Amitabh Bachchan says he is hopeful that the popularity of football will increase in the country in the future.
Referring to the Indian Super League (ISL), in which his son Abhishek Bachchan’s team ChennaiyinFC is participating, the 72-year-old actor said such a tournament would help the sport reach to new heights.
“I do believe that this shall gradually grow into a most interesting and captivating sport in the years to come” he wrote in his blog.
Bachchan shared his happiness at ChennaiyinFC’s win over Kerala Blasters in Chennai on Wednesday night. The actor was spotted cheering for the team along with Tamil star Rajinikanth and Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
“In distinguished company, Rajinikanth and Sachin, and the glory of victory by our team ChennaiyinFC has added that extra zing in our moods and in our steps. The Chennai cheers have been astounding and welcome, the football fever catches on gradually and the enthusiasm shows,” he wrote.
