Tiger Shroff to miss Mumbay FC's final league stage Durand Cup game due to work commitments
Mumbai, August 11
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will not be playing for Mumbay FC in their Durand Cup 2026 Group E clash against Nongkseh SS&CC in Shillong on Tuesday, pulling out at the last minute due to work commitments.
As per Olympics.com, the 36-year-old actor, who registered with the squad for their maiden Durand Cup 2026 campaign, confirmed in a video posted by the club that he would be travelling to Shillong for their clash at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
"Really, really unfortunate, but a work commitment has come up at the last moment, so I would not be able to make it to Shillong for the Durand Cup," Shroff said in a video posted on Mumbay FC's Instagram account.
"I was really looking forward to playing for my team Mumbay FC but unfortunately I would not be able to make it.
"All the very best to everybody out there. The tournament has been amazing. All the very best Mumbay FC. Kill it boys," he signed off.
Mumbay FC will face Nongkseh in their final group fixture, losing their opening two matches against Langsning FC and Shillong Lajong by 5-0 each.
Tiger is son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff and film producer Ayesha Shroff, known for his action films, dancing and fitness.
After his debut in 2014 with 'Heropanti', he went on to star in films like 'Baaghi', 'War', and 'Ganapath' among others. But before his acting debut, Tiger, who idolises Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, wanted to be a footballer.
He made his professional football debut in October 2024 for the same club, with a 1-0 win over Bombay Gymkhana in the Mumbai Premier League - the seventh tier of the Indian domestic football league system.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this was expected. These celebrity appearances in football are just for publicity. The team lost 5-0 twice, and now their star player pulls out at the last minute? It feels like a PR stunt more than genuine interest in the sport. Indian football needs serious investment, not filmi drama.
At least he was honest about it. The video was sweet and he clearly wanted to be there. It's sad that Mumbay FC have lost both their games 5-0 though! They need all the help they can get. But good on Tiger for trying to promote grassroots football in India. Better than most celebrities who don't even care.
Work commitments at the last moment? Bhai, ye toh common excuse hai. But honestly, who cares? Football in India gets attention only when Bollywood celebs are involved. Tiger is a great athlete, but his real job is acting. I hope Mumbay FC doesn't rely on celebrity names to build the sport. Need proper youth development.
I appreciate that he wanted to play and even made his professional debut last year. That's more than most actors would do. But if you commit to a team for a tournament, you should see it through. This sets a bad example for young fans. Nevertheless, all the best to Mumbay FC.
Tiger bhai, we know you love football, but filmein chalti rehti hain. 🙏 The Durand Cup is a historic tournament and it's great that celebrities are bringing attention to it. But the team is already out of contention with two 5-
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