Lionel Messi News

Rahul Vaidya stated that Indians should learn to "own your language, own your culture" from Lionel Messi, emphasizing that English is a skill, not a master. 

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented Indian cricket team jerseys to football superstars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. 

‘Laughter Chefs’ stars Jannat Zubair and Elvish Yadav met football legend Messi in Mumbai, calling it an “amazing day.”

Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 drew massive crowds at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff were booed during on-stage felicitation, triggering online debate. Messi met Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Chhetri and several Bollywood celebrities during the event.

Virat Kohli’s Delhi arrival sparks fresh buzz around a possible meeting with Lionel Messi. Messi’s India tour gains momentum after chaotic Kolkata stop and memorable Mumbai moments. No official confirmation yet, but fan-driven speculation keeps trending across platforms.

GOAT India Tour 2025: Messi and his teammates also spent valuable time on the pitch with girls footballers, who were part of the state's grassroots football project, 'Project Mahadeva'.

The highlight of the memorable evening in Mumbai was the meeting of the two sporting greats - Lionel Messi and Sachin Tendulkar - both synonymous with the famous No. 10 jersey in their respective disciplines.  

During his Hyderabad visit, Lionel Messi appeared in many photo-ops, seen kicking a ball with kids and interacting and chilling with one of the officials. He also met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revant Reddy.   

Following the incident, Additional Director General (Law and Order) Jawed Shamim confirmed that Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of the event, had been arrested.

Disorder broke out as thousands of fans, frustrated at being unable to see Messi during his brief appearance of less than half an hour, breached security and hurled chairs and bottles inside the stadium. Organisers struggled to control the crowd, turning the high-profile event into what critics described as a logistical nightmare.

After the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed sorrow over the mismanagement witnessed at the Stadium. She also apologises to Lionel Messi and other sports lovers for the unfortunate incident.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata today, December 13, 2025, during the inaugural leg of the GOAT India Tour.

Shah Rukh Khan arrived in Kolkata with son AbRam ahead of his much-anticipated meeting with football legend Lionel Messi during the GOAT India Tour 2025.

Football fans across India are gearing up for a historic moment as Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025 arrives on Indian soil, and there are plenty of ways to catch every moment of the action.

Football lovers in Kolkata witnessed an extraordinary spectacle as global superstar Lionel Messi arrived in the City of Joy to kick off his much-awaited GOAT India Tour 2025.

Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on December 13, 2025, for the start of his "GOAT Tour 2025" of India. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is confirmed to attend the event and meet the football icon at the Salt Lake Stadium. 

Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted two more as Inter Miami thrashed Nashville 4-0 to reach the MLS Cup playoff second round. Tadeo Allende netted a brace, while Minnesota United edged Seattle 7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw to also advance.

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Football fans in India are set for a historic December, as Argentine legend Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his long-awaited return to the country after 14 years. 

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has dropped a major hint that he may not feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.