Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi Joins FIFA’s Elite with Messi, Neymar and Modric

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Afridi featured on FIFA’s Instagram alongside legends who wear the iconic No. 10 jersey.









In a jaw-dropping crossover between cricket and football, FIFA has named Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi among the world’s most iconic athletes — placing him shoulder to shoulder with Messi, Neymar, and Modrić.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has paid a rare tribute to Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, featuring him in a star-studded post that celebrates the legendary jersey number 10.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Joins FIFA’s Elite with Messi, Neymar and Modric

The official Instagram account of the FIFA World Cup posted a graphic highlighting legendary athletes known for donning the number 10 — including Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić, Neymar Jr, and notably, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

The caption read simply but powerfully: “The iconic.”

This unprecedented recognition by one of the world’s biggest sporting platforms signals Shaheen’s rising status as a global sports icon. He now shares symbolic ground with some of the greatest names in football — all tied together by the magic of jersey number 10.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Joins FIFA’s Elite with Messi, Neymar and Modric

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