John Abraham Wishes To See ‘A Messi Or Ronaldo' Rise From India, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia
John Abraham met Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with NorthEast United FC CEO Mandar Tamhane.
Bollywood actor John Abraham is known for his intense love for football, with him also being the owner of NorthEast United FC (NEUFC). Extending his vision and roadmap for grassroots and youth football development across the Northeast, John recently met Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. He was accompanied by the football club's CEO, Mandar Tamhane. Throughout the meeting, the actor spoke of the sporting potential of the Northeast and the growing football talent from the region.
John also wished to see a Messi or Ronaldo 'rise" from the Northeastern soil. Taking to his X handle, Scindia hailed the Bollywood actor over his support for the young talent. 'Always a delight connecting with someone who also shares a deep passion for sports and a drive to scout, shape & support young talent, especially in the Northeast, which is rapidly emerging as India's sporting powerhouse. John's indomitable zeal for football and his dream of seeing a Messi or Ronaldo rise from our soil is truly inspiring. Wishing him and the team great success in taking Indian football to new heights," the minister wrote, alongside a picture with the actor and the NEUFC CEO.
A pleasure to meet @TheJohnAbraham along with @MandarTamhane1, CEO of Northeast United FC.Always a delight connecting with someone who also shares a deep passion for sports and a drive to scout, shape & support young talent, especially in the Northeast, which is rapidly… pic.twitter.com/ibRf07NWM0
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) June 18, 2025
John reshared the picture on his X handle and expressed gratitude. He also promised to deliver a football star from India. 'Thank you for being so charming and dynamic. Looking forward to your support for our vision for the North East. I do promise a star in football from India," the actor wrote.
Thank you for being so charming and dynamic. Looking forward to your support for our vision for the North East. I do promise a star in football from India
The picture was also shared by the Instagram handle of the football club, stating that John Abraham, along with their CEO and the Union Minister, shared the club's vision for expanding in the northeastern part of the country. They also presented the minister with the club's jersey as a 'token of the club's commitment to the region's footballing future."
The actor's meeting comes at a time when the club's promising midfielder, Bekey Oram, has signed a contract extension, committing until the end of the 2028 season. Since joining NEUFC ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, Bekey has made 18 appearances across the Indian Super League (ISL), Super Cup, and Durand Cup.
What's On The Work Front For John Abraham?
Besides being a promising owner of the football club, John Abraham has been active on the film front. He was last seen in The Diplomat, putting up a decent performance. Produced by John's JA Entertainment, the film is set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan relations. The Diplomat is streaming on Netflix.
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June 19, 2025, 18:50 IST
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