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John Abraham Chooses Indian Footballers Over Messi and Ronaldo

Sep 6, 2026
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Bollywood star John Abraham picks Indian footballers over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

## Bollywood Star Supports Local Talent

John Abraham, a prominent Bollywood actor and co-owner of NorthEast United FC, has expressed his preference for Indian footballers over international legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. During a recent media interaction, Abraham highlighted his admiration for players from his own team, including Parthib Gogoi and Gurmeet Singh Chahal, as well as foreign forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie.

## Passion for Indian Football

Abraham emphasized his commitment to promoting Indian football, stating that his focus is on local talent rather than international stars. He has been involved with NorthEast United FC since the Indian Super League's inception in 2014, actively supporting the sport's growth in the region.

## Upcoming Projects

In addition to his football endeavors, the 53-year-old actor is set to return to the silver screen with "Force 3" next year. Recently, he unveiled the new jersey for NorthEast United FC ahead of the ISL 2026-27 season.

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