MUMBAI (The Tribune International) – While speculation surrounding Don 3 continues to dominate entertainment headlines, Ranveer Singh appears to be focusing on a different passion altogether—football. The actor recently spent time in Budapest, where he celebrated his long-standing love for English football club Arsenal and enjoyed a memorable encounter with one of the team’s biggest stars.
Following Arsenal’s narrow miss in a major European competition, Ranveer shared an emotional message on social media, expressing pride in the club’s performance despite the setback. Posting a series of photos from his football outing, he praised the players for their determination and resilience, calling it a historic season and expressing optimism about the club’s future.
One of the standout moments from his Budapest trip was a meeting with Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice. Ranveer shared a photograph of the pair on Instagram Stories, captioning it “About last night” along with red and white heart emojis. The actor also added the classic Kishore Kumar song Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan as the background music, creating a unique blend of Bollywood nostalgia and football fandom.
The image quickly gained traction online, with fans from both the sports and entertainment worlds reacting enthusiastically. Ranveer’s admiration for Arsenal is well documented. In previous interviews, he has spoken about becoming a devoted supporter after watching Arsène Wenger’s iconic “Invincibles” side. He has often credited the team’s attractive style of play and winning mentality for turning him into a lifelong fan at the age of 16.
Meanwhile, discussions regarding Don 3 continue to attract attention within the film industry. Reports suggesting Ranveer’s departure from the highly anticipated project have led to ongoing debate, with industry stakeholders closely monitoring developments. According to media reports, concerns were raised regarding the financial implications of the situation for the film’s producers.
Addressing the matter, Ranveer Singh’s spokesperson recently released a statement emphasizing the actor’s respect for the film fraternity and everyone associated with the Don franchise. The statement noted that he believes professional matters should be handled with dignity, maturity, and mutual respect, adding that he does not intend to make any further public comments on the issue.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Ranveer’s professional commitments remain firmly on track. The actor is set to headline Pralay, an upcoming zombie adventure film co-starring Kalyani Priyadarshan. Production is expected to begin in August, with the project being backed by True Story Films, Maa Kasam Films, and Applause Entertainment.
