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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicFIFA World Cup 2022

Topic: FIFA World Cup 2022

Soccer-FIFA to pay out $209 million to clubs

The organisation will pay a daily amount of $10,950 for each of 837 footballers at the World Cup.

FIFA to Formula 1, how major sporting events are boosting Middle East economy

Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sports industry in the Middle East is expected to grow by 8.7% by 2026.

‘We’re waiting for you’: Messi receives threatening note after attack on family supermarket

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Two people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in Rosario, in Argentina's Santa Fe province early on

Indians’ love of Messi, Maradona & Pele shows Hindutva’s inclusive values, says Hindu Right press

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few days.

The history of Arabian ‘Bisht’—black cloak Messi wore after FIFA win in Qatar

Images of Messi wrapped in black fabric, which might have been construed as obscuring his national jersey, caused confusion around the world.

Messi & Co. take choppers after heaving millions force Argentina team off open-bus parade

The Argentine capital has been in party mode since the team's dramatic victory, which has helped mask economic woes in the nation battling one of the world's highest inflation rates.

What is India’s FIFA ranking? MPs quiz govt on state of Indian football in wake of World Cup

Indian men’s football team is ranked 106th in the world while the women’s team is ranked 61, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha.

From presidents to Pele: How leaders & sporting legends reacted to Argentina’s win

Brazilian football great Pele said that 'legend Diego is smiling now' while Roger Federer praised Messi, saying 'time and time again you have redefined greatness'.

Mbappe’s hat-trick in vain on a night that belonged to Messi

Mbappe's hat-trick at the end of his outstanding tournament will not erase the pain of losing to Argentina, but in time he will surely look back with pride.

He smiled, he paused, he hoisted — Messi lifts World Cup after final for the ages

For all the accolades, all the awards, the riches and titles, there had been one stain on his career resume, and it was one Messi erased forever on a magical World Cup night for Argentina.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.