FIFA World Cup

The final was billed as Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe, teammates at Paris St Germain, and the talismans for their respective national teams, and it did turn into Messi vs Mbappe.

From being nicknamed 'La Pulga' (The Flea) back home in Argentina for his diminutive stature, 'Messiah' to simply, the G.O.A.T, Messi has drawn every praise and compliment that there is in the footballing metaverse over the course of a golden career.

14-year-old Moroccan boy killed during riots that broke in France after Morocco got defeated in FIFA semi-finals

According to Fox Sports, the circumstances surrounding the death of Khalid al-Misslam are unclear.

While the great underdog story of Morocco slaying some of the footballing giants like Spain and Portugal during the World Cup has warmed the hearts of football lovers everywhere, many people are determined to make it all about religion.

In his last substack newsletter, Grant Wahl slammed the Qatari World Cup organisers for their lack of empathy towards migrant labourers.

Once Neymar put Brazil ahead during the extra time, it was almost certain that the 5-times champions Brazil will progress to the semifinals but Croatia had other ideas.

India had earlier raised concerns over the presence of radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik at the events hosted by the Qatari govts.

World champion boxer threatened ace footballer Messi on Twitter

Morocco's win over Belgium in FIFA World Cup match ended up triggering riots by Moroccan fans in Brussels and neighbouring Netherlands.