Ronaldo won the BOAT award by 75% of the votes, while Messi who came a distant second only got 9%. This would have been a great stat if the votes weren't determined by money, and was limited to one person per vote. That said, if this was a serious award, Messi fans would likely have put in effort into voting, but it's not, and since Messi has won all there is to win, I don't think the fans were eager to do this at all.
Seun Kuti continues responding to Wizkid
— "I know you are depressed. What you need to do is rediscover yourself, to become Wiz. You don't have identity yet. Is it Wizkid or Big Wiz or Biggest Bird? Na me you still copy"
Trump Orders U.S.
Withdrawal from 66 International Organizations in Major Policy Shift
On January 7, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a Presidential
Memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN entities and 31 UNaffiliated bodies. The administration described the move as a major realignment of U.S. foreign engagement, aimed at ending participation in organizations it says no onger serve American interests.
The White House explained that the withdrawals are intended to stop U.S. taxpayer funding for entities that prioritize global agendas over domestic needs. Many of these organizations, officials said, promote policies conflicting with U.S. sovereignty, economic strength, or national security. The administration framed the action as part of a broader effort to "restore American independence" and focus on national priorities.
The memorandum instructs all executive departments and agencies to cease involvement with the targeted organizations. Officials emphasized that resources freed up by the withdrawals will be redirected toward domestic initiatives, including infrastructure, military readiness, border security, and protection of American businesses.
This move continues a series of high-profile international exits under the Trump administration, following withdrawals from the World Health Organization, the UN Human Rights Council, and the Paris Climate Agreement. The administration described the policy as part of an
"America First" approach, prioritizing sovereignty and unilateral decision-making over global cooperation.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions. Critics argue it could reduce U.S. influence on global issues and weaken collaborative efforts in climate, health, and human rights, while supporters say it protects national sovereignty and ensures taxpayer money is spent effectively. The White House stressed that the directive sends a clear message: international engagement must serve U.S. interests or not occur at all.