FIFA Celebrates Dhoni’s Birthday with Iconic Number 7 Tribute

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always shared a unique connection with the number 7. Born on July 7 and wearing the iconic No. 7 jersey throughout his legendary cricket career, the number has become synonymous with the former Indian captain. Recognising this, FIFA shared a special social media post on Dhoni's birthday, drawing a connection between his iconic number and the ongoing FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland are currently tied with seven goals each in the race for the Golden Boot. FIFA's creative tribute quickly gained attention among Indian fans, who popularly associate the number 7 with "Thala" Dhoni. Meanwhile, Messi has an opportunity to move ahead in the Golden Boot standings if he scores in Argentina's Round of 16 clash against Egypt.