MUMBAI: Farhan Akhtar who has brought stories of sportsmen to the big screens like ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and ‘Toofan’ said he would like to play Luis Suarez if given a chance.

At the event, Farhan was also asked if he had a message for the younger generation, he said, "Sports is a very important part of personal development - not only physically - it also makes you mentally stronger, especially when you are playing a team sport.

It teaches you how to deal with success and loss and how to motivate yourself. There are a lot of life lessons that can be learned through sport.

And of course, it keeps you fit". In an event organized by Sony Pictures Sports Network, Farhan Akhtar will be heading to watch the finals of the Champions League tournament at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on June 1.

Farhan, who is UEFA’s official guest from India, has kicked off a series of activities leading up to the build-up of the UEFA Champions League finals.

UEFA Champions League is telecast in India on Sony Pictures Sports Network Channels/UEFA Champions League is telecast in India on SONY TEN 2 channels