Mumbai (Showbiz Desk) — Bollywood’s renowned actor Tiger Shroff is close to bringing his long-standing passion for football into professional action, as he has been included in Mumbai FC’s squad for the Durand Cup.
According to Indian media reports, Tiger Shroff has been regularly participating in training sessions with the team and is likely to travel with the squad to Shillong for one of the tournament’s group-stage matches.
Reports state that Tiger Shroff’s name has been officially added to the squad, and arrangements regarding his participation are being finalized. However, his presence is being considered a major challenge for security arrangements, especially in cities where a large number of fans may gather.
If everything proceeds according to plan, Tiger Shroff could make his professional football debut by representing Mumbai FC in a group-stage match.
It is worth mentioning that Tiger Shroff has been associated with the club since the establishment of Mumbai FC in 2024 and has also represented the team in the Mumbai District League.
Tiger Shroff is considered a player with a strong technical understanding of football, while he also takes interest in skills such as one-on-one dribbling and slide tackling.