A meeting by the Dubai-headquartered ICC was held briefly on Friday but adjourned without a decision
cricket13 hours ago
Lionel Messi paid the wages of Argentine team's security staff out of his own pocket after hearing they had not received their salary for six months, according to media reports.
Great gesture: Neymar gives Messi lift on private jet before Brazil-Argentina match
The Argentine Football Association is mired in an ongoing financial crisis amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, Xinhua news agency reported.
Journalist Juan Pablo Varsky told Metro 95 radio that Messi was told of his countrymen's plight before Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Belo Horizonte last week.'
Great: Football: Messi reaches 500-goal mark, Bale keeps Madrid top
"Messi was in his room... when a knock at the door came," Varsky said.
"Two or three people appeared, all from the security team who look after the Argentine squad. They said, 'Leo, we have to talk with you. For five or six months they have not paid us. The situation is complicated, you are the captain of the team, you know us, we are asking for your help'."
According to Varsky, Messi immediately called his father, Jorge, asking that he sent the money to the unpaid staff.
"When Messi finds out that someone told this he will be furious, but it does not matter," said Varsky.
"There are a lot of actions he does not want people to know about but I thought it pertinent to tell this because there is no reason not to, save for his anger."
A meeting by the Dubai-headquartered ICC was held briefly on Friday but adjourned without a decision
cricket13 hours ago
The country also holds observer status in the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering and is a full member of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force
uae14 hours ago
It was the group chief's first address since a ceasefire deal in Lebanon went into effect this week
mena14 hours ago
The exclusive, invite-only event brought together over 200 education leaders and professionals creating a vibrant platform to explore strategies and share insights
kt network15 hours ago
Senior citizens, retirees with low incomes, and the families of deceased citizens have been exempted from housing loan payments
uae15 hours ago
Major events will be organised by the Ministry in celebration of Eid Al Etihad
uae15 hours ago
The evening brought together 300 guests to honour the unwavering dedication and love of fathers who play pivotal roles in their families and communities
kt network16 hours ago
The event, held in partnership with Pegasus Real Estate and AAGT Motors, served as a testament to the Club’s vibrant spirit and enduring commitment to its members
kt network16 hours ago