Paris, June 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on India's connection with France in terms of a strong football fanbase, noting the popularity of the French football team and its stars in India. He also wished France luck in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, noting their fine start in the tournament with a win.

Adressing the Indian diaspora in Paris during a community event, PM Modi spoke on how India and France have a connection in the form of love for football.

"There is another thing that connects India and France: football. Football fever is at its peak right now. Its passion is visible everywhere in France. But the craze for football is at its peak in India too. The French team, in particular, has a huge fan following in India. Fran...