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The 'greatest ever football match' was the FIFA World Cup final, which Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj attended
When Argentina beat Germany in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, stars like Mammootty and Mohanlal of Malayalam took the lead in the celebrations. The two titans of Malayalam cinema attended Sunday night's game between Argentina and France at the stadium in Qatar.
After a 3-3 tie, Argentina won the World Cup in a penalty shootout against France. The game was one of the wildest finals in FIFA history, and the who's who of Malayalam cinema showed their appreciation by paying tribute to both teams.
A Night to Remember!!! Holy Crap, What a Game!! Extreme Fear!! "Probably one of the greatest ever football matches. Congrats @Argentina and Magical #Messi on conquering the world. Well Played #France and @KMbappe," Mammootty tweeted after the game.
Also present at Sunday's game at Lusail Stadium was Mohanlal. What a magnificent conclusion... two deserving opponents who gave millions of football fans a nail-biting game by playing their hearts out. We applaud Argentina's hard-earned victory. After 36 years of hard work, the victory is yours. Messi will go out on top, as he has kept his appointment with fate. What a beautiful way to go out... The French team deserves praise for being formidable opponents and for fighting hard until the very end. On Twitter, he said, "Thank you FIFA for a season of thrill, see you again in 2026."
Many well-known Indians attended the championship game in Qatar, which generated a lot of media attention. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan, two of Bollywood's biggest stars, used the biggest sporting event to promote their new film, Pathaan. On Sunday, Deepika was the first Hollywood star to unveil the World Cup trophy. As an added bonus, Shah Rukh Khan surprised his adoring public by dropping by for a live Q&A.