supermarket sightings, and now, he has entered the training grounds for the first time. According to GOAL, as Messi drove into the club, he acknowledged the waiting supporters with a wave.
The thrill sparked by Lionel Messi's arrival is expected to surge in the coming days. Notably, the Argentine legend isn't slated to be the only new face at Inter Miami. Whispers of former Barcelona comrades Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba soon joining Messi in Miami have added to the escalating excitement
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