Pakistan’s renowned Punjabi folk artist, Arif Lohar, unexpectedly gained recognition on FIFA’s official page on Lionel Messi’s 37th birthday, creating a surprising crossover that has captured everyone’s attention.
The International Federation of Association Football, also known as FIFA, has shown a strong appreciation for Pakistani music by using the popular song ‘Aa Tenu Moj Karavan, Aa Tenu Sair Karavan’ by iconic folk singer Arif Lohar to celebrate the 37th birthday of Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest of all time (GOAT).
The federation shared an edit showcasing some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, with Lohar’s number in the background. The caption read, “میسی کا جادو (Messi’s magic)!” Congratulations on your 37th birthday, Messi.
The reel has garnered over 1.5 million views on the official page, eliciting a surge of enthusiasm from Pakistani fans who expressed their delight through thousands of likes and comments on the post.
“FIFA shows a strong preference for Pakistani songs,” stated one social media user, while another remarked, “We witnessed a Messi edit set to a Pakistani song even before the release of GTA 6.”
“The Pakistani Takeover,” another comment stated. “This collaboration is not what I anticipated,” remarked a fourth Instagram user.
One of the ardent football enthusiasts also made a modest plea, requesting, “Please continue to perform exceptionally on Ronaldo’s birthday.”
