Messi, of course, is considered a perennial ... some players might be eyeing up the FIFA 22 cover and there remains no shortage of alternatives to the two current front-runners.

World soccer's governing body FIFA is investigating how Salt Bae gained unauthorized access to the 2022 World Cup final pitch and mingled with celebrating players including Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs France Highlgihts: Lionel Messi 'completed football' by winning his maiden FIFA World Cup title as Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties after the scores ...