Table of Contents
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s elder son, Taimur Ali Khan, has been practicing football since an early age. The 7-year-old is often seen playing the sport along with his friends, even at school.
Taimur Ali Khan plays football with buddies, dad Saif Ali Khan accompanies him
Taimur made the most of the weekend and spent the afternoon at a football ground with his fellow little buddies. Zoom exclusively spotted the munchkin, also called Tim Tim fondly, playing a game of football. Saif Ali Khan accompanied him to the football ground. He was seated, observing his son’s game.
ALSO READ: Kareena Kapoor Embraces 'Boy Mom' Role, Says She Knows More About Football Stars Thanks To Taimur And Jeh
Taimur Ali Khan's football love
Taimur is obsessed with football. In an interview with Film Companion, his parents Saif and Kareena revealed he wants to be a footballer. They said, “He wants to be a lead guitarist or move to Argentina and become a football player, like Lionel Messi.”
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar India, Kareena said it is because of her sons that she knows the names of footballers. The actress shared, “With my boys, football and cricket have taken centre stage. I now know more about footballers like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane than I do about actors! Being a ‘boy mom’ has definitely influenced my interests. I’ve embraced their passions, and it’s been wonderful to be a part of their world.”
Taimur Ali Khan's football-themed birthday
Saif and Kareena celebrated Taimur’s birthday in 2023 with a football-themed party at the Pataudi house. The ardent Lionel Messi fan cut a cake which was decorated with edible miniatures of the veteran footballer's FC Barcelona jersey, a football and a trophy. He wore a pink jersey for the celebration.