‘Another World Cup Over Another Ballon d’Or!’ Lionel Messi Opts For National Glory Over Individual Accolades

‘Another World Cup Over Another Ballon d’Or!’ Lionel Messi Opts For National Glory Over Individual Accolades

Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 12:59 IST Messi, the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner, claimed the biggest prize in international football in Qatar 2022 and revealed that doubling down on the tally remains his biggest motivator. Lionel Messi, 2022 World Cup winner. (X) Argentine World Cup-winner Lionel Messi revealed that he’d prefer to win another FIFA WC…

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Order And Security, Or A Lack Thereof! FIFA Slaps Norway, Italy With Fines For…

Order And Security, Or A Lack Thereof! FIFA Slaps Norway, Italy With Fines For…

Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 8:50 PM IST Both federations were charged with disturbances of national anthems, spectators invading the field, and issues related to order and security during their fixture against Israel. Italy Ultras. (x) FIFA has fined the Norwegian and Italian football federations due to fan incidents during World Cup qualifying matches against Israel…

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‘I Look Extremely Good In Shorts’: Trump’s ‘Leg-Pulling’ About Playing 2026 World Cup, Keeping FIFA Trophy

‘I Look Extremely Good In Shorts’: Trump’s ‘Leg-Pulling’ About Playing 2026 World Cup, Keeping FIFA Trophy

Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 05:37 is The President was flanked by FIFA officials at the White House as he announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC Infantino also presented Trump with the first official ticket for the 2026 tournament. (Image: Reuters) In a characteristic display…

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New Low For Brazil Football! Court Orders Dismissal Of CBF President Over Corruption – News18

New Low For Brazil Football! Court Orders Dismissal Of CBF President Over Corruption – News18

Last Updated:May 16, 2025, 13:57 is The judge also ordered that the CBF hold new leadership elections. Former Brazil head coach Dorival Junior (L) hugs the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Ednaldo Rodrigues (AFP) A court in Rio de Janeiro ordered the dismissal Thursday of Brazilian football federation head Ednaldo Rodrigues over suspicions…

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Lionel Messi To Return For Argentina’s WC Qualifiers Against Chile, Colombia – News18

Lionel Messi To Return For Argentina’s WC Qualifiers Against Chile, Colombia – News18

Last Updated:May 15, 2025, 23:48 is The 37-year-old star missed the March doubleheader because of an adductor injury but the team still clinched qualification for next year’s tournament by beating Uruguay and Brazil. Lionel Messi. (X) Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team…

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