FIFA honours Shaheen Afridi alongside Football legends

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has paid a special tribute to Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi by featuring him alongside some of football’s biggest names.

A recent post on the official FIFA World Cup Instagram account, shows a Shaheen Afridi jersey alongside the jerseys of football legends Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luka Modrić. All of these players are known for wearing the iconic number 10 jersey. The caption on the post said, “The iconic”, celebrating athletes who have made the number 10 jersey legendary.

This is a proud moment for Pakistan. It is rare to see a cricketer's greatness getting acknowledged by FIFA, and it shows how Shaheen’s popularity is rising in international sports. 

According to reports, FIFA shared the post as part of its efforts to connect with Pakistani fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup. FIFA’s digital teams are working in different countries to increase fan engagement through social media.

Shaheen recently led Lahore Qalandars to their third PSL title, making him the only captain to achieve this milestone.