After a nerve-wrenching game of 90 minutes last night, Argentina won its third world cup title by defeating France in a 4-2 penalty shootout. This year’s FIFA world cup has a special place among Indians as the actress Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup 2022 Trophy in Qatar on Sunday along with legendary Spanish football player Iker Casillas.
But what caught our eye are the reactions of several actors including Megastar Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty and others to Argentina’s massive victory.
Chiranjeevi expressed his joy on his Twitter handle by saying- ‘Kudos to #Argentina & #LionelMessi on the spectacular World Cup Victory!!! Been in the making for 36 years! So well deserved!! Real tribute to the Legend #DiegoMaradona !! And #Mbappe what a historic, memorable hattrick!! Better luck next time France!!! #FIFAWorldCup.’
Malayalam legendary actor Mohanlal who watched the live game in the stadium wrote- ‘A glorious final… two worthy opponents, played their hearts out and gave the millions of football fans a nerve-wracking match. Congratulations Argentina on a hard won victory. 36 years of toil and the cup is once again yours. @leomessi has kept his date with destiny and will bow out in glory. A glorious last dance…Kudos to @k.mbappe and the French team for being such worthy opponents and for the great fight they put up till the end. Well done Qatar. Thank you FIFA for a season of thrill, see you again in 2026.’
Malayalam star actor Mammootty who also enjoyed the world cup in the stadium took to his Instagram handle and dropped some pictures along with a caption saying- ‘Witnessing the biggest sporting spectacle.. What an atmosphere.. what a moment!!’
Apart from them, many south star actors including Dhanush, Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan and others also shared their excitement on social media for the glorious victory of Argentina after 36 years.