Mesut Ozil is one of the most popular and well-loved footballers in the world today. He has an enviable fan base all across the globe. Recently, Shah Rukh Khan spent some “lovely” time with the footballer and his fiancé Amine Gulse at the Arsenal vs. Newcastle United match in London. Ozil was in awe of the superstar and expressed his happiness on meeting the actor by tweeting in Hindi.
Shah Rukh had attended one of the Premier League 2018-2019's important matches at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday night. Ozil had invited SRK to his hospitality box during the match as he is a huge fan of the actor and tweeted that it was an honour to host the actor during the match.
It was a big honour to have you as my special guest during yesterday's match! Thanks for coming! @iamsrk || Kal ki match mein aapka swaagat karna mere liye ek sammaan ki baat thi. Aane ke liye dhanyavaad. #M1Ö #YaGunnersYa pic.twitter.com/QKI52C2Sb8
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) April 2, 2019
SRK thanked Ozil for the great match and even proceeded to invite him and his fiancé to India.
What a lovely evening @Arsenal congratulations. Thx @MesutOzil1088 & #AmineGulse for your warmth love & hospitality. See u guys soon in India. pic.twitter.com/4rtBJXZ5uW
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 1, 2019
In fact, even Granit Xhaka posed for a photo with SRK and wrote that it was an honour for him to finally meet one of his favourite actors. Xhaka shared throwback pictures of posing with SRK’s wax statue as well.
Shah Rukh is a global superstar and has a fan following that transcends in millions. Currently, he is busy with the Indian Premier League in which his team Kolkata Knight Riders is faring well.