Ranveer Singh captured with Arsenal Star ahead of UCL Final: Who is the Player in his Instagram Story?

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has sparked massive curiosity with his latest Instagram Story, shared on May 29, just hours before the high-stakes UEFA Champions League Final.

The post features the actor beaming alongside a person. He captioned it “About last night” with red and white heart emojis and Kishore Kumar’s iconic track Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan playing in the background.

Who is the Person with Ranveer Singh?

The person is Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, who will be playing the Champions League final against PSG in Budapest on Saturday.

The cheerful selfie captures two passionate Arsenal fans uniting, Ranveer, a die-hard Gooner known for his energetic support, and Rice, a key figure in Arsenal’s squad. The duo met ahead of Arsenal’s clash against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Aréna.

Rice has been a pivotal part of the Arsenal squad this season and is expected to play a crucial role in the championship clash.

This light-hearted moment comes amid Ranveer’s ongoing professional challenges in India. The actor is reportedly facing a ban from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his reported exit from Don 3, a project with director Farhan Akhtar. Despite the controversy, Ranveer appears unfazed, choosing to soak in the football fever in Hungary.

Fans have flooded social media with excitement, praising the unlikely crossover between Bollywood and Premier League stardom. The photo quickly went viral, with many calling it a perfect “bromance” vibe and a much-needed positive distraction for the actor.

Speaking about the match, Arsenal will take on defending champions PSG in their first UCL final in 20 years. The English club, also known as the Gunners, recently won the Premier League title after 22 years, and will be dreaming for their first continental crown under manager Mikel Arteta.