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From Kohli To Rohit: Indian Cricketers And Their Favourite Football Clubs

Anurag Dasgupta

Indian players and their favourite Football teams [Source: @ImRo45/x.com] Indian players and their favourite Football teams [Source: @ImRo45/x.com]

Indian cricketers not only watch Cricket matches on a regular basis, but they also have an interest in other sports, particularly Football. Several cricketers have expressed their passion for the sport, and have visited Football Stadiums to watch their favourite team live in front of them.

Recently, the Indian cricket team went to the Manchester United training ground and shared a light-hearted moment. This crossover was a treat to watch, and hence, in this piece we will talk about 5 Indian stars, and the Football clubs they support.

1) Virat Kohli - Manchester United, Real Madrid

Kohli with United Jersey [Source: @pianoandrums/x.com]Kohli with United Jersey [Source: @pianoandrums/x.com]

The entire world knows how much Virat Kohli, the former India captain, admires Cristiano Ronaldo. Kohli looks upto him for fitness regimes, and not many people know that he started supporting Manchester United due to the Portuguese superstar.

However, when Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009, Kohli, being a loyal Ronaldo fan, shifted from United to Madrid, and became the fan of the most successful club in Football history.

2) Rohit Sharma - Real Madrid

Rohit Sharma in Real Madrid Jersey [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com] Rohit Sharma in Real Madrid Jersey [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Just like Kohli, Rohit Sharma has also expressed his love for Football giant, Real Madrid. Time and again, the India ODI captain is seen supporting the Madrid based team, and in a viral picture, a couple of years ago, Rohit was also seen wearing the famous white Real Madrid jersey, as he cheered for them.

3) Shreyas Iyer - Chelsea

Iyer with Chelsea player Ben Chilwell [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com] Iyer with Chelsea player Ben Chilwell [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

Shreyas Iyer is a huge Football fanatic, and the Punjab Kings captain is a huge admirer of the London club, Chelsea. He even visited Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's home ground, and was spotted with their player, Ben Chillwell, as the Englishman handed Iyer a signed Chelsea jersey.

4) MS Dhoni - Manchester United

MSD at Old Trafford [Source: @UTDvj18/x.com] MSD at Old Trafford [Source: @UTDvj18/x.com]

Kohli, and Dhoni have another thing in common - they both supported Manchester United. The entire nation knows MSD's love for Football, in-fact, the former captain was a goalkeeper before he was persuade to play Cricket, and the rest, as they say, is history.

5) Rishabh Pant - Liverpool

Pant supports Liverpool [Source: @UTDvj18/x.com] Pant supports Liverpool [Source: @UTDvj18/x.com]

The reigning Premier League champions are deeply admired by India's Test vice-captain, Rishabh Pant. The maverick batter is a Liverpool fan, and has often made Instagram posts, wearing a Liverpool jersey, showing his love for the club.