Shaan on FIFA: There was never a dull moment

Singer Shaan, who watched the Switzerland vs Portugal match in Qatar recently with his sons, shares the experience of being at the stadium.

Of late, several Indian celebs have travelled to Doha (Qatar) to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022. Singer Shaan, who is a huge football enthusiast, recently visited the country with his sons, Shubh and Soham to catch the Portugal vs Switzerland match. Ask how the feeling was at the venue, and Shaan says, “Electric. We experienced the chanting, lighting, music, Mexican waves and a great game of football. We were lucky to have feet seats. So we watched the game from pretty close. A lot of goals were scored by Portugal, so there was never a dull moment. The anticipation of Ronaldo (Christiano Ronaldo; Portuguese footballer) being subbed in and his arrival on the ground was a massive moment.”

Shaan with his sons in Qatar

The Thaam Lena singerm, 50, adds that both his sons support opposite teams. “They support rival clubs in the English Premier League and have different views on players and teams. So there’s always a lot of banter between them,” shares the singer, as he goes on to talk about his favourite player: “It’s been Lionel Messi (Argentine footballer) all the way. Watching him weave his magic is always a treat. He’s in good form in this World Cup too.”

Among all the upcoming matches, Shaan is particularly excited about some matches. “I am looking forward to England vs France. From my heart, I would love to see a Portugal vs Argentina final,” says the singer, who used to play football in school and still hits the field every now and then.