Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood actor and co-owner of Mumbai City FC, expressed his passion for football during an Instagram live session

He revealed that he often dreams of being a football player, imagining himself on the field rather than on a movie set

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Kapoor specifically mentioned his dream of playing alongside football legends Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta

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He mentioned that he envisions himself wearing the No.8 jersey while playing football

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Kapoor expressed his excitement about the new home kit for Mumbai City FC, designed by PUMA India for the 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League (ISL)

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He praised PUMA for bringing finesse to the appearance and feel of the jerseys

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The actor also appreciated the new logo on the jersey, which incorporated fan feedback and represented the city football group and its sister clubs worldwide

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Kapoor emphasized the importance of developing grassroots football in Mumbai and nurturing local talent

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While acknowledging the achievements of Mumbai City FC, he believes there is still a long way to go in terms of fostering home-grown superstars in the ISL

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Kapoor playfully mentioned that he wouldn't want to compete against his wife, Alia Bhatt, who is also a talented actor, even in their imaginations on the football field

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