The official FIFA World Cup Instagram handle has sparked excitement among Indian supporters with a post honouring both Indian cricket hero Dhoni and legendary Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo. As he begins his Euro 2024 campaign with Portugal, the FIFA World Cup account draws a fascinating analogy. Both athletes have used the No. 7 jersey as their hallmark in their respective sports. FIFA utilised the chance to capture the hearts of Indian supporters on the internet.The official FIFA World Cup account posted a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo with the caption: “Thala for a reason.” Over the last year, Indian cricket fans have adopted the term as an homage to former India captain. It is now used anytime the number ‘7’ is mentioned.
