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FIFA Extends Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to Football Stars Isaac Success, Hazard, and Oblak
In a gesture of international camaraderie, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has conveyed warm birthday wishes to notable football talents, including Nigerian forward Isaac Success, Belgian maestro Eden Hazard, and Slovakian goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Success, a rising star from Nigeria, marked his 22nd birthday on Sunday, receiving the felicitations from the world football governing body through their official Twitter handle.
FIFA’s Twitter message resonated with celebratory notes, extending birthday greetings not only to Isaac Success but also to Eden Hazard (27), Jan Oblak (25), Mylene Chavas (20), and Rafael Dudamel (45). The heartfelt expressions of goodwill underscore FIFA’s commitment to acknowledging the contributions of football luminaries across the globe.
Isaac Success, a pivotal figure in the Nigerian football landscape, earned recognition for his role in the Golden Eaglets’ triumph at the 2013 U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. He continued to make strides, featuring in the Flying Eagles’ squad during the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.
The talented forward made his debut for the Super Eagles on March 23, 2017, in a friendly encounter against Senegal at The Hive Stadium in London. Following a notable stint with Granada, Success secured a landmark five-year deal with Watford on July 1, 2016, in a record-breaking transfer deal estimated at £12.5 million.
FIFA’s celebratory messages serve as a testament to the global unity and shared appreciation within the football community, recognizing the diverse talents that contribute to the beauty of the sport.
