Fifa World Cup 2022

World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on February 27. The best women’s player was Spain's Alexia Putellas for a second straight year.

Lionel Messi gifts MS Dhoni's daughter signed Argentina jersey: 'Para Ziva'

“Like father, like daughter,” Ziva’ Dhoni's Instagram caption, along with the photo of the Lionel Messi jersey, says

Anand Mahindra salutes Kerala woman's 'epic' Thar trip to FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The woman used her Mahindra Thar as a makeshift home that doubles as a kitchen and a tent during her trip.

Who is Salt Bae, VIP World Cup guest now under FIFA investigation

The 39-year-old gatecrashed Argentina's post-match celebrations and tried desperately to get photos with Lionel Messi.

Celebrity chef Salt Bae, who crashed Argentina's world cup celebrations, under FIFA investigation

Turkish entrepreneur Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was pictured holding and kissing Argentina's trophy, breaking a FIFA rule that allows only winners and heads of state to hold the trophy.

Year-ender 2022: Messi magic and other top sporting moments of this year

All the highs and lows of the sporting world in 2022.

Watch Messi's reaction to journalist who cried on getting to interview him

"Never seen any interviewer crying in an interview. Only Messi can make an interviewer cry," a Twitter user said.

Meet the man behind the Lionel Messi World Cup photo, the most liked on Instagram

FIFA World Cup 2022: British photographer Shaun Botterill captured an image for the ages, of the champion Lionel Messi holding up his hard-won trophy.

UK man sets World record for attending all 64 FIFA World Cup matches in Qatar

FIFA World Cup’s Twitter handle congratulated Theo Ogden for the feat to which he responded: “Thank you for making it possible!”

Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning photo is most-liked Instagram post, beats famous egg

Lionel Messi's Instagram post has 10 photos, including the Argentina star striker lifting the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy and pictures of him celebrating with his team.

Elon Musk with Lakshmi Mittal in viral pic from FIFA World Cup final

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk was seen with Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 final which took place at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning Instagram post is 2nd 'most-liked' photo ever. First is...

Lionel Messi lifted the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, scoring two goals in the eventful final vs France in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium.

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after 2022 FIFA World Cup victory: See Pics

Members of the team, led by captain Lionel Messi, were all smiles as they descended from the plane in Ezeiza, right outside Argentina’s capital, shortly before 3 a.m. on December 20 onto a red carpet that had been rolled out for the squad.

Kylian Mbappe birthday: 10 fun facts about the 24-year-old football star

Kylian Mbappe finished as FIFA World Cup 2022's Golden Boot winner with eight goals.

FIFA World Cup 2022: What led to over 50 brands betting on JioCinema and Sports18

Marketers said that football which is the second most followed sport in India is a good avenue for brands to invest their money.

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Topless Argentinian fan, celebrating World Cup win, may risk jail in conservative Qatar

Cameras turned towards the blonde, topless woman rejoicing from the stands putting the woman at risk for strict action from Qatari enforcement.

Eyes turn to FIFA World Cup 2026: 3 host countries, 48 teams

In 2026, for the first time, football's greatest tournament will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

'Today's tea is free for Argentina': Bengal tea stall owner's offer wins internet

“Why would a Bengali tea stall owner declare free tea for Argentina? Because she can," the user tweeted.

JioCinema becomes No. 1 free app across iOS, Android during FIFA World Cup 2022

As many as 32 million viewers tuned in to the JioCinema app as Argentina bested the 2018 World Cup champion France in the tournament’s final game

Lionel Messi's celebratory post after Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup: 'We did it'

Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties and Lionel Messi was adjudged the “best player” winning the Golden Ball.

FIFA World Cup 2022 stats: The numbers that drove football's biggest event

FIFA World Cup 2022: The tournament in Qatar saw the most number of goals ever scored in a single edition of the World Cup.

Messi was diagnosed with a growth disorder when he was 11. How he overcame it

As a child, Lionel Messi had to inject growth hormones into his leg every night.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi wearing Arab cloak angers western journalists

FIFA World Cup 2022: A section of the western media, mostly based in the UK, was unhappy with Lionel Messi wearing the "Bisht"

Emmanuel Macron's locker room pep talk after France's World Cup loss: 'Proud of you'

Emmanuel Macron was also seen on several occasions consoling star striker Kylian Mbappe whose hat-trick magic was not enough to clinch the FIFA World Cup.