FIFA has announced a special World Cup 2026 Charity Auction, giving football fans the opportunity to own historic memorabilia from the tournament.

The auction features official match-used footballs, team-signed jerseys, Lionel Messi's signed 2022 Argentina jersey, and memorabilia from stars including Alphonso Davies and Santiago Giménez. Fans can also bid on exclusive items from the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, including performance memorabilia and a special Earth Ball signed by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Lionel Messi signed jersey goes under hammer | FIFA world cup 2026 charity auction begins

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, the German club said in a statement on Thursday.
<h2>Davies injured for Bayern</h2>
Davies, 24, was subbed out in first-half stoppage time in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Feyenoord.
Bayern said scans confirmed the Canada international "sustained a muscle strain in his left hamstring" and "would be absent for the time being".
The club did not indicate how long Davies will miss, but he will be in doubt for the trip to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on February 15.
Davies could also miss Bayern's Champions League playoffs in February should the German giants fail to qualify for the top eight.&nbsp;
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Wednesday's loss to Feyenoord leaves Bayern with 12 points in 15th spot on the Champions League table, one point behind eighth-placed Leverkusen.&nbsp;
In the Bundesliga, Bayern sit four points clear of Leverkusen atop the table.
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Sports, Football: Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, read a statement on Thursday.

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, the German club said in a statement on Thursday. Davies injured for Bayern Davies, 24, was subbed out in first-half stoppage time in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Feyenoord. Bayern said scans confirmed the Canada international "sustained a muscle strain in his left hamstring" and "would be absent for the time being". The club did not indicate how long Davies will miss, but he will be in doubt for the trip to defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on February 15. Davies could also miss Bayern's Champions League playoffs in February should the German giants fail to qualify for the top eight. ALSO READ | Manchester City Champions League qualification scenario: Here's all you need to know Wednesday's loss to Feyenoord leaves Bayern with 12 points in 15th spot on the Champions League table, one point behind eighth-placed Leverkusen. In the Bundesliga, Bayern sit four points clear of Leverkusen atop the table. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear

Bayern Munich's Canadian defender Alphonso Davies sent a message of support to the Refugee Paralympic Team on Monday, describing them as the "world's most courageous sports team" ahead of the Paralympic Games which kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Davies was once a refugee, born to Liberian parents in a refugee camp in Ghana where he spent five years before moving to Canada. He joined Bayern in 2018 and played a key role in the side that won the Champions League in 2020.

Davies has since become a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the 20-year-old said he understood what those who were forced to flee for their own safety or those who faced discrimination went through.

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"As you dive into the water, as you prepare to throw, as you step into the arena, know that you are not alone. The world is behind you, including 82 million displaced people, 12 million of whom are living with a disability," Davies wrote on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlphonsoDavies/status/1429703797677436928.

"I've read your stories and learnt about the journeys you have all been through. You are the most courageous sports team in the world right now.

"Many don't understand how tough it is being a refugee, having been forced to flee for your safety, how tough it is being displaced in the middle of a pandemic, tough being all alone thousands of miles from your families when you need them most. Tougher still when you have a disability."

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Davies added that what the athletes achieve during the Aug. 24-Sept. 5 Games would make them "role models" for those who wish to take up the sport.

"Make no mistake, what you are about to do in Tokyo will change people's lives," Davies said.

"There will be refugees who, through watching you succeed, will believe they can too. And you know what, those people are the next nurses, teachers and scientists. That's change starting with sport."

Bayern Munich's Canadian defender Alphonso Davies sent a message of support to the Refugee Paralympic Team on Monday, describing them as the "world's most courageous sports team" ahead of the Paralympic Games which kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich's Canadian defender Alphonso Davies sent a message of support to the Refugee Paralympic Team on Monday, describing them as the "world's most courageous sports team" ahead of the Paralympic Games which kick off in Tokyo on Tuesday. Davies was once a refugee, born to Liberian parents in a refugee camp in Ghana where he spent five years before moving to Canada. He joined Bayern in 2018 and played a key role in the side that won the Champions League in 2020. Davies has since become a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the 20-year-old said he understood what those who were forced to flee for their own safety or those who faced discrimination went through. ALSO READ | India at Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Events, date, complete schedule of Indian athletes "As you dive into the water, as you prepare to throw, as you step into the arena, know that you are not alone. The world is behind you, including 82 million displaced people, 12 million of whom are living with a disability," Davies wrote on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlphonsoDavies/status/1429703797677436928. "I've read your stories and learnt about the journeys you have all been through. You are the most courageous sports team in the world right now. "Many don't understand how tough it is being a refugee, having been forced to flee for your safety, how tough it is being displaced in the middle of a pandemic, tough being all alone thousands of miles from your families when you need them most. Tougher still when you have a disability." ALSO READ | Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar, Tek Chand among 5 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony Davies added that what the athletes achieve during the Aug. 24-Sept. 5 Games would make them "role models" for those who wish to take up the sport. "Make no mistake, what you are about to do in Tokyo will change people's lives," Davies said. "There will be refugees who, through watching you succeed, will believe they can too. And you know what, those people are the next nurses, teachers and scientists. That's change starting with sport."

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