Big moment for Pakistan! FIFA just gave Shaheen Shah Afridi a global shoutout by placing his jersey alongside legends Messi, Neymar Jr., and Luka Modrić. The official FIFA World Cup Instagram shared the post with the caption “The iconic”—a nod to athletes who made number 10 legendary.
That’s massive. A cricketer in a FIFA post? Unheard of. But Shaheen’s rise is that real.
Is It Real?
The post’s doing rounds on social media. Shaheen’s jersey shown with football’s biggest names. While we couldn’t spot the original post ourselves, sources claim it’s FIFA’s way to connect with Pakistani fans ahead of the World Cup. Smart move—Pakistan breathes cricket, and Shaheen is at the heart of it.
Why Shaheen?
He’s 25. Fast. Fierce. Fearless.
- 116 Test wickets
- 127 ODI wickets
- 102 T20I wickets
- Only captain to win 3 PSL titles with Lahore Qalandars (latest in 2025)
- Player of the Match vs India in Pakistan’s only World Cup win
Now, he’s breaking into global conversations—and platforms like FIFA are noticing.
A Win for Pakistan
Seeing Shaheen’s jersey with Messi’s? That’s a proud moment. The world’s finally catching up to what we’ve known all along—Shaheen’s not just Pakistan’s pride, he’s a global icon in the making.
Check the Official FIFA World Cup Instagram Here
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