Pakistani folk singer Arif Lohar was honored by The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) as it shared his song on its official Instagram page.
Legendary Arif Lohar's song has taken the spotlight on FIFA's official World Cup Instagram page, thrilling the football enthusiasts.
The song was used in a video celebrating Messi’s World Cup win, wishing him a happy birthday featuring Lohar’s song playing in the background.
The post, with an Urdu caption, "Messi ka jadu" translating to Messi's Magic has gone viral on social media.
The post reads:
میسی کا جادو! "
"Happy 3️⃣7️⃣th birthday, Messi."
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Arif Lohar, renowned for his energetic performances and traditional music, has garnered international attention with this feature.
Fans expressed their joy on social media, with one user stating, "FIFA is a fan of Arif Lohar too!" Another commented, "FIFA promoting football in Pakistan through Arif Lohar’s song is a great gesture."