FIFA has recently announced the shortlist for the FIFA Best men’s player award for 2023, and it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have made the cut. Interestingly, this shortlist mirrors the top three finalists for the Ballon d’Or prize, which Messi emerged as the winner in October. While
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An auction held by Sotheby’s in New York saw six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s historic 2022 World Cup campaign sell for a staggering $7.8 million. The auction, organized by tech startup AC Momento, featured Messi’s shirts from the first half of six matches, including the final against France. Despite high hopes, the
In less than six months FIFA will, at long last, award hosting rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Now that South Africa has withdrawn from the field of bidders, just three potential hosts remain. On Dec. 8, joint bids from the United States and Mexico; Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands; and a solo effort
In the world of Asian football, 2002 will forever be etched in history as the year the FIFA World Cup took place on the continent. Co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, this watershed moment not only showcased the prowess of the Asian teams but also paved the way for their players to make a mark
Qatar Airways has secured a renewed sponsorship deal with FIFA, allowing them to be the official airline sponsor for the FIFA men’s World Cup in both 2026 and 2030. This partnership will cover the North American tournament in 2026 and the subsequent tournament expected to be held in Europe, Africa, and South America in 2030.
France’s young sensation, Kylian Mbappé, expressed his conviction that Lionel Messi was the rightful winner of the 2022 Ballon d’Or. Despite Mbappé’s remarkable performance, including a memorable hat trick in the World Cup final, Argentina emerged victorious in a penalty shootout. Reflecting on the tournament, Mbappé stated, “I knew he would win it [Ballon d’Or]
The mid-season World Cup held in Qatar last year had a profound impact on the well-being of players from Europe’s top five football leagues. According to a study conducted by insurance group Howden, players experienced a significant increase in the number of days they were sidelined due to injuries in the months following the tournament.
As France departed Sydney Airport for the long flight home, they carried with them the most valuable piece of excess baggage imaginable: the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair World Cup trophy. Dominating the group stage, Les Bleus showcased their prowess on the field, conceding just two goals and scoring an impressive 45. In the final against England,
On Thursday, Asia’s second phase of preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup commenced with a strong showing from the dominant nations in the region. Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Iran all secured comfortable victories, showcasing their prowess on the field. In a largely second-string side, Japan’s Ayase Ueda stole the spotlight with a remarkable hat-trick,