Zürich, Switzerland – Football icons Neymar, Carlos Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo received a unique birthday tribute from FIFA, which quickly became a viral sensation. The official FIFA Instagram account shared a post celebrating the birthdays of the three legends, who all share the same birthdate, featuring them performing the famous ‘Naatu Naatu’ dance from the global hit, Indian film ‘RRR’.

The post, which has garnered over 100,000 likes, drew attention not only for the footballers’ dance moves but also for the subtle nod to Indian cinema icon Jr NTR. The initials of the football stars—Neymar, Tevez, and Ronaldo—form the name NTR, a clever reference that delighted fans of both football and the actor.

Jr NTR himself responded to the post with a playful comment: “Haha… Happy birthday Neymar… Tevez… Ronaldo…”, further fueling the excitement among fans. The crossover between these footballing greats and the Indian cinematic phenomenon has sparked an outpouring of enthusiasm from followers, especially as ‘Naatu Naatu’ song continues to capture hearts globally.

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