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Critics and football pundits believe ending the dependency on foreign-born players and addressing issues from the bottom up is the way forward. - Bernama file photo

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos is congratulated by Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi after winning the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and CR Flamengo at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on the outskirts of Doha on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

The air quality index (AQI) level in Delhi was reported close to the health emergency level of 500 on Monday. - AFP file photo

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between US Inter Miami and Portugal's FC Porto at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta on June 19, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup nearing, 29 of 48 slots, including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the US, are already filled. Photo: X

Last month, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history when he netted twice against Hungary to reach 41 goals, overtaking retired Guatemalan international Carlos Ruiz's 39. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF reacts during the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on Oct 24, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Ousmane Dembele reacts after receiving the Ballon d'Or award during the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on September 22, 2025. (Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP)

Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi. AFP FILE PIX

Inter Miami CF Argentine forward Lionel Messi arrives ahead of the Leagues Cup semi-final football match between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 27, 2025. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP)