Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27pm on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
The FIFA World Cup joined millions of fans in celebrating MS Dhoni's 45th birthday with a viral social media tribute that blended football statistics with one of Indian cricket's most popular internet trends. FIFA's official World Cup account posted a graphic featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who have each scored seven goals at the 2026 tournament, alongside the caption, "7 Goals. Thala for a reason. Happy Thala Day." The post quickly gained traction across social media, drawing praise from cricket and football fans alike. The BCCI, Chennai Super Kings and several former cricketers also paid tribute to the former India captain. (PC: Instagram)
