Messi's Argentina top FIFA world rankings again
Written by I Dig Sports
Argentina have finished 2024 as the No. 1 men's team in the world for the second straight year according to FIFA rankings.
There were only limited changes in the rankings published on Thursday with just 21 international matches taking place since the previous standings were released in November.
Argentina, who won the Copa América in July, signed off the year in top spot ahead of France, with European champions Spain completing the podium.
The rest of the top 10 was unchanged: In order, England, Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Germany.
FIFA said that Angola, who played the most matches in 2024, registered the biggest progression over the last 12 months, going up 32 spots to reach 85th.
The next rankings will be published in April.
Soccer

Bellingham: Madrid 'change mentality' in big games
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJude Bellingham said his Real Madrid team has the ability to change...

'We want more': Villa dreaming of toppling PSG
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side pa...

UCL quarterfinals bracket set as Real face Arsenal
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Champions League quarterfinals bracket was set Wednesday, and i...
Basketball

Jazz fined $100K for repeated Markkanen DNPs
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe NBA on Wednesday fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for violating its...

Plumlee, Adams ejected after first-half skirmish
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON -- A heavyweight wrestling match broke out Wednesday night...
Baseball

New Royals closer Estévez to make debut Friday
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSURPRISE, Ariz. -- New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is...

Royals' Witt avoids forearm fracture after HBP
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPEORIA, Ariz. -- Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffer...