Syed JibranActor Syed Jibran has paid an emotional tribute to Argentina football icon Lionel Messi, saying his love for the sport ends with the legendary player.
Taking to Instagram, Jibran shared words of praise for Messi, saying: “After Jordan, Federer, Shoaib, it’s him [Messi] and football ends for me here! Time to follow another sport… another player!”
The 'Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi' actor referred to four sporting greats from different disciplines, naming basketball legend Michael Jordan, tennis great Roger Federer and former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar before turning to Messi.
Jibran’s words showed the special place Messi holds in his sporting world. His tribute also reflected the strong emotional bond that sports fans can develop with athletes who become part of an entire era of their lives.
