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Spanish football club FC Barcelona has congratulated Indian movie stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor on the birth of their daughter, telling the world "a new Barca fan is born".

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their baby girl on November 6 in Mumbai.

The Spanish giants, one of the most prominent football clubs in the world, took to social media to communicate their feelings to the couple and the whole world.

Congratulations, @aliaa08 & Ranbir Kapoor!! A new Barça fan is born 👶. We can’t wait to meet you all in Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/Lef3P4DPe2

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2022

The tweet was accompanied by a photograph that Alia Bhatt had put out on her Instagram handle, with the couple in the foreground holding the baby with a picture of a small jersey and shorts, in the famous Barcelona's official maroon and blue colours, adorning the wall.

With the name "Raha" written on the jersey, Alia and Ranbir also announced the name of their daughter. Alia, in her post, said the name Raha means "divine path".

Ranbir is a known Barca fan, having many times expressed his admiration and support for the Spanish giants. He has tweeted his photos in Barcelona attire on many occasions.

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Alia Bhatt, who was earlier known to be an Arsenal fan, seems to have converted to Barcelona.