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Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta claimed that Messi’s communication team has written to Bidhannagar Police, holding former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas responsible for the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium last year.

Lionel Messi swept aside injury concerns with an emotional hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup opening victory over Algeria, tying Germany's Miroslav Klose for the most career goals scored in men's World Cup history

Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance

Lionel Messi-led Argentina begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 title defence against Algeria in Group J at Kansas City Stadium. Argentina enter as defending champions, while Algeria return after 12 years. Match details, squads and broadcast information are provided

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

Expanded format, new rules, soaring costs and geopolitical tensions surround football’s biggest spectacle starting June 11

Messi and De Paul each got their third assist when they assisted Luis Suarez for his second goal, giving a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute.

Messi scored a goal and provided two assists in his 100th game for the club, but that wasn't enough against a team that entered the night close to the bottom of the MLS standings. As a result, Inter Miami dropped to 0-1-3 at their new stadium.

Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fourth-tier club UE Cornellà, marking his entry into football ownership. The move reflects his focus on youth development and long-term investment in Catalonia, building on his legacy and connection with Barcelona

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has slashed its budget for Formation Day celebrations to Rs 8 lakh, drawing sharp criticism from workers and unions. Earlier, allocations ranged between Rs 40-50 lakh under the BRS government. The downsizing comes after SCCL spent Rs 10 crore sponsoring Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad event.

Sourav Ganguly has issued a Rs 50 crore defamation notice and filed a police complaint against Uttam Saha of the Argentina Football Fan Club for falsely linking him to Lionel Messi’s India tour and tarnishing his reputation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Congress had nothing to respond after the Speaker dismissed BRS disqualification petitions, defended the government on food safety and the Messi event, and said future elections would be held after consultations.

Messi received a traditional welcome featuring folk music, floral offerings and a ceremonial aarti. He later took part in temple rituals, including Ambe Mata Puja, Ganesh Puja, Hanuman Puja and Shiv Abhishek, offering prayers for peace and unity.

Lionel Messi’s brief visit to India sparked a selfie craze, with reports of fans paying hefty sums for a photo with the football icon. Those priced out turned to AI-generated selfies, flooding social media and proving that wit can outshine wealth in the age of technology

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

Delhi Police tightened security and traffic controls as Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi for the final GOAT tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Multi layered arrangements, crowd management and advisories aim to prevent chaos seen during Kolkata visit incident

Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad stop during his GOAT India tour has sparked a political storm in Telangana. Social media users criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after videos showed him pushing away a teenager seeking a selfie with Messi, while allowing his family members and children of Congress leaders to interact with the football legend.

The Telangana Congress government is facing criticism over alleged spending of Rs 100 crore on Lionel Messi’s visit, which many claim was more about photo-ops for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy than football. Allegations suggest Singareni workers and government school students were denied welfare funds while crores were diverted to the event.

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata visit turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium as poor crowd management left fans frustrated. Bottles were hurled, seats vandalised and organisers criticised, overshadowing the Argentine star’s brief appearance during his GOAT Tour in India