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Cristiano Ronaldo gets one-match ban for vulgar gesture towards fans chanting Messi’s name in Saudi Pro League

OpIndia Staff - 29 February, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match by Saudi Arabian Football Federation for a vulgar gesture towards rival fans chanting Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi's name during a club match in the Saudi Pro League.

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Lionel Messi was born in Assam: Congress MP Abdul Khaleque invents a local connection to the Argentinian great

OpIndia Staff - 19 December, 2022

As expected, the outlandish claims of the Congress MP drew widespread ridicule on social media.

Sports

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi announces he won’t retire, to continue to play for Argentina national team

ANI - 19 December, 2022

Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball, the honour given to the best player of a FIFA World Cup, after a thrilling final at Lusail which saw the legendary striker's World Cup dreams turn into reality following a 4-2 win over France in penalties.

Sports

The ‘Messiah’: What makes Lionel Messi G.O.A.T

ANI - 18 December, 2022

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.

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