FIFA Honors Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi Alongside Football Legends
In a remarkable cross-sport tribute, FIFA, the global governing body of football, has recognized Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in a recent social media post.
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The FIFA World Cup’s official Instagram account featured jersey number 10, worn by legendary athletes such as Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić, Neymar Jr, and notably, Shaheen Shah Afridi. The post captioned the athletes as “The iconic.”
This rare acknowledgment from an international football platform highlights Shaheen Afridi’s rising profile and influence beyond cricket, cementing his status among the world’s elite sports figures associated with the revered number 10.