Rahul Vaidya praised Messi for speaking Spanish and embracing his culture in India.
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News1817-12-2025, 20:56

Rahul Vaidya Praises Messi's Cultural Pride, Urges Indians: "Own Your Language"

  • Rahul Vaidya highlighted Lionel Messi's choice to speak Spanish with a translator during his India visit, emphasizing cultural pride.
  • Vaidya urged Indians to "own their language and culture," stating English is a skill, not a master, and looking down on one's language is insecurity.
  • Messi's India tour included visits to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, where he met children and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
  • The football legend shared a farewell video featuring his interactions, including Kareena Kapoor Khan and her sons, and expressed hope for Indian football.
  • Kareena Kapoor Khan reposted Messi's video, giving a shout-out to her son Taimur, a fan of the footballer.

Why It Matters: Rahul Vaidya advocates for cultural pride, citing Messi's example of owning his language in India.

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