Highlights
- The video also disclosed that Estevez wanted to wear the tricolour as she was taken aback by the love Indians had for her country.
- He revealed that she was aware of the love Indians have for the Argentina side and this was the reason why she donned the tricolour.
The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar has drawn thousands of fans from across the world, irrespective of whether or not their country is playing in the tournament. Fans of the Indian team and the country are no different.
An Indian who spotted an Argentinian with the Indian tricolour wrapped around her recently posted a video clip that has now amassed more than 7 lakh likes on Instagram. Leti Estevez was seen carrying the Indian national flag in a video shared by Yadil M Iqbal, a football fan from Kerala.
Clip from FIFA now viral
In the clip shared by Iqbal on his Instagram, Estevez was seen holding the tricolour. The clip starts with Iqbal explaining to Estevez how Indians love the Argentine football team and especially Lionel Messi. Many from India have travelled to Qatar to witness the biggest football festival this year.to witness the biggest football festival this year.
He divulged details of their conversation
The clip of the conversation between the duo has been going viral across social media where the Indian can be seen holding the national flag of Argentina and the girl had the Indian flag tied to her back. In the clip, Iqbal shared details of his encounter with the girl in Malayalam. He revealed that she was aware of the love Indians have for the Argentina side and this was the reason why she donned the tricolour.
Iqbal continued by saying that if he finds a fan from Brazil, Argentina, Portugal or any other footballing nation, he shows photographs from Kerala as evidence of his state’s passion for the game. At the end, he expressed his desire to watch global stars like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar Jr. play for his state’s ISL side Kerala Bluster or any other team in the Indian league.
The comment section saw a lot of Indians appreciating Iqbal for spreading the culture of Indian football on the biggest stage. A viewer noted, “The best stage to express our culture and our quality. Lots of people United for the World Cup. Show them your best bro.” Another person lauded, “You nailed it, man.”
