Lionel Messi's visit to India was his second after 2011. The tour opened with a statue unveiling, followed by utter chaos in Kolkata. While his visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi were relatively smoother, some moments from the tour went viral on social media.


GOAT India tour 2025: Messi was accompanied by Luis Suarez & Rodrigo de Paul 

West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigned on Tuesday after the government ordered an investigation into the chaotic events during Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.


Messi's Kolkata visit row: Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas tenders resignation

Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium. Sachin gifts Messi an Indian cricket jersey with his name on it. Messi also meets Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football team captain.

Footballing legend Lionel Messi meets cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar in Wankhede Stadium

Lionel Messi’s India tour got off to a chaotic start in Kolkata as angry and disappointed fans broke down barricades and stormed the pitch after the football superstar abruptly left the arena.


Lionel Messi's India tour starts in chaos, chief organiser arrested after fan unrest

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the highly-anticipated 'GOAT Tour' of India on Saturday at 2:30 AM. The 2022 FIFA World Cup-winner is all set to participate in different activities in Kolkata and will leave for Hyderabad on the same day, in the first leg of the three-day tour. A giant 70ft statue of Messi is set to be unveiled at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, in an outstanding tribute to the 38-year-old. Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, legendary Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and superstar actor Shah Rukh Khan are also set to be present at the event in Kolkata.


Messi in India: Angry fans throw bottles, chairs after blink-and-miss Messi event 

Messi in India: Kolkata event organiser Satadru Dutta arrested after 2 hours of questioning 

Messi in India: Fans throw bottles, chairs after blink and miss Messi event

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed shock and deep regret over the chaotic scenes during Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. The event descended into unrest as fans, frustrated by poor management and Messi’s brief appearance, broke security protocols, threw chairs and bottles, and vandalized the stadium. Banerjee apologized to Messi and fans, acknowledging the mismanagement and disappointment. 

Breaking: West Bengal CM Expresses Shock at Messi Visit Chaos in Kolkata

Lionel Messi has officially extended his contract with Inter Miami, keeping the Argentine star in Major League Soccer for the foreseeable future. But with Cristiano Ronaldo still cashing massive paychecks in Saudi Arabia, who truly sits atop football’s rich list? We break down their latest contracts, sponsorship deals, and total earnings to find out who’s really winning off the pitch — Messi or Ronaldo.


Messi Extends Inter Miami Contract but Does Ronaldo Still Earn More?

Lionel Messi delivered yet another iconic performance, leading Inter Miami to a thrilling 3-2 aggregate win over LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. After losing the first leg 0-1, Miami bounced back with brilliance, sparking memories of Messi's World Cup heroics.

Messi magic sends Inter Miami to CONCACAF Champions Cup semis

Reports claim that Lionel Messi’s son, Thiago Messi, scored an incredible 11 goals in a single match. But is it true? Here’s the truth behind the viral story making rounds on social media.

Did Lionel Messi’s son really score 11 goals in one match?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate discussions about greatness. But when it comes to earnings, French footballer Kylian Mbappé is at top of the tree. Football Sports

Move over Ronaldo & Messi, this footballer scores bigger paychecks

Lionel Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season

Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat-trick as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in the World Cup qualifiers, meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were held to a goalless draw by Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.

Messi Scores Hat-trick, Ronaldo Throws A Tantrum

Lamine Yamal is taking the European Championships by storm. His goal against France in the semi-final is one that will be talked about for decades. Amid all of this, long-forgotten pictures from 2007 of Lionel Messi holding baby Yamal have resurfaced on social media.

The story behind Yamal & Messi's pictures

Gravitas recall | Football star Lionel Messi was born on this day (June 24) in the year 1987. The legendary player is often called the 'greatest footballer of all time'. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas recall: Football star Messi born on this day in 1987

Argentina began their Copa America title defense with a 2-0 win over Canada in Atlanta, Georgia. Argentina captain Lionel Messi did not score but played a crucial role in both goals, which were scored by Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez. With 35 Copa matches under his belt, Messi has become the tournament's most-capped player.

Messi & Argentina begin Copa defence with a 2-0 win over Canada

Did you enjoy watching Messi in 'Anatomy of a Fall'? Dogs have been man's best friend on and off screen for the longest time. Let's look at other times when dogs were the heroes on screen.

Toto to Scooby-Doo: Revisiting the best of dogs' appearances on screen

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes, arch-rival Lionel Messi third

Lionel Messi helped rescue an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors, sounds fake right? But it's true. After Hamas took 250 Israelis and soldiers were taken as hostages, a 90-year-old was among them. Watch the video to know her story.

How Messi saved a 90-year-old Grandma from Hamas abductors

Lionel Messi's name was apparently enough to rescue an Argentine grandmother from Hamas abductors in Gaza. Watch to know more.

Israel war: 90-year-old grandma saves by Lionel Messi from Hamas' hostage?

Lionel Messi clears air on missing Inter Miami friendly, says 'no political reasons' - WATCH

The Academy Award Nominee Luncheon 2024 was held in Los Angeles on Monday. Many stars nominated across different categories were spotted gracing the red carpet with their presence. However, it was a dog that stole the show. WION tells you how!

'Anatomy' dog Messi steals Oscar nominees luncheon

Messi fit for Argentina qualifiers, says Scaloni

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