Golden retriever joins football match with monks in Spiti, adorable video viral

A golden retriever named Maffu joined a football match with young monks at a monastery in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley. The video is too wholesome to miss.An adorable video showing a golden retriever playing football in Spiti has gone viral. (Photos: @thepawsomelifeofmurphy/Instagram)A football match in the mountains got an unexpected player when a golden retriever joined a group of young monks for a cheerful game in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley.The clip, shared on Instagram by @thepawsomelifeofmurphy, featured a golden retriever named Maffu playing football at a monastery in Spiti. Surrounded by young monks, Maffu was seen running around and getting involved in the game, just as excited as the children to chase the ball.The caption accompanying the video reads, “Maffu just joined a monastery football match in Spiti. Playing football with the young monks was definitely on his bucket list, I guess.”The mountain-side game quickly turned into a delightful moment as Maffu enthusiastically played alongside the young monks. Watch the video here:The video has garnered more than 1.8 million views, with the comments section filled with reactions to the adorable furry footballer. The wholesome clip has left the internet smiling, with viewers gushing over the dog’s enthusiasm for the impromptu match.Maffu’s spontaneous decision to join a football match in the backdrop of the majestic mountains of Spiti Valley will definitely make your day.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Sep 7, 2026 16:34 IST