Sydney Sixers Announce 'Signing Of Lionel Messi'; BBL Reacts

Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixers on Thursday, shared a hilarious post on Instagram, in which they announced a mock-signing of Lionel Messi

NDTV Sports Desk
Updated: December 22, 2022 06:02 pm IST

Read Time: 3 min

Lionel Messi led Argentina to their third FIFA World Cup title© AFP

FIFA World Cup 2022 ended on Sunday with Argentina getting crowned as the champions. The South American nation defeated France 4-2 (3-3) on penalties in the summit clash, to lift the coveted trophy after a hiatus of 36 years. The victory added a new feather to Lionel Messi's decorated cap as he successfully carried forward the legacy of late Argentina great Diego Maradona. However, the FIFA World Cup 2022 is now over but the essence of the prestigious sporting event is still there among the fans, as well as no-football franchises.

A post shared by Sydney Sixers (@sixersbbl)

But this was not the end of the story. The incident got funnier after the Big Bash League commented on the post and wrote, "should've signed CR7 (Cristiano Ronaldo) and changed your name to the SIUUUxers.”

Photo Credit: Instagram

Talking about the Sixers, the Moises Henriques-led team registered their first win of the season as they defeated Hobart Hurricanes on Thursday.

They are currently in the sixth place in the points table of the Big Bash League.

Comments

Topics mentioned in this article

Argentina France Lionel Messi Kylian Mbappe Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA World Cup 2022 Football Cricket

Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check Bangadesh Tour of India 2024, Schedule, Results and News Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.

Show full article

Comments