Mohanlal says 'football has power to bring world together' after witnessing FIFA World Cup final live
Mumbai, July 20
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal shared his excitement after witnessing the FIFA World Cup final live.
He also congratulated the winning team, Spain on lifting football's biggest prize and describing the tournament as an unforgettable experience.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night, the veteran actor reflected on spending the past week watching matches from the stadiums before attending the World Cup final.
"What a privilege it has been to witness the beautiful game from the stadiums over the past week, culminating in a truly unforgettable World Cup Final," Mohanlal wrote.
The actor further praised both finalist teams for delivering a memorable contest.
"Football at its very finest, with Spain and Argentina delivering a final worthy of the occasion through passion, skill, and unwavering spirit. In the end, Spain rose to the moment and deservedly lifted football's greatest prize."
Extending his wishes to the champions, he added, "Congratulations, Spain, on becoming World Champions."
Mohanlal also further highlighted football's ability to unite people across nations despite rivalries.
"Thank you, football, for reminding us that beyond rivalries and borders, the game has the power to bring the world together," he wrote, ending the post.
Along with the note, the actor also shared a celebratory artwork featuring Spain's victorious squad, coaching staff and officials dressed in the team's red jerseys.
Before the final kicked off, Mohanlal had shared his excitement from inside the packed stadium on his social media account.
Posting a picture with the football pitch in the background, the actor wrote, "The stadium is buzzing. Can't wait for kickoff," along with the flags of Argentina and Spain.
He later shared another picture from the stands.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I wish more Indian celebrities would use their platform to talk about sports unity like this. We're so divided by cricket vs football sometimes, but here's Mohanlal reminding us that all games can bring people together. Kudos to Spain, what a team! 🇪🇸
As someone who's followed World Cups for decades, I agree with Mohanlal's sentiment. The passion in that stadium was electric, and seeing Spain lift the trophy was special. It's amazing how a game can make you forget all other worries, even for 90 minutes. Great post by him.
I'm not a big football fan, but Mohanlal's words make me want to watch more! The way he describes the "unwavering spirit" of the players is inspiring. India should learn from this — we need more sports unity, less politics in games. Spain played brilliantly! 🔥
It's heartwarming to see a legendary actor like Mohanlal so moved by football. His caption about "beyond rivalries and borders" really struck a chord. We need more such voices in India, especially when sports can bridge gaps. That finale was pure class from both teams! 🏆🌟
While I appreciate Mohanlal's positivity, I wish he'd also acknowledge the controversies in this World Cup — from VAR decisions to the host nation's human rights issues. Unity is great, but we shouldn't ignore the problems. Still, Spain played well, and the final was exciting. 🤔
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